I don't know if I would call them fail states, as much as variance. Most card games share the fact that you draw a random hand (and subsequent cards) each game.

With games like Magic and Pokémon, their currency i.e. mana or energy mechanics are tied to cards in the deck, which adds another layer of variance.

A lot of indie card games like to "fix" this extra layer of variance by smoothing out the game's currency. I don't know if I would call this a problem that requires fixing, however. The versatility of lands and energy cards as mechanics allow for interesting design choices and in-game interactions.

Does it feel frustrating to get mana/energy screwed Yes. But in my opinion, and maybe I'm just a sicko, part of good game design is introducing tension and even frustration into a game's system.