MTG reprint exposure

Dismal Backwater

Q: How much is Dismal Backwater worth?

GrailRank's latest floor price for Dismal Backwater is $0.13, as of Oct 12, 2026, in the <$5 price tier.

Q: Will Dismal Backwater be reprinted?

GrailRank rates the reprint exposure of Dismal Backwater as High, with a score of 66.55. High means several signals point to reprint pressure. Main drivers: Top 3% EDHREC popularity, legal in 7 competitive formats. Reprinted 18 times since 2014-09-26, most recently 18 months ago.

Q: Is Dismal Backwater on the Reserved List?

No. Dismal Backwater is not on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast can reprint it.

Q: What formats is Dismal Backwater legal in?

Dismal Backwater is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper and Commander.

Dismal Backwater Magic: The Gathering card

Reprint exposure: High · 66.55
Floor price: $0.13
Price tier: <$5

Dismal Backwater has a High reprint exposure band with a score of 66.55 as of 2026-10-12. Its floor price is $0.13 in the <$5 tier, its EDHREC rank is #1023. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy. The exposure score estimates how much a future reprint could pressure this card's price, using the drivers below.

Exposure drivers

Top 3% EDHREC popularity, legal in 7 competitive formats
Reprinted 18 times since 2014-09-26, most recently 18 months ago
Fits Commander precons, Masters, The List

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