MagicThe Brothers' War
Painful Quandary — The Brothers' War #331
Painful Quandary is a rare Enchantment from The Brothers' War (2022), collector number 331, illustrated by David Palumbo.
Painful Quandary price
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Card details
- Number
- 331
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {3}{B}{B}
- Colour
- Black
- Illustrator
- David Palumbo
- Released
- 18 November 2022
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 |
| 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 |
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Questions people ask
How much is Painful Quandary from The Brothers' War worth?
About €2.05 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €3.33 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Painful Quandary are there?
6 English paper printings, from The Brothers' War Promos to The Brothers' War. 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 (The Brothers' War)?
David Palumbo.
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