Painful Quandary
Painful Quandary is a Rare Enchantment from Foundations (179) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.54 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Painful Quandary suits collectors and players working on Foundations who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Painful Quandary from Foundations?
Painful Quandary is a Enchantment in Foundations numbered 179. Mana cost {3}{B}{B}. Color identity: B. Painful Quandary (179) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 179 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Painful Quandary worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.54 for Painful Quandary. Low and high spread runs $1.54 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.67; foil: $1.54; Normal: $1.18. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 179 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Foundations |
|---|---|
| Number | 179 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.54 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.67 |
| cardmarket | $0.67 |
| foil | $1.54 |
| Normal | $1.18 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Painful Quandary?
Painful Quandary is a Rare printing in Foundations. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 179 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2024.
What are the key details for Painful Quandary?
Painful Quandary lists as Enchantment. Artist: David Palumbo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations. Collector number 179 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2024.
Cactaur's take
Painful Quandary (179) from Foundations should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Painful Quandary is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Foundations, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.54 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.67; foil: $1.54; Normal: $1.18).
- Mana cost {3}{B}{B} and type line Enchantment help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.54 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Painful Quandary from Foundations?
Painful Quandary is a Rare Enchantment from Foundations numbered 179 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Painful Quandary worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.54 for ungraded Painful Quandary. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Painful Quandary?
Painful Quandary is catalogued as Rare in Foundations. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Painful Quandary legal in Commander or Standard?
Painful Quandary shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Painful Quandary near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.54. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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