Dismal Failure (PLC #39)
Dismal Failure is a uncommon printing from Planar Chaos (PLC #39), a Instant. Illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.
Card 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
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Planar Chaos (PLC) |
| Collector number | 39 |
| Artist | Dan Murayama Scott |
| Released | 2007-02-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.15, foil $1.47 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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