MagicMarch of the Machine
Dismal Backwater — March of the Machine #269
Dismal Backwater is a common Land from March of the Machine (2023), collector number 269, illustrated by Chris Ostrowski.
Dismal Backwater price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 269
- Rarity
- Common
- Colour
- Colourless
- Illustrator
- Chris Ostrowski
- Released
- 21 April 2023
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 |
| 261 |  Dismal Backwater Land | Foundations 2024 | Common | €0.06 |
| 298 |  Dismal Backwater Land | Starter Commander Decks 2022 | Common | €0.22 |
| 276★ |  Dismal Backwater Land | Warhammer 40,000 Commander 2022 | Common | $0.41 foil |
| 276 |  Dismal Backwater Land | Warhammer 40,000 Commander 2022 | Common | €0.17 |
| 267 |  Dismal Backwater Land | Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty 2022 | Common | €0.10 |
All 8 Dismal Backwater printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Dismal Backwater from March of the Machine worth?
About €0.05 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.25 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Dismal Backwater are there?
8 English paper printings, from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty to March of the Machine. The cheapest right now is the March of the Machine printing.
Is Dismal Backwater legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Dismal Backwater (March of the Machine)?
Chris Ostrowski.
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