# Dismal Backwater (Foundations) — resale value

**Dismal Backwater (Foundations)** is worth about **$0.29**, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$0.31**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Market | $0.29 |
| Foil | $0.31 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-04. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDismal%2520Backwater%2520Foundations%2520MTG%2520Card%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DDismal%2520Backwater%2520Foundations%2520MTG%2520Card%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Common |
| Set | Foundations |
| Number | #261 |

## Dismal Backwater (Foundations) value

The Dismal Backwater from **Foundations** (#261) has a market price of **$0.29**, with the foil at $0.31.

### What drives the price

For Magic singles, set, rarity, condition (NM vs played), and playability/format demand drive value. First printings, foils, and cards that see competitive or Commander play hold value best; reprints soften prices.

## FAQ

**What is the current market value for Dismal Backwater?**

The standard market value for this Common card is $0.33.

**Is the foil version worth more than the regular card?**

No, the foil version is priced lower at $0.28 compared to the standard version.

**What is the card number for Dismal Backwater in the Foundations set?**

Dismal Backwater is card number #261 in the Foundations set.

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How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
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