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Painful Quandary — Foundations #179
Painful Quandary is a rare Enchantment from Foundations (2024), collector number 179, illustrated by David Palumbo.
Painful Quandary price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- Foundations
- Number
- 179
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {3}{B}{B}
- Colour
- Black
- Illustrator
- David Palumbo
- Released
- 15 November 2024
What Painful Quandary does
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.
Format legality
Other printings of Painful Quandary
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179s |  Painful Quandary Enchantment | Foundations Promos 2024 | Rare | €1.57 foil |
All 2 Painful Quandary printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Painful Quandary from Foundations worth?
About €1.09 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €1.34 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Painful Quandary are there?
2 English paper printings, from Foundations Promos to Foundations. The cheapest right now is the Foundations printing.
Is Painful Quandary legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Painful Quandary (Foundations)?
David Palumbo.
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