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Card Guide

Backflip

Cost: 1CommonSkillSilent

Card Effect

Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards.

5

Block

Upgrade

block: +3

When to Pick Backflip

Backflip is a 1-cost skill card for the Silent. It provides 5 block, draw 2. Provides 5 block to shore up your defense. Card draw helps cycle into your key pieces faster. Pick this when your deck needs defense, card draw.

When to Skip

Skip this card when your deck already satisfies its role. Adding it past that point only dilutes your draw.

Upgrade Value

Medium upgrade priority. Block +3 — a modest but useful improvement.

Synergies

  • Powers: Abrasive, Accelerant

Is Backflip worth taking?

A-Tier · Cycle and block

Backflip gives 5 block and draws 2 cards for 1 energy, which is a very fair rate. It is the kind of card that quietly makes a Silent deck more consistent without committing you to a specific archetype.

Numbers and upgrade

StatBaseUpgraded
Cost11
Block58
Draw22

Upgrade changes: Block +3

How to play Backflip

  • Play it when you need a little block and want to dig deeper into the deck. The draw is often worth more than the block.
  • Use it to find your key cards faster in setup turns. It is a good card to play before committing to a big sequence.
  • Upgrade it when you have spare campfires. Eight block for 1 energy is excellent against act 2 and act 3 hallway fights.

Common mistakes

  • Playing it after you have already used all your energy. The draw then does nothing this turn.
  • Relying on it as your only block against huge attacks. Five block is not enough for a boss turn.

Cards that work with Backflip

Backflip is a consistency card that fits almost anywhere. Footwork makes the block real, and Well-Laid Plans lets you keep the best card you find.

FootworkGain 2 Dexterity.AfterimageWhenever you play a card, gain 1 Block.Well-Laid PlansAt the end of your turn, Retain up to 1 card.Noxious FumesAt the start of your turn, apply 2 Poison to ALL enemies.

Where to get Backflip

Backflip is in the Silent common pool. It can appear in card rewards after combat, in shops, and in events that generate cards. Elites and bosses do not guarantee it, but they usually improve your odds of seeing higher-rarity cards.

Builds that use it:Silent Discard Engine

Backflip FAQ

Is Backflip good in Slay the Spire 2?

A-Tier · Cycle and block. Backflip gives 5 block and draws 2 cards for 1 energy, which is a very fair rate. It is the kind of card that quietly makes a Silent deck more consistent without committing you to a specific archetype.

What does Backflip do?

Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards. Its base cost is 1, it is a Skill, and it sits in the Common rarity.

Should I upgrade Backflip?

Medium upgrade priority. Block +3 — a modest but useful improvement. Upgrade changes: Block +3。

How do I get Backflip?

Backflip is in the Silent common pool. It can appear in card rewards after combat, in shops, and in events that generate cards. Elites and bosses do not guarantee it, but they usually improve your odds of seeing higher-rarity cards.

Which cards work well with Backflip?

Backflip is a consistency card that fits almost anywhere. Footwork makes the block real, and Well-Laid Plans lets you keep the best card you find. Cards to look for: Footwork, Afterimage, Well-Laid Plans, Noxious Fumes。

What are common mistakes with Backflip?

Playing it after you have already used all your energy. The draw then does nothing this turn. Relying on it as your only block against huge attacks. Five block is not enough for a boss turn.

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