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Backflip — Silent Skill Card in Slay the Spire 2

Updated 17 Oct 2026 Source Slay the Spire 2 card data (spire-codex.com API), 577 cards retrieved 17 October 2026 By
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Backflip card art
Backflip

Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards.

CharacterSilent
TypeSkill
RarityCommon
Cost1 Energy
TargetSelf
Total Block5
Per Energy5.00 → 8.00 upgraded

Card text

Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards.

Upgraded: Gain 8 Block. Draw 2 cards.

Where it sits on the curve

Measured the same way as our efficiency tier list: total Block divided by Energy.

Backflip produces 5.00 per Energy at base and <strong>8.00</strong> upgraded. That ranks it 34 of 56 of the 56 skills with a fixed cost. It sits in the top 41% on this measure.

The measure ignores everything that is not a number. Area damage, conditions and drawbacks are not priced in.

What it gives back

  • Draws 2 cards

Other Silent cards at 1 Energy

Where to go next

All 577 cards — the full table, filterable by character. Efficiency tier list — every measurable card ranked.

Rarity system explains how often this card appears. Enchantments covers the modifiers that can change it.

Frequently asked questions

What does Backflip do in Slay the Spire 2?

Gain 5 Block. Draw 2 cards.

What does upgrading Backflip change?

Gain 8 Block. Draw 2 cards.

How much does Backflip cost?

1 Energy. It is a Common Skill card.

Is Backflip efficient for its cost?

It produces 5.00 Block per Energy, which ranks 34 of 56 among the skills that can be measured this way.

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Sources

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