Painful Quandary (BRO)
Magic: The Gathering | Prerelease Cards - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 111 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Prerelease Cards |
| Available | 0 items |
| Type | Enchantment |
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About Painful Quandary (BRO)
Painful Quandary (BRO) from Prerelease Cards does not have a live floor price on this page right now, but you can still review its rules text, card profile, and format signals below.
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Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.
Flavor Text
In Mishra's desperation to destroy his brother, he allowed Gix to destroy him instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Painful Quandary (BRO) worth?
Painful Quandary (BRO) does not have a live floor signal right now. Condition, variant, and demand are the biggest value drivers. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Painful Quandary (BRO) has 5 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Painful Quandary (BRO) legal in Commander?
Painful Quandary (BRO) is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Painful Quandary (BRO) legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Painful Quandary (BRO) on the Reserved List?
No. Painful Quandary (BRO) is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Painful Quandary (BRO) in-game text?
In game, Painful Quandary (BRO) is a Enchantment with text that starts: "Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.".
How popular is Painful Quandary (BRO) in Commander decks?
Painful Quandary (BRO) ranks #1,185 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Painful Quandary (BRO)
This card has been printed in 5 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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