# Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater is a dual land common from Core Set 2021 that produces blue or black mana while entering the battlefield tapped. Collectors view it as a functional reprint of a design that's appeared across multiple Magic sets, making it relatively unremarkable from a rarity or novelty perspective. The card serves practical purposes in limited formats and budget-conscious constructed decks rather than commanding collector attention. Both nonfoil and foil versions exist, though neither variant holds particular significance. For most collectors, Dismal Backwater represents the baseline utility land category—useful for gameplay but lacking the distinctive art, mechanical innovation, or scarcity that drives serious collecting interest.