Dismal Backwater (KTK-232) is a common land from Khans of Tarkir that enters the battlefield tapped. When it enters, its controller gains 1 life, and it can tap to add either blue or black mana. It supports two-color mana bases and tempo decisions by trading immediate mana for a small life boost.

Identity & printing

Name: Dismal Backwater
Number: 232
Rarity: Common
Variant: Normal
Language code: EN

Type line & stats

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Rules

This land enters tapped. When this land enters, you gain 1 life. {T}: Add {U} or {B}.

Set, artist & references

Artist: Sam Burley
Language: English
Set name: Khans of Tarkir
Game name: Magic The Gathering

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Dismal Backwater (KTK-232) is a common land from Khans of Tarkir that enters the battlefield tapped. When it enters, its controller gains 1 life, and it can tap to add either blue or black mana. It supports two-color mana bases and tempo decisions by trading immediate mana for a small life boost.

Catalog pricing data as of 17 Apr 2026, 19:51