Painful Truths
Sorcery · Rare
Painful Truths is currently worth about $0.29 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 4 copies.
Converge — You draw X cards and lose X life, where X is the number of colors of mana spent to cast this spell.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Keywords
- Converge
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Winona Nelson
Playability
#1651 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle for Zendikar Promos | 120s | Rare | — | $2.07 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2302 | Rare | $1.55 | — |
| Dominaria United Commander | 116 | Rare | $0.66 | — |
| Battle for Zendikar Promos | 120p | Rare | $0.58 | $4.15 |
| Commander 2017 | 118 | Rare | $0.39 | — |
| Battle for Zendikar | 120 | Rare | $0.38 | $1.18 |
| New Capenna Commander | 255 | Rare | $0.35 | — |
| Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander | 95 | Rare | $0.34 | — |
| March of the Machine Commander | 262 | Rare | $0.32 | — |
| Commander 2020 | 134 | Rare | $0.32 | — |
| Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander | 146 | Rare | $0.30 | — |
| Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander | 82 | Rare | $0.29 | — |
| Pioneer Masters | 101 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Battle for Zendikar Promos #120s — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $2.07 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$2.07 – $2.14 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Painful Truths worth?
Painful Truths is currently worth about $0.29 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.29 to $4.15 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Painful Truths printed in?
Painful Truths has been printed in 12 sets, including March of the Machine Commander, Battle for Zendikar, Dominaria United Commander, Battle for Zendikar Promos, New Capenna Commander, Commander 2017, and more.
Can I buy Painful Truths on RareWell?
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Is Painful Truths legal in Commander?
Yes — Painful Truths is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Painful Truths legal in Modern?
Yes — Painful Truths is legal in Modern.
Is Painful Truths on the Reserved List?
No — Painful Truths is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: March of the Machine Commander · Battle for Zendikar · Dominaria United Commander · Battle for Zendikar Promos · New Capenna Commander · Commander 2017 · Pioneer Masters · Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander · Commander 2020 · Secret Lair Drop · Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander · Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander
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