Dismal Failure
Instant · Uncommon
Dismal Failure is currently worth about $0.13 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Counter target spell. Its controller discards a card.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2007
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
Playability
#24753 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planar Chaos | 39 | Uncommon | $0.13 | $0.81 |
Price intelligence
Planar Chaos #39 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.81 | $0.13 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.13 – $0.81 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Dismal Failure worth?
Dismal Failure is currently worth about $0.13 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.13 to $0.81 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Dismal Failure printed in?
Dismal Failure has been printed in 1 set, including Planar Chaos.
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Is Dismal Failure legal in Commander?
Yes — Dismal Failure is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Dismal Failure legal in Modern?
Yes — Dismal Failure is legal in Modern.
Is Dismal Failure on the Reserved List?
No — Dismal Failure is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Planar Chaos
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