Dismal Failure
PLCPlanar Chaos/#39/2007Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.11
TCGplayer$0.15
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 7.1%90d▲ 15.4%
90d high
$0.15
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Planar Chaos
- Up 7.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.15.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 880% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell. Its controller discards a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Dismal Failure
Dismal Failure is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (up 7.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Dismal Failure FAQ
How much is Dismal Failure worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Dismal Failure is $0.15. It is up 7.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.15.
What is the cheapest printing of Dismal Failure?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Planar Chaos at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Dismal Failure first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLC #39, released 2007-02-02.
Is there a foil version of Dismal Failure?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.47 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 880% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Dismal Failure legal in Commander?
Yes, Dismal Failure is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Dismal Failure legal in Modern?
Yes, Dismal Failure is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Dismal Failure legal in Standard?
Dismal Failure is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Dismal Failure do?
Dismal Failure is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell. Its controller discards a card.".