Painful Quandary (331)
BRO · The Brothers' War · rare
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 5.0 |
| Type | Enchantment |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | B |
| EDHREC rank | 1185 |
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $4.11 | $6.32 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $2.34 | $2.91 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $2.16 | $3.60 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $3.49 | $5.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $1.30 | $3.00 | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Standard | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Future | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
Rulings
- 2011-01-01: Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Painful Quandary's ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of it. It will resolve before the spell does.
- 2022-10-14: Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Painful Quandary's ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of it. It will resolve before the spell does.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 痛苦窘境 |
| French | Douloureux dilemme |
| German | Schmerzhafte Zwickmühle |
| Japanese | 痛ましい苦境 |