What is the mana value of Grim Backwoods?

Grim Backwoods has a mana value of 0, classifying it as a land card in Magic: The Gathering. This allows it to be played on turn one without requiring specific mana costs to cast it.

What colors does Grim Backwoods support?

The card has a color identity of black and green. This makes it particularly useful for Commander decks that utilize these two colors, providing access to both mana types.

Which set does Grim Backwoods belong to?

Grim Backwoods is part of the Duskmourn: House of Horror set, released in 2024. It is specifically included in the Commander subset of this release, designated as card number 281.

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Grim Backwoods (Card 281) from Magic: The Gathering's 2024 Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander subset. This rare land card provides versatile mana generation and card advantage for strategic deck building.

Grim Backwoods

2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Duskmourn: House of Horror • Commander

2024 Magic: The Gathering Duskmourn: House of Horror

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.24

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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)Last Updated Oct 15, 2026Check Price Guide

Market & Price History

Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.24Oct 16, 2026	Guide Estimate	+9.1%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.24, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 16, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.24. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.22 to $0.24 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 30, 2026 and Oct 16, 2026: 9.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

$0.24Oct 16, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+9.1%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.24, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 16, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.24. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.22 to $0.24 across 2 capture days. Change between Sep 30, 2026 and Oct 16, 2026: 9.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.

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Raw / Ungraded

TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Oct 16, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

Product Overview

Description

Grim Backwoods stands as a pivotal land card within the 2024 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Duskmourn: House of Horror. Specifically designed for the Commander subset, this release brings a distinct mechanical depth to players seeking flexibility in their mana bases. As card number 281, it serves as a key component for collectors looking to complete the subset or enhance the strategic viability of decks utilizing both black and green mana colors. The card functions as a dual-purpose land, allowing players to generate colorless mana or sacrifice a creature to draw a card. This ability highlights the eerie, resourceful nature of the Duskmourn setting, appealing to collectors who value both aesthetic themes and gameplay utility. For investors and hobbyists, cards from the Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander subset represent a specific era of Magic: The Gathering history. Collectors often seek out rare variants from this release to build comprehensive sets or to acquire cards with proven strategic impact. The Commander format's enduring popularity ensures that cards like Grim Backwoods remain relevant topics in the trading card community. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, understanding the role of lands in the Commander subset enriches the collecting experience.

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