Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Painful Truths is a rare sorcery from Battle for Zendikar Promos. Currently $0.58 ($4.15 foil).
Released July 2020 as part of Battle for Zendikar Promos (promotional release). Click through to Battle for Zendikar Promos for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 7.2x premium ($4.15), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Painful Truths a good MTG investment?
Painful Truths is a rare from Battle for Zendikar Promos currently at $0.58. Legal in 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 Truths?
Painful Truths from Battle for Zendikar Promos is currently $0.58 for nonfoil and $4.15 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Painful Truths's mana cost?
Painful Truths's mana cost (casting cost) is 2B ({2}{B}). See Painful Truths's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Painful Truths?
At $0.58, Painful Truths is a rare with Legal in 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 Truths?
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 Truths good in Commander (EDH)?
Painful Truths is ranked #1627 on EDHREC, making it a commonly played Commander card. Legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Painful Truths legal in?
Painful Truths is tournament-legal in Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Painful Truths
- Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander #82 — $0.31
- Secret Lair Drop #2302 — $1.62
- Pioneer Masters #101
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander #146 — $0.34
- March of the Machine Commander #262 — $0.27
- Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander #95 — $0.34
- Dominaria United Commander #116 — $0.36
- New Capenna Commander #255 — $0.32
- Commander 2020 #134 — $0.32
- Commander 2017 #118 — $0.37
- Battle for Zendikar #120 — $0.38
- Battle for Zendikar Promos #120s — $2.12
Is Painful Truths going up or down?
At $0.58, daily moves for Painful Truths are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 7.2x premium at $4.15, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare sorcery; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Painful Truths worth buying?
Painful Truths is currently priced at $0.58. 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 Truths reprint risk
Painful Truths 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 Truths price history
SpellBook has tracked Painful Truths since its 2020 release in Battle for Zendikar Promos across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #1627 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.