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Dismal Backwater
LAND Common
Commander 2017 EDHREC #1,011
$0.09
+0.0%
7 days
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Dismal Backwater price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.09.
Dismal Backwater Price Summary
Dismal Backwater's current headline price is $0.09.
Dismal Backwater Printings & Prices
20 printings
Dismal Backwater has 20 tracked printings across 19 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes.
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Sell Dismal Backwater: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FRF #168 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IKO #246 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOM #269 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DFT #254 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #232 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDM #254 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M20 #245 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #261 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #238 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M21 #245 | Foil | — | — | — |
Dismal Backwater Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
31 printings
Dismal Backwater has been reprinted 31 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 87% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDM #254 | 2025-04-11 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TDM #254 | 2025-04-11 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DFT #254 | 2025-02-14 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DFT #254 | 2025-02-14 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FDN #261 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FDN #261 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MOM #269 | 2023-04-21 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MOM #269 | 2023-04-21 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SCD #298 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 40K #276 | 2022-10-07 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TDM #254 
DFT #254 
FDN #261 
MOM #269 
SCD #298 
40K #276 Showing the 10 most recent of 31 printings.
Dismal Backwater in Commander
Dismal Backwater is the #1,011 most-played card on EDHREC, down 40 places over the last 30 days.
Dismal Backwater FAQ
How much is Dismal Backwater worth?
Dismal Backwater is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $0.09 — 31 reprints keep supply plentiful.