Dismal Backwater
Eternal Masters 238 • common
- Set
- Eternal Masters
- Collector number
- 238
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sam Burley
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
This land enters tapped.
When this land enters, you gain 1 life.
tap: Add blue mana or black mana.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dismal Backwater was originally introduced in the Fate Reforged expansion of Magic: The Gathering as a common-rarity dual land. It was designed to support limited play environments, offering players a way to fix their mana base while gaining a small amount of life, a mechanic that helped stabilize decks during the early stages of a match. The card proved functional and reliable, earning its place as a staple in budget-friendly decks and draft formats.
The version included in the Eternal Masters set, released in 2016, features artwork by Titus Lunter. This reprint maintained the card's original utility while providing a refreshed visual aesthetic consistent with the high-quality, curated nature of the Masters series. The set was designed primarily for drafting, and by including common lands like this one, the developers ensured players could effectively manage color consistency throughout the intense, fast-paced tournament draft environment.
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