Back Off

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NameBack Off
TypeSpell
Description[Hidden] (Hide now for :rb_rune_rainbow: to react with later for :rb_energy_0:.)[Action] (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)[Stun] a unit. (It doesn't deal combat damage this turn.)If you played this from your hand, draw 1.
FlavorEw." - Vex
ArtistCaravan Studio
SetUnleashed #042
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About Back Off

Back Off, Spell, designed by Caravan Studio first released in Aug, 2026 in the set Unleashed.

**Back Off** fits best in reactive, tempo‑control or midrange decks that want to stall key enemy threats, win combat math, and generate incremental card advantage—especially decks that can reliably pay the rainbow rune to Hide it and spring it later for 0 energy, turning it into a flexible combat trick plus a cantrip. Stun effects are strongest in slower control shells that aim to outlast aggressive boards or in showdown‑centric builds that punish opponents for committing a single large unit. However, at a base cost of 3, it’s likely too slow compared to more efficient stun or hard‑removal options if those exist in the format (for example, a 2‑cost stun, a fast‑speed exhaust, or unconditional removal would generally be better in pure control). If the meta is tempo‑heavy and revolves around big single attackers, this is solid and playable; if faster decks dominate or stronger removal exists at lower cost, it’s probably fringe rather than a staple.

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Frequently asked questions about Back Off

What type of card is Back Off?

Back Off is a Spell card in Riftbound riftb.

What does Back Off do?

[Hidden] (Hide now for :rb_rune_rainbow: to react with later for :rb_energy_0:.)[Action] (Play on your turn or in showdowns.)[Stun] a unit. (It doesn't deal combat damage this turn.)If you played this from your hand, draw 1.

What set is Back Off from?

Back Off was first released in the set Unleashed, illustrated by Caravan Studio.

Is Back Off legal to play?

Legality depends on the tournament format -- Back Off can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.