Magic: The Gathering

Painful Quandary

The Brothers' War Promos 111s • rare

Set: The Brothers' War Promos
Collector number: 111s
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: {3}{B}{B}
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: David Palumbo
Finish: Foil

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$3.22market price via TCGplayer · Aug 1, 2026$2.96 – $3.22 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

First printed in Scars of Mirrodin, Painful Quandary serves as a punishing enchantment that forces opponents to choose between discarding cards or losing life whenever they cast a spell. This specific version, a promotional release from The Brothers' War era, features striking artwork by David Palumbo that emphasizes the card's theme of agonizing decision-making in high-stakes gameplay.

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What it does

Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.

In Mishra's desperation to destroy his brother, he allowed Gix to destroy him instead.

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