Backup Warrior
Effect Monster
Backup Warrior is a Effect Monster (EARTH/Warrior, Level 5) with 2100 ATK / 0 DEF. First printed in Battle Pack: Epic Dawn (2012).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- EARTH
- Monster type
- Warrior
- Level
- 5
- ATK / DEF
- 2100 / 0
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2012-05-24
- Printings
- 2
Card text
Cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. Must first be Special Summoned (from your hand) while the only monsters you control are 2 Defense Position monsters. You cannot Synchro Summon the turn you Special Summon this card.
Approximate value
≈$0.13
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN159 | Common | 2012-05-24 | $0.13 |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN159 | Starfoil Rare | 2012-05-24 | $0.13 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
Backup Warrior in other languages
| Japanese | バックアップ・ウォリアー |
| Korean | 백업 워리어 |
| German | Ersatzkrieger |
| French | Guerrier de Réserve |
| Italian | Guerriero di Riserva |
| Spanish | Guerrero de Apoyo |