
Dismal Failure
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +7.1%
- EDHREC rank
- #25,086 Up 2 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy PLC #39 nonfoil
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Dismal Failure Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.15, flat over 7 days, up 7.1% over 30 days, up 15.4% over 90 days.
Dismal Failure Price History
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Reprints in this period
Dismal Failure price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Where to Buy and Sell Dismal Failure
Every market we track for PLC #39 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
Dismal Failure in Sealed Products
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Dismal Failure Printings & Prices
Dismal Failure has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Dismal Failure: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #39 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #39 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PLC #39 | Nonfoil |
Dismal Failure Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell. Its controller discards a card.
"Two magi could trade spells all day and never crown a victor. The real battle is not one of power but of will. If your confidence breaks, so too shall you." —Venser
Dismal Failure is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Dismal Failure has been reprinted 2 times.
- Feb 2, 2007Planar ChaosPLC #39
- Feb 2, 2007Planar Chaos · foilPLC #39
Dismal Failure in Commander
Dismal Failure is the #25,086 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Up 2 in 30 days
Dismal Failure FAQ
How much is Dismal Failure worth?
Dismal Failure is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Dismal Failure legal in Commander?
Yes. Dismal Failure is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Dismal Failure been reprinted?
Yes. Dismal Failure has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Dismal Failure cheap?
Dismal Failure trades at about $0.15; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,086 on EDHREC).