Painful Quandary
Enchantment · Rare
Painful Quandary is currently worth about $1.59 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 2 copies.
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2024
- Artist
- David Palumbo
Playability
#1187 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Painful Quandary's ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of it. It will resolve before the spell does.
— wotc, 2022-10-14
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers' War | 331 | Rare | $3.42 | $5.64 |
| The Brothers' War Promos | 111s | Rare | — | $3.16 |
| The Brothers' War Promos | 111p | Rare | $2.29 | $2.62 |
| Foundations Promos | 179s | Rare | — | $2.12 |
| The Brothers' War | 111 | Rare | $2.08 | $1.78 |
| Scars of Mirrodin | 73 | Rare | $1.78 | $20.26 |
| Foundations | 179 | Rare | $1.59 | $1.53 |
| Magic Online Promos | 105716 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
The Brothers' War #331 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $5.64 | $3.42 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$3.34 – $5.67 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Painful Quandary worth?
Painful Quandary is currently worth about $1.59 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $1.53 to $20.26 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Painful Quandary printed in?
Painful Quandary has been printed in 6 sets, including Foundations, Foundations Promos, The Brothers' War Promos, The Brothers' War, Magic Online Promos, Scars of Mirrodin.
Can I buy Painful Quandary on RareWell?
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Is Painful Quandary legal in Commander?
Yes — Painful Quandary is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Painful Quandary legal in Modern?
Yes — Painful Quandary is legal in Modern.
Is Painful Quandary on the Reserved List?
No — Painful Quandary is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Painful Quandary?
Yes — Painful Quandary has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Foundations · Foundations Promos · The Brothers' War Promos · The Brothers' War · Magic Online Promos · Scars of Mirrodin
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