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Painful Quandary, Foundations Promos 179s
Illustrated by David Palumbo · Card image provided by Scryfall.
PFDN 179s · rare

Painful Quandary

Enchantment

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Collector number179s
SetFoundations Promos (PFDN)
Rarityrare
Released2024-11-15
Mana cost{3}{B}{B}
Mana value5
ColoursB
Power / toughness—
ArtistDavid Palumbo

Oracle text

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

Format legality

standard: legalfuture: legalhistoric: legaltimeless: legalgladiator: legalpioneer: legalmodern: legallegacy: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalstandardbrawl: legalbrawl: legalcompetitivebrawl: legalalchemy: legalduel: legalpredh: legal

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