Dismal Failure
~$0.14 low · ~$1.47 high
Blue. Instant
Planar Chaos #39 · Illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott
Planar Chaos #39 · Illustrated by Dan Murayama ScottWhat is Dismal Failure worth?
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Oracle text
Counter target spell. Its controller discards a card.
"Two magi could trade spells all day and never crown a victor. The real battle is not one of power but of will. If your confidence breaks, so too shall you." —Venser
Format legality
The only printing of Dismal Failure
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Planar Chaos plc #39· 2007uncommon· Cardmarket €0.07 · €0.43 foil | uncommon | $0.14 | $1.47 | €0.07€0.43 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2007
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #25,072 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
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