Painful Quandary
Enchantment
Rarity
Rare
Mana Cost
Price · Cardmarket trend
€0.97 Foil €1.38
Artist
David Palumbo
Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/28/2026. May differ from the actual price.
Oracle Text
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.Rulings (2)
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Wizards of the CoastWhenever 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.
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Wizards of the CoastWhenever 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 Printings
Magic Online Promos (prm)
Foundations Promos (pfdn)
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The Brothers' War (bro)
€1.08
The Brothers' War (bro)
€2.28
The Brothers' War Promos (pbro)
€1.33
Scars of Mirrodin (som)
€1.25