Painful Lesson
Sorcery · Common
Painful Lesson is currently worth about $0.09 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 8 copies.
Target player draws two cards and loses 2 life.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2021
- Artist
- Adrian Majkrzak
Playability
#11515 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The List | BBD-154 | Common | $0.34 | — |
| The List | AKH-102 | Common | $0.29 | — |
| Battlebond | 154 | Common | $0.19 | $0.36 |
| Amonkhet | 102 | Common | $0.09 | $0.42 |
Price intelligence
The List #BBD-154 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.34 | 2026-09-14 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.28 – $0.36 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Painful Lesson worth?
Painful Lesson is currently worth about $0.09 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.09 to $0.42 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Painful Lesson printed in?
Painful Lesson has been printed in 3 sets, including The List, Amonkhet, Battlebond.
Can I buy Painful Lesson on RareWell?
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Is Painful Lesson legal in Commander?
Yes — Painful Lesson is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Painful Lesson legal in Modern?
Yes — Painful Lesson is legal in Modern.
Is Painful Lesson on the Reserved List?
No — Painful Lesson is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The List · Amonkhet · Battlebond
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