Competitive decks with Dismal Backwater | MTG Deck With
Dismal Backwater
LandCommon
Traditional (Bo1)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
112126
71 cards (60 main / 11 side)
Traditional (Bo1)
MTGA ranked player
112126
71 cards (60 main / 11 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(1)
1Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
Planeswalkers(12)
2Liliana of the Veil
2Wrenn and Realmbreaker
3Jace, the Perfected Mind
2Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
1Kaya, Intangible Slayer
2Nissa, Ascended Animist
Instants(4)
4Sheoldred's Edict
Sorceries(10)
2Depopulate
3Repair and Recharge
2Farewell
3Breach the Multiverse
Artifacts(4)
4Prophetic Prism
Enchantments(3)
3The Weatherseed Treaty
Lands(26)
2Brokers Hideout
1Deathcap Glade
1Dismal Backwater
4Forest
2Island
1Jungle Hollow
2Obscura Storefront
4Plains
1Raffine's Tower
1Scoured Barrens
1Shattered Sanctum
1Shipwreck Marsh
1Spara's Headquarters
4Swamp
Creatures(1)
1Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
Instants(4)
4Sheoldred's Edict
Sorceries(10)
2Depopulate
3Repair and Recharge
2Farewell
3Breach the Multiverse
Enchantments(3)
3The Weatherseed Treaty
Planeswalkers(12)
2Liliana of the Veil
2Wrenn and Realmbreaker
3Jace, the Perfected Mind
2Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
1Kaya, Intangible Slayer
2Nissa, Ascended Animist
Artifacts(4)
4Prophetic Prism
Lands(26)
2Brokers Hideout
1Deathcap Glade
1Dismal Backwater
4Forest
2Island
1Jungle Hollow
2Obscura Storefront
4Plains
1Raffine's Tower
1Scoured Barrens
1Shattered Sanctum
1Shipwreck Marsh
1Spara's Headquarters
4Swamp
Sideboard(11)
Instants(2)
2Tear Asunder
Sorceries(1)
1Vanquish the Horde
Artifacts(5)
3Pithing Needle
2Unlicensed Hearse
Enchantments(1)
1Leyline Binding
Lands(2)
2Demolition Field
Instants(2)
2Tear Asunder
Artifacts(5)
3Pithing Needle
2Unlicensed Hearse
Sorceries(1)
1Vanquish the Horde
Enchantments(1)
1Leyline Binding
Lands(2)
2Demolition Field
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
