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Painful Quandary
Magic: The Gathering | The Brothers' War - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 111 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | The Brothers' War |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Enchantment |
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About Painful Quandary
Painful Quandary from The Brothers' War is currently available from around $1.07. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Enchantment
Mana Cost
Mana Value 5Color Identity
BlackCard Text
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.
Card Facts
Expansion
The Brothers' War
Current Floor
$1.07
Rarity
rare
Artist
David Palumbo
Released
November 2022
EDHREC Rank
#1,198
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Painful Quandary worth?
Painful Quandary is currently shown on Card Synced from about $1.07 for The Brothers' War. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Painful Quandary has 5 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Painful Quandary legal in Commander?
Painful Quandary is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Painful Quandary 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 on the Reserved List?
No. Painful Quandary is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Painful Quandary in-game text?
In game, Painful Quandary 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 in Commander decks?
Painful Quandary ranks #1,198 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Painful Quandary
This card has been printed in 5 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Painful Quandary ranks #1,198 on EDHREC, making it a popular choice for Commander players. Browse our selection to find the best deal.
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Searchers looking for Painful Quandary legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.