Painful Quandary

Painful Quandary

$2.07

Updated 15h ago
somrare·Enchantment·{3}{B}{B}·Foil $17.87

Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.

About This Card

Painful Quandary is a rare enchantment from Scars of Mirrodin. Currently $2.07 ($17.87 foil).

Released October 2010 as part of Scars of Mirrodin (expansion set). Click through to Scars of Mirrodin for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.

Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.

Foil commands a 8.6x premium ($17.87), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Painful Quandary a good MTG investment?

Painful Quandary is a rare from Scars of Mirrodin currently at $2.07. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.

What is the price of Painful Quandary?

Painful Quandary from Scars of Mirrodin is currently $2.07 for nonfoil and $17.87 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.

What is Painful Quandary's mana cost?

Painful Quandary's mana cost (casting cost) is 3BB ({3}{B}{B}). See Painful Quandary's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.

Should I buy Painful Quandary?

At $2.07, Painful Quandary is a rare with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.

Which buylist pays the most for Painful Quandary?

SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.

Is Painful Quandary good in Commander (EDH)?

Painful Quandary is ranked #1197 on EDHREC, making it a commonly played Commander card. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.

What formats is Painful Quandary legal in?

Painful Quandary is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.

Other printings of Painful Quandary

Is Painful Quandary going up or down?

At $2.07, daily moves for Painful Quandary are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 8.6x premium at $17.87, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare enchantment; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.

Is Painful Quandary worth buying?

Painful Quandary is currently priced at $2.07. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.

Painful Quandary reprint risk

Painful Quandary can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.

Painful Quandary price history

SpellBook has tracked Painful Quandary since its 2010 release in Scars of Mirrodin across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #1197 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.

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