Dismal Backwater
Dismal Backwater is a Common Land from Starter Commander Decks (298) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.23 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Dismal Backwater suits collectors and players working on Starter Commander Decks 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 Starter Commander Decks?
Dismal Backwater is a Land in Starter Commander Decks numbered 298. Mana cost 0 CMC. Color identity: B, U. Dismal Backwater (298) from Starter Commander Decks should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Starter Commander Decks.
What is Dismal Backwater worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.23 for Dismal Backwater. Low and high spread runs $0.23 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.23. This printing is from Starter Commander Decks. Collector number 298 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Starter Commander Decks |
|---|---|
| Number | 298 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.23 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.12 |
| cardmarket | $0.12 |
| Normal | $0.23 |
How collectible is Dismal Backwater?
Dismal Backwater is a Common printing in Starter Commander Decks. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Starter Commander Decks. Collector number 298 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 Starter Commander Decks. Collector number 298 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Dismal Backwater (298) from Starter Commander Decks should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Dismal Backwater is catalogued as Common Land in Starter Commander Decks, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.23 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.23).
- 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 Starter Commander Decks?
Dismal Backwater is a Common Land from Starter Commander Decks numbered 298 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 $0.23 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 Starter Commander Decks. 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 $0.23. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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