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Dismal Backwater
MOM · March of the Machine #269 · Common · released 2023-04-21
Land
This land enters tapped.
When this land enters, you gain 1 life.
{T}: Add {U} or {B}.
The Invasion Tree's branches snaked through the streets of Otawara, turning Kamigawa's soaring city into a clouded nightmare.
Dismal Backwater is a common land from March of the Machine (2023). It has been printed 20 times across 19 sets, from 2014 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $0.55 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.19
USD Foil$0.22
Format legality
Where you can play Dismal Backwater in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (20)
Prices range from $0.11 to $0.55 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Eternal Masters at $0.13.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khans of Tarkir | 232 | Common | $0.17 | $0.55 |
| Fate Reforged | 168 | Common | $0.21 | $0.25 |
| Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed | 70 | Common | $0.14 | — |
| Eternal Masters | 238 | Common | $0.13 | $0.15 |
| Commander 2016 | 291 | Common | $0.25 | — |
| Commander 2017 | 246 | Common | $0.18 | — |
| Commander 2018 | 244 | Common | $0.31 | — |
| Core Set 2020 | 245 | Common | $0.18 | $0.11 |
| The List | KTK-232 | Common | $0.14 | — |
| Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths | 246 | Common | $0.30 | $0.25 |
| Core Set 2021 | 245 | Common | $0.19 | $0.26 |
| Zendikar Rising Commander | 128 | Common | $0.27 | — |
| Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty | 267 | Common | $0.31 | $0.39 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 276★ | Common | — | $0.40 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 276 | Common | $0.22 | — |
| Starter Commander Decks | 298 | Common | $0.16 | — |
| March of the Machine This page | 269 | Common | $0.18 | $0.22 |
| Foundations | 261 | Common | $0.28 | $0.26 |
| Aetherdrift | 254 | Common | $0.19 | $0.23 |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 254 | Common | $0.17 | $0.25 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dismal Backwater legal in Commander?
Yes — Dismal Backwater is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Dismal Backwater legal in?
Dismal Backwater is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Dismal Backwater been printed?
Dismal Backwater has been printed 20 times across 19 sets, from 2014 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Dismal Backwater?
The cheapest printing is Eternal Masters (#238) at about $0.13.
Who illustrated Dismal Backwater?
This printing of Dismal Backwater was illustrated by Chris Ostrowski.