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Dismal Backwater

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Commander 2017, 2017 · #246

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Fresh· Updated Nov 4, 2026

Card Details

TypeLand

ArtistSam Burley

Card TextThis land enters tapped. When this land enters, you gain 1 life. {T}: Add {U} or {B}.

Format Legality

StandardModernPioneerCommanderPauperLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl

inkwell Fair Value™?· NM

$0.23

moderate

+4.5% 24h+15.0% 7d

$0.18

$0.35

Condition?

NMLPMPHPDMG

20 printings — select edition

Warhammer 40,000 C…$0.40Kamigawa: Neon Dyn…$0.34▲up 6.3%Commander 2016$0.32

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Prices as ofNov 4

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Cheapest printing$0.11

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Dismal Backwater$0.23+15.0%

Why This Price

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Fair Value$0.23

Movement

7D Change+15.0% (+$0.03)

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Frequently Asked Questions▸

How much is Dismal Backwater worth?

The current Near Mint price for Dismal Backwater from Commander 2017 (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.23. It has increased 15.0% over the past 7 days.

What set is Dismal Backwater from?

Dismal Backwater is from the Commander 2017 set, released August 2017. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.

What rarity is Dismal Backwater?

Dismal Backwater is a common card from Commander 2017 in Magic: The Gathering.

How many printings of Dismal Backwater exist?

Dismal Backwater has 20 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.11 from Khans of Tarkir.