Dismal Backwater

MTG Dismal Backwater details and prices

Dismal Backwater by Sam Burley #232
Dismal Backwater - Khans of Tarkir #232
KTK
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PLST
Dismal Backwater - Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed #70
DDQ
Dismal Backwater - Zendikar Rising Commander #128
ZNC
Dismal Backwater - Fate Reforged #168
FRF
Dismal Backwater - Eternal Masters #238
EMA
Dismal Backwater - Commander 2018 #244
C18
Dismal Backwater - Core Set 2020 #245
M20
Dismal Backwater - Core Set 2021 #245
M21
Dismal Backwater - Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths #246
IKO
Dismal Backwater - Commander 2017 #246
C17
Dismal Backwater - Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty #267
NEO
Dismal Backwater - March of the Machine #269
MOM
Dismal Backwater - Warhammer 40,000 #276
40K
Dismal Backwater - Commander 2016 #291
C16
Dismal Backwater - Starter Commander Decks #298
SCD
Dismal Backwater - Mystery Booster #1663
MB1
Dismal Backwater - Warhammer 40,000 #276★
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Basic information

Mana Cost
Rarity
Common
Number
#232
Illustrator
Sam Burley
Edition
Khans of Tarkir

Dismal Backwater is legal in


Total decks
(Last 365 days)
2676
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Combos
1 combos
Dismal Backwater combos
Archetypes using it
(Last 365 days)
22
View all archetypes
Versions
This card has 18 different prints

Rules & flavor text

Dismal Backwater enters the battlefield tapped.
When Dismal Backwater enters the battlefield, you gain 1 life.
{T}: Add {U} or {B}.

Related Tags

Life-Gain Dual Color Dimir ETB Tapped Land Lifegain

Weekly Play volume (Last 52 weeks)

A value of 100 represents the peak popularity of the card, while a value of 50 means that the card is half as popular during that week.

Price trend

0.03 0.39

Latest decks playing Dismal Backwater

A list of the most recent MTG decks using Dismal Backwater available on MTG decks website.

Other
X
BO1
Dimir Control
By lain 
MTG
Standard Event
28-Mar
SINGULARITY:
74%
$156
Other
X
BO1
Dimir Control
By lain 
MTG
Standard Event
28-Mar
SINGULARITY:
74%
$157
Other
X
jodah brawl
By mlovett98 
Social media
27-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$292
Other
X
Clone Lazav
By MoodyMage 
Social media
27-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$294
Other
X
Admiral Brass, Unsin...
By MTGA-Assistant-... 
Social media
26-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$308
Other
X
BO1
BEST DECK IN STANDAR...
By SeabassP 
MTGA - Magic Arena Arena Ladder
23-Mar
SINGULARITY:
100%
$523
Other
X
Etrata, Deadly Fugit...
By MTGA-Assistant-... 
Social media
22-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$147
Other
X
Niv-Mizzet, Guildpac...
By MTGA-Assistant-... 
Social media
22-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$418
Other
X
BO1
{St} Assassin Pobre
By BuyBitcoin 
MTGA - Magic Arena Arena Ladder
22-Mar
SINGULARITY:
100%
$514
Other
X
Queza, Augur of Agon...
By Skullkidx64 
Social media
20-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$626
Other
X
HK Brawl
By ultimateg00n 
Social media
19-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$315
Other
X
Nymris, Oona's Trick...
By Cilbert Corpuz 
MTG
$100 multi edh circuit week6 @ Upkeep Hobbies (Philippines)
17-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$117
Other
X
BO3
Dimir Faeries
By "only Incorrect... 
MTG
Torneo @ Mulligan (Málaga, Spain)
16-Mar
SINGULARITY:
20%
$109
Other
X
BO3
Esper
By Gafanhoto 
MTG
Tropical Pauper 175 - 50 TIX DE PREMIAÇÃO
16-Mar
SINGULARITY:
31%
$42
Other
X
BO1
{St} Assassin Pobre
By BuyBitcoin 
MTGA - Magic Arena Arena Ladder
14-Mar
SINGULARITY:
1%
$484
Other
X
Etrata, Deadly Fugit...
By MTGA-Assistant-... 
Social media
14-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$217
Other
X
(AB) artisan brawl
By alfalfa1 
MTG
Midweek Magic Artisan Brawl
14-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$40
Other
X
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-...
By Jean Cunha 
MTG
RC Semanal Konklave Cards
14-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$71
Other
X
The First Sliver
By MTGA-Assistant-... 
Social media
13-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$421
Other
X
Gisa and Geralf
By MTGA-Assistant-... 
Social media
13-Mar
SINGULARITY:
Not available
$157

Recent archetypes playing Dismal Backwater

A list of archetypes playing Dismal Backwater by format in the last 90 days according to our MTG decks database.

Alchemy archetypes playing Dismal Backwater

Name Decks Price
Alchemy
Dimir Proliferate
6 $212
Alchemy
Dimir Control
4 $167

(Max. 10 archetypes shown)

Explorer archetypes playing Dismal Backwater

Name Decks Price
Explorer
Dimir Midrange
3 $491

(Max. 10 archetypes shown)

Standard archetypes playing Dismal Backwater

Name Decks Price
Standard
Dimir Midrange
3 $180
Standard
4 Color Assassin
2 $499
Standard
Dimir Control
2 $156
Standard
Esper Midrange
1 $387
Standard
Sultai Roots
1 $196
Standard
Dimir Crime
1 $442
Standard
Esper Greed
1 $455
Standard
Dimir Proliferate
1 $65
Standard
Dimir Mill
1 $126
Standard
Dimir Drawing
1 $523

(Max. 10 archetypes shown)

Pauper archetypes playing Dismal Backwater

Name Decks Price
Pauper
UB Faeries
3 $105
Pauper
Dimir Terror
2 $73
Pauper
Grixis Affinity
2 $63
Pauper
Dimir Control
1 $36
Pauper
Dimir Madness
1 $35
Pauper
Esper Control
1 $42

(Max. 10 archetypes shown)

Historic archetypes playing Dismal Backwater

Name Decks Price
Historic
Dimir Proliferate
2 $216
Historic
Esper Doom
1 $144

(Max. 10 archetypes shown)

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Dismal Backwater quick FAQ

How many decks 🔢 are playing Dismal Backwater?

Dismal Backwater has been played in more than 20 decks in the last year. Get the decklists and prices in our site ☝️

What is 📊 MTG Dismal Backwater current price?

The current price is:
  • Cardhoarder: 📊 0.03 tixes
  • Tcgplayer: 📊 $0.24
  • Cardkingdom: 📊 $0.39
Get the decklists and historic pricing charts in our site ☝️

In which formats is Dismal Backwater played?

It is currently being played in the last year in Alchemy, Explorer, Standard, Pauper, and Historic Get the decklists and prices our site ☝️

Which decks in the current MTG metagame are playing Dismal Backwater?

The top 3 archetypes using Dismal Backwater are:
  • Alchemy Dimir Proliferate
  • Alchemy Dimir Control
  • Explorer Dimir Midrange
  • Standard Dimir Midrange
  • Standard 4 Color Assassin
  • Standard Dimir Control
  • Pauper UB Faeries
  • Pauper Dimir Terror
  • Pauper Grixis Affinity
  • Historic Dimir Proliferate
  • Historic Esper Doom
Get all the archetypes and decklists in our site ☝️

Dismal Backwater in the current metagame

Last update: 2024-03-27