Competitive decks with Dismal Backwater | MTG Deck With
Dismal Backwater
LandCommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
1923
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
1923
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(4)
4Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch
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Instants(20)
2Stab
2Three Steps Ahead
1Consult the Star Charts
1Depressurize
4Dispelling Exhale
2Negate
4Shoot the Sheriff
3Archenemy's Charm
1Hero's Downfall
Sorceries(11)
3Sleight of Hand
2Malicious Eclipse
4Stock Up
1Deadly Cover-Up
1Singularity Rupture
Artifacts(2)
2Riverchurn Monument
Lands(23)
2Demolition Field
4Dismal Backwater
1Gloomlake Verge
5Island
1Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital // Overture
8Swamp
1Temple of Deceit
1Watery Grave
Creatures(4)
4Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch
//
Sorceries(11)
3Sleight of Hand
2Malicious Eclipse
4Stock Up
1Deadly Cover-Up
1Singularity Rupture
Artifacts(2)
2Riverchurn Monument
Lands(23)
2Demolition Field
4Dismal Backwater
1Gloomlake Verge
5Island
1Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital // Overture
8Swamp
1Temple of Deceit
1Watery Grave
Instants(20)
2Stab
2Three Steps Ahead
1Consult the Star Charts
1Depressurize
4Dispelling Exhale
2Negate
4Shoot the Sheriff
3Archenemy's Charm
1Hero's Downfall
Sideboard(15)
Instants(12)
2Annul
2Into the Flood Maw
2Opt
2Spell Pierce
2Depressurize
2Hero's Downfall
Sorceries(3)
1Zero Point Ballad
2Malicious Eclipse
Instants(12)
2Annul
2Into the Flood Maw
2Opt
2Spell Pierce
2Depressurize
2Hero's Downfall
Sorceries(3)
1Zero Point Ballad
2Malicious Eclipse
Competitive insights for Dismal Backwater
Overview
Dismal Backwater appears in 107 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 75.7% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
81
75.7%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 24.3%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour March of the Machine Standard Decklists F-K — 1 deck (5/5/2023)
May Strixhaven League Weekend – MPL Historic Decklists — 5 decks (5/15/2021)
May Strixhaven League Weekend – Rivals Historic Decklists — 7 decks (5/15/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Dismal Backwater?
Our database currently tracks 107 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Dismal Backwater most?
Standard is the most common format (75.7% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Dismal Backwater?
Top co-played cards include Negate (60%) and Duress (49%).
When was Dismal Backwater last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour March of the Machine Standard Decklists F-K (May 5, 2023).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through August 2026.
Is Dismal Backwater played in Standard?
Yes — 81 competitive Standard lists include Dismal Backwater (75.7% of tracked lists).
About competitive deck data
Lists are sourced from competitive Magic: The Gathering events ingested from magic.gg and related feeds. Card names, oracle text, and images are provided via Scryfall. Synergy rates show how often another card appears in the same decklist. Data is updated as new events are imported.
Data updated through August 2026 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour March of the Machine Standard Decklists F-K, May 5, 2023
