Dismal Backwater
Dismal Backwater is a Common Land from Fate Reforged (168) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Dismal Backwater suits collectors and players working on Fate Reforged who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Dismal Backwater from Fate Reforged?
Dismal Backwater is a Land in Fate Reforged numbered 168. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B, U. Dismal Backwater (168) from Fate Reforged should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Fate Reforged.
What is Dismal Backwater worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.35 for Dismal Backwater. Low and high spread runs $0.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.35; Normal: $0.25. This printing is from Fate Reforged. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Fate Reforged |
|---|---|
| Number | 168 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.35 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.10 |
| cardmarket | $0.10 |
| foil | $0.35 |
| Normal | $0.25 |
How collectible is Dismal Backwater?
Dismal Backwater is a Common printing in Fate Reforged. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Fate Reforged. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Dismal Backwater?
Dismal Backwater lists as Land. Artist: Sam Burley. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fate Reforged. Collector number 168 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2015.
Cactaur's take
Dismal Backwater (168) from Fate Reforged should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Dismal Backwater is catalogued as Common Land in Fate Reforged, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.35; Normal: $0.25).
- Mana cost 0 CMC and type line Land help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Dismal Backwater from Fate Reforged?
Dismal Backwater is a Common Land from Fate Reforged numbered 168 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Dismal Backwater worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded Dismal Backwater. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Dismal Backwater?
Dismal Backwater is catalogued as Common in Fate Reforged. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Dismal Backwater legal in Commander or Standard?
Dismal Backwater shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Dismal Backwater near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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