MagicScars of Mirrodin
Painful Quandary — Scars of Mirrodin #73
Painful Quandary is a rare Enchantment from Scars of Mirrodin (2010), collector number 73, illustrated by Whit Brachna.
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
- Number
- 73
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {3}{B}{B}
- Colour
- Black
- Illustrator
- Whit Brachna
- Released
- 1 October 2010
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 |  Painful Quandary Enchantment | Foundations 2024 | Rare | €1.09 |
| 179s |  Painful Quandary Enchantment | Foundations Promos 2024 | Rare | €1.57 foil |
| 331 |  Painful Quandary Enchantment | The Brothers' War 2022 | Rare | €2.05 |
| 111 |  Painful Quandary Enchantment | The Brothers' War 2022 | Rare | €0.87 |
| 111s |  Painful Quandary Enchantment | The Brothers' War Promos 2022 | Rare | €2.43 foil |
| 111p |  Painful Quandary Enchantment | The Brothers' War Promos 2022 | Rare | €1.33 |
All 7 Painful Quandary printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Painful Quandary from Scars of Mirrodin worth?
About €1.49 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €4.39 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Painful Quandary are there?
7 English paper printings, from The Brothers' War Promos to Scars of Mirrodin. The cheapest right now is the The Brothers' War printing.
Is Painful Quandary legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Painful Quandary (Scars of Mirrodin)?
Whit Brachna.
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