Magic
Card of the Day Today’s pick Random CommanderNew Deal a commander

Prices updated

Dismal Backwater The List MTG card
PLST #KTK-232 · Art by Sam Burley
PLST set symbol, CommonThe List#KTK-232Common

Dismal Backwater

Land
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #KTK-232 nonfoil
$0.08 +33.3% +$0.02, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−42.9%
EDHREC rank
#1,040 Down 21 in 30 days

Buy PLST #KTK-232 nonfoil

TCGplayer, $0.08 (opens in a new tab) Card Kingdom, (opens in a new tab) Mana Pool, (opens in a new tab) eBay, Check price (opens in a new tab)

Affiliate links. TCG Strat may earn a commission from TCGplayer, Mana Pool and eBay. Prices are TCGplayer’s market price, Card Kingdom’s retail price and Mana Pool’s lowest listing.

Dismal Backwater Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.08, up 33.3% over 7 days, down 42.9% over 30 days, down 46.7% over 90 days.

Dismal Backwater Price History

Markets TCGplayer marketreference

Markets on the chart

TCGplayer marketreference
Drag across the chart Tap or drag the chart
TCGplayer market
Card Kingdom retail
Card Kingdom buylist
Mana Pool, lowest listing
Cardmarket trend
TCGplayer change, 1 year
Low in range
High in range
Buylist spread
Markets shown

Dismal Backwater price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.08.

Where to Buy and Sell Dismal Backwater

Every market we track for PLST #KTK-232 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Dismal Backwater in Sealed Products

Checking which sealed products hold PLST #KTK-232 nonfoil.

Loading sealed products.

Dismal Backwater Printings & Prices

Dismal Backwater has 20 tracked printings across 19 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes.

PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #KTK-232
Viewing
M20 set symbol, CommonM20 #245
EMA set symbol, CommonEMA #238
KTK set symbol, CommonKTK #232
DDQ set symbol, CommonDDQ #70
MOM set symbol, CommonMOM #269
SCD set symbol, CommonSCD #298
TDM set symbol, CommonTDM #254
DFT set symbol, CommonDFT #254
M21 set symbol, CommonM21 #245
FRF set symbol, CommonFRF #168
C17 set symbol, CommonC17 #246
40K set symbol, Common40K #276
FDN set symbol, CommonFDN #261
IKO set symbol, CommonIKO #246
ZNC set symbol, CommonZNC #128
C16 set symbol, CommonC16 #291
C18 set symbol, CommonC18 #244
NEO set symbol, CommonNEO #267
40K set symbol, Common40K #276★

Sell Dismal Backwater: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomC16 #291Nonfoil
Card KingdomMOM #269Foil
Card KingdomEMA #238Foil
Card KingdomDFT #254Foil
Card KingdomM20 #245Foil
Card KingdomFRF #168Foil
Card KingdomIKO #246Foil
Card KingdomKTK #232Foil
Card KingdomFDN #261Foil
Card KingdomTDM #254Foil

Dismal Backwater Rules Text & Legality

Dismal Backwater

This land enters tapped.

When this land enters, you gain 1 life.

{T}: Add {U} or {B}.

"I ask only that the winds return you to me as swiftly as they bear you and the Storm Crane away." —Samthar, Sultai merchant, to Jialing, Jeskai monk

Dismal Backwater is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.

  • AlchemyLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • Future StandardLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • StandardLegal
  • Standard BrawlLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
View on Scryfall ↗

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Dismal Backwater has been reprinted 31 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 87% in 30 days.

  • Oct 7, 202240K set symbol, CommonWarhammer 40,000 Commander40K #276
  • Dec 2, 2022SCD set symbol, CommonStarter Commander DecksSCD #298
  • Apr 21, 2023MOM set symbol, CommonMarch of the MachineMOM #269
  • Apr 21, 2023MOM set symbol, CommonMarch of the Machine · foilMOM #269
  • Nov 15, 2024FDN set symbol, CommonFoundations · foilFDN #261
  • Nov 15, 2024FDN set symbol, CommonFoundationsFDN #261
  • Feb 14, 2025DFT set symbol, CommonAetherdriftDFT #254
  • Feb 14, 2025DFT set symbol, CommonAetherdrift · foilDFT #254
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, CommonTarkir: Dragonstorm · foilTDM #254
  • Apr 11, 2025TDM set symbol, CommonTarkir: DragonstormTDM #254

Showing the 10 most recent of 31 printings.

Dismal Backwater in Commander

Dismal Backwater is the #1,040 most-played card on EDHREC, down 21 places over the last 30 days.

#1,040 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 21 in 30 days

Dismal Backwater FAQ

How much is Dismal Backwater worth?

Dismal Backwater is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Dismal Backwater legal in Commander?

Yes. Dismal Backwater is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Dismal Backwater been reprinted?

Yes. Dismal Backwater has been reprinted 31 times, with 20 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Dismal Backwater cheap?

Dismal Backwater trades at about $0.08; 31 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Dismal Backwater?

Cards that fill a similar role include Jwar Isle Refuge, Dimir Guildgate, Submerged Boneyard.

Cards Like Dismal Backwater