Name
Painful Quandary
Mana Cost
Type
Enchantment
Set
The Brothers' War
Rarity
Rare
Text
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.
Flavor Text
In Mishra's desperation to destroy his brother, he allowed Gix to destroy him instead.
Number
#111
Other Prints
Foundations
The Brothers' War Promos
Foundations Promos
Magic Online Promos
Scars of Mirrodin
Legal Formats
Alchemy | Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Penny | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(14/10/2022)
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Painful Quandary's ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of it. It will resolve before the spell does.
(01/01/2011)
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, Painful Quandary's ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of it. It will resolve before the spell does.
Artist
David Palumbo
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