Dismal Backwater
Land · Common
Dismal Backwater is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 10 copies.
This land enters tapped. When this land enters, you gain 1 life. T: Add U or B.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 0
- Color identity
- B · U
- Type line
- Land
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2025
- Artist
- Alayna Danner
Playability
#970 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2016 | 291 | Common | $0.42 | — |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 276★ | Common | — | $0.38 |
| Commander 2018 | 244 | Common | $0.35 | — |
| Foundations | 261 | Common | $0.33 | $0.26 |
| Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths | 246 | Common | $0.26 | $0.30 |
| Fate Reforged | 168 | Common | $0.24 | $0.35 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 276 | Common | $0.24 | — |
| Aetherdrift | 254 | Common | $0.22 | $0.16 |
| Core Set 2020 | 245 | Common | $0.21 | $0.14 |
| Zendikar Rising Commander | 128 | Common | $0.21 | — |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 254 | Common | $0.20 | $0.25 |
| Commander 2017 | 246 | Common | $0.20 | — |
| Core Set 2021 | 245 | Common | $0.19 | $0.22 |
| Starter Commander Decks | 298 | Common | $0.19 | — |
| Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed | 70 | Common | $0.18 | — |
| Khans of Tarkir | 232 | Common | $0.17 | $0.38 |
| Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty | 267 | Common | $0.16 | $1.14 |
| March of the Machine | 269 | Common | $0.15 | $0.18 |
| Eternal Masters | 238 | Common | $0.14 | $0.13 |
| The List | KTK-232 | Common | $0.14 | — |
Price intelligence
Commander 2016 #291 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.42 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.42 – $0.42 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Dismal Backwater worth?
Dismal Backwater is currently worth about $0.14 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.13 to $1.14 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Dismal Backwater printed in?
Dismal Backwater has been printed in 19 sets, including Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Commander 2016, Commander 2017, March of the Machine, Khans of Tarkir, Eternal Masters, and more.
Can I buy Dismal Backwater on RareWell?
No copies of Dismal Backwater are listed right now, but collectors list cards daily — and if you own one, you can list it for sale or trade in minutes, free.
Is Dismal Backwater legal in Commander?
Yes — Dismal Backwater is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Dismal Backwater legal in Modern?
Yes — Dismal Backwater is legal in Modern.
Is Dismal Backwater on the Reserved List?
No — Dismal Backwater is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Tarkir: Dragonstorm · Commander 2016 · Commander 2017 · March of the Machine · Khans of Tarkir · Eternal Masters · Fate Reforged · Warhammer 40,000 Commander · Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths · The List · Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed · Core Set 2020 +7 more
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