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Painful Quandary — The Brothers' War Magic: The Gathering card
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Painful Quandary

Stable+2.6%
The Brothers' War, 2022 · #331
Painful Quandary's Near Mint price is up 19.6% ($0.79) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Nov 2, 2026
Card Details
TypeEnchantment
Mana Cost3BB
ArtistDavid Palumbo
Card TextWhenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.
Format Legality
StandardModernPioneerCommanderLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$4.82
moderate
$2.58
$5.00
Condition?
7 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofNov 2
Normal—
Cheapest printing$1.34
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$4.82
Movement
7D Change+2.6% (+$0.12)
30D Change+19.6% (+$0.79)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 2
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$4.82NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Painful Quandary worth?
The current Near Mint price for Painful Quandary from The Brothers' War (Magic: The Gathering) is $4.82. It has increased 2.6% over the past 7 days.
What set is Painful Quandary from?
Painful Quandary is from the The Brothers' War set, released November 2022. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Painful Quandary?
Painful Quandary is a rare card from The Brothers' War in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Painful Quandary changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Painful Quandary has risen 19.6% ($0.79) to $4.82.
How many printings of Painful Quandary exist?
Painful Quandary has 7 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $1.34 from The Brothers' War.