Backup Soldier
Backup Soldier is a Normal Trap, first released in 2002 in Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English). It has 9 printings across 5 sets (Super Rare, Common). The cheapest copy is PSV-E028 Super Rare at $0.07; the most valuable is PSV-EN028 Super Rare at $3.69. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.07 – $3.69
9 printings priced
Type
Normal
ATK
0
DEF
0
You can activate this card when there are 5 or more Monster Cards in your Graveyard. Take up to 3 Monster Cards (except monsters with effects) with an ATK of 1500 points or less from your Graveyard and add them to your hand.
Appears in 5 expansions
Printings (9)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaoh's Servant (Europe) | PSV-E028 | Super Rare | $0.07 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant | PSV-028 | Super Rare | $0.50 | |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN082 | Common | $0.12 | |
| Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution | SYE-047 | Common | $0.15 | |
| 5D's 2008 Starter Deck | 5DS1-EN035 | Common | $0.11 | |
| Legendary Decks II | LDK2-ENY39 | Common | $0.12 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English) | PSV-EN028 | Super Rare | $3.69 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant (25th Anniversary Edition) | PSV-EN028 | Super Rare | $0.82 | |
| Legendary Decks II (2020 Reprint) | LDK2-ENY39 | Common | $0.07 |
Backup Soldier: FAQ
How much is Backup Soldier worth?+
Backup Soldier currently sells for $0.07 – $3.69 on TCGPlayer, from $0.07 for PSV-E028 up to $3.69 for PSV-EN028. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Backup Soldier printed in?+
Backup Soldier appears in 5 sets: Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English), Dark Beginning 1, Starter Deck: Yugi Evolution, 5D's 2008 Starter Deck, Legendary Decks II.
Is Backup Soldier legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Backup Soldier is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Backup Soldier?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Backup Soldier is 36280194.
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