
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Dismal Failure is an uncommon instant from Planar Chaos. Currently $0.14 ($0.81 foil).
Released February 2007 as part of Planar Chaos (expansion set). Click through to Planar Chaos for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 5.8x premium ($0.81), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dismal Failure a good MTG investment?
Dismal Failure is a uncommon from Planar Chaos currently at $0.14. Legal in Modern, 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 Failure?
Dismal Failure from Planar Chaos is currently $0.14 for nonfoil and $0.81 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Dismal Failure's mana cost?
Dismal Failure's mana cost (casting cost) is 2UU ({2}{U}{U}). See Dismal Failure's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Dismal Failure?
At $0.14, Dismal Failure is a uncommon with Legal in Modern, 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 Failure?
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 Failure good in Commander (EDH)?
Dismal Failure is ranked #24431 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Dismal Failure legal in?
Dismal Failure is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Dismal Failure going up or down?
At $0.14, daily moves for Dismal Failure are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 5.8x premium at $0.81, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Dismal Failure worth buying?
Dismal Failure is currently priced at $0.14. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Dismal Failure reprint risk
Dismal Failure 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 Failure price history
SpellBook has tracked Dismal Failure since its 2007 release in Planar Chaos across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #24431 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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