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Dismal Failure
INSTANT Uncommon
Planar Chaos EDHREC #24,926
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Dismal Failure price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Dismal Failure Price Summary
Dismal Failure's current headline price is $0.13.
Dismal Failure Printings & Prices
1 printings
Dismal Failure has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Dismal Failure: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #39 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | PLC #39 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #39 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #39 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | PLC #39 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Dismal Failure Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Dismal Failure has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLC #39 | 2007-02-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLC #39 | 2007-02-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
Dismal Failure in Commander
Dismal Failure is the #24,926 most-played card on EDHREC, down 161 places over the last 30 days.
Dismal Failure FAQ
How much is Dismal Failure worth?
Dismal Failure is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $0.13 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,926 on EDHREC).