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Painful Quandary [Foundations]
| Set: | Foundations |
| Type: | Enchantment |
| Rarity: | Rare |
| Cost: | 3BB |
| Colors: | B |
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What game is Painful Quandary [Foundations] from?
Painful Quandary [Foundations] is a card from Magic: The Gathering, part of the Foundations set.
What rarity is Painful Quandary [Foundations]?
Painful Quandary [Foundations] is a Rare rarity card from the Foundations expansion in Magic: The Gathering.
What conditions is Painful Quandary [Foundations] available in?
We stock Painful Quandary [Foundations] in the following conditions: Near Mint, Lightly Played, Moderately Played, Heavily Played, Damaged, Near Mint Foil, Lightly Played Foil, Moderately Played Foil, Heavily Played Foil, Damaged Foil. Near Mint (NM) cards have minimal wear, while Lightly Played (LP) may show slight edge wear or minor scratches.
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