Dismal Backwater
Dismal Backwater is a Common Land from March of the Machine (269) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.18 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Dismal Backwater suits collectors and players working on March of the Machine 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 March of the Machine?
Dismal Backwater is a Land in March of the Machine numbered 269. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B, U. Dismal Backwater (269) from March of the Machine should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from March of the Machine.
What is Dismal Backwater worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.18 for Dismal Backwater. Low and high spread runs $0.18 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.18; Normal: $0.16. This printing is from March of the Machine. Collector number 269 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | March of the Machine |
|---|---|
| Number | 269 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.18 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.07 |
| cardmarket | $0.07 |
| foil | $0.18 |
| Normal | $0.16 |
How collectible is Dismal Backwater?
Dismal Backwater is a Common printing in March of the Machine. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from March of the Machine. Collector number 269 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Dismal Backwater?
Dismal Backwater lists as Land. Artist: Chris Ostrowski. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from March of the Machine. Collector number 269 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Dismal Backwater (269) from March of the Machine should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Dismal Backwater is catalogued as Common Land in March of the Machine, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.18 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.18; Normal: $0.16).
- 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 March of the Machine?
Dismal Backwater is a Common Land from March of the Machine numbered 269 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 $0.18 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 March of the Machine. 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 $0.18. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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