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Dismal Backwater

↓Declining-9.1%

Fate Reforged, 2015 · #168

Dismal Backwater's Near Mint price is down 9.1% ($0.02) over the past 30 days.

Fresh· Updated Nov 3, 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

$0.20

moderate

-9.1% 24h-9.1% 7d

$0.10

$0.35

Condition?

NMLPMPHPDMG

20 printings — select edition

Warhammer 40,000 C…$0.40Kamigawa: Neon Dyn…$0.33▲up 3.1%Commander 2016$0.32

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Prices as ofNov 3

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Cheapest printing$0.11

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Dismal Backwater$0.20-9.1%

Why This Price

inkwell Estimate

Fair Value$0.20

Movement

7D Change-9.1% (-$0.02)

30D Change-9.1% (-$0.02)

Freshness

Prices as ofNov 3

Update cadenceDaily

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Frequently Asked Questions▸

How much is Dismal Backwater worth?

The current Near Mint price for Dismal Backwater from Fate Reforged (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.20. It has decreased 9.1% over the past 7 days.

What set is Dismal Backwater from?

Dismal Backwater is from the Fate Reforged set, released January 2015. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.

What rarity is Dismal Backwater?

Dismal Backwater is a common card from Fate Reforged in Magic: The Gathering.

How has the price of Dismal Backwater changed over the past 30 days?

Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Dismal Backwater has fallen 9.1% ($0.02) to $0.20.

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.