Background Dragon
Effect Monster
Background Dragon is a Effect Monster (DARK/Dragon, Level 5) with 1600 ATK / 1800 DEF. First printed in Flames of Destruction (2018).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- DARK
- Monster type
- Dragon
- Level
- 5
- ATK / DEF
- 1600 / 1800
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2018-05-03
- Printings
- 3
Card text
If this card is in the GY and you control no cards: You can Special Summon both this card, and 1 Level 4 or lower Dragon monster from your hand, in Defense Position, but banish this card when it leaves the field. You can only use this effect of "Background Dragon" once per turn.
Approximate value
≈$0.09
A rough figure from recent listings (updated 2026-06-09), not a market value or official price. It varies a lot with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings below before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
All printings →| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flames of Destruction | FLOD-EN012 | Common | 2018-05-03 | $0.09 |
| Structure Deck: Rokket Revolt | SDRR-EN015 | Common | 2019-08-15 | $0.09 |
| 2019 Gold Sarcophagus Tin Mega Pack | MP19-EN008 | Common | 2019-08-29 | $0.09 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Background Dragon in other languages
| Japanese | バックグランド・ドラゴン |
| Korean | 백그랜드 드래곤 |
| Chinese | 后台龙 |
| German | Hintergrund-Drache |
| French | Dragon d'Arrière-Plan |
| Italian | Drago Background |
| Spanish | Dragón de Trasfondo |
| Portuguese | Dragão de Segundo Plano |