Foundations #261
Type: Land
Card text: This land enters tapped. When this land enters, you gain 1 life. {T}: Add {U} or {B}.
Rarity: common
Artist: Sam Burley
Released: November 15, 2024
| Format | Legality |
|---|---|
| Standard | ✓ Legal |
| Pioneer | ✓ Legal |
| Modern | ✓ Legal |
| Legacy | ✓ Legal |
| Commander | ✓ Legal |
| Vintage | ✓ Legal |
| Pauper | ✓ Legal |
| Oathbreaker | ✓ Legal |
Best cards to pair with Dismal Backwater in Foundations limited
Dismal Backwater triggers landfall when it enters, causing Spitfire Lagac to deal 1 damage to each opponent. The life gain from Dismal Backwater also helps offset aggressive strategies.
Dismal Backwater triggers landfall on Elfsworn Giant to create a 1/1 Elf token. This helps build board presence while fixing mana.
Dismal Backwater triggers landfall on Grappling Kraken, tapping an opponent's creature and adding a stun counter. This provides tempo advantage in blue-black control decks.
Dismal Backwater triggers Tatyova's landfall ability, drawing a card and gaining life. This creates significant card advantage in slower decks.