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Dismal Backwater — Foundations #261
Dismal Backwater is a common Land from Foundations (2024), collector number 261, illustrated by Sam Burley.
Dismal Backwater price
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Card details
What Dismal Backwater does
This land enters tapped.
When this land enters, you gain 1 life.
{T}: Add {U} or {B}.
Format legality
Other printings of Dismal Backwater
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 |  Dismal Backwater Land | Tarkir: Dragonstorm 2025 | Common | €0.10 |
| 254 |  Dismal Backwater Land | Aetherdrift 2025 | Common | €0.07 |
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Questions people ask
How much is Dismal Backwater from Foundations worth?
About €0.06 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.08 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Dismal Backwater are there?
3 English paper printings, from Aetherdrift to Foundations. The cheapest right now is the Foundations printing.
Is Dismal Backwater legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Dismal Backwater (Foundations)?
Sam Burley.
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