Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil/nonfoil near parity suggests competitive demand.
About This Card
Dismal Backwater is a common land from Core Set 2021. Currently $0.18 ($0.20 foil).
Released July 2020 as part of Core Set 2021 (core set). Click through to Core Set 2021 for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil and nonfoil at near-parity ($0.18 vs $0.20) — typical of cards with primarily competitive demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dismal Backwater a good MTG investment?
Dismal Backwater is a common from Core Set 2021 currently at $0.18. It's ranked #960 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Dismal Backwater?
Dismal Backwater from Core Set 2021 is currently $0.18 for nonfoil and $0.20 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
Should I buy Dismal Backwater?
At $0.18, Dismal Backwater is a common with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Dismal Backwater?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Dismal Backwater good in Commander (EDH)?
Dismal Backwater is ranked #960 on EDHREC, making it a popular Commander staple. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Dismal Backwater legal in?
Dismal Backwater is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Dismal Backwater
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm #254 — $0.24
- Aetherdrift #254 — $0.18
- Foundations #261 — $0.30
- March of the Machine #269 — $0.16
- Starter Commander Decks #298 — $0.23
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander #276 — $0.20
- Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty #267 — $0.21
- Zendikar Rising Commander #128 — $0.20
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths #246 — $0.26
- The List #KTK-232 — $0.13
- Core Set 2020 #245 — $0.18
- Commander 2018 #244 — $0.33
- Commander 2017 #246 — $0.20
- Commander 2016 #291 — $0.33
- Eternal Masters #238 — $0.14
- Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed #70 — $0.16
- Fate Reforged #168 — $0.25
- Khans of Tarkir #232 — $0.21
Is Dismal Backwater going up or down?
At $0.18, daily moves for Dismal Backwater are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common land; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Dismal Backwater worth buying?
Dismal Backwater ranks #960 on EDHREC, with steady Commander demand. At $0.18, weigh the chart, recent eBay sale comps, and reprint risk on this page before committing.
Dismal Backwater reprint risk
Dismal Backwater can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Dismal Backwater price history
SpellBook has tracked Dismal Backwater since its 2020 release in Core Set 2021 across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #960 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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