MTG reprint exposure

Painful Quandary

Q: How much is Painful Quandary worth?

GrailRank's latest floor price for Painful Quandary is $1.52, as of Oct 12, 2026, in the <$5 price tier.

Q: Will Painful Quandary be reprinted?

GrailRank rates the reprint exposure of Painful Quandary as High, with a score of 60.27. High means several signals point to reprint pressure. Main drivers: Top 3% EDHREC popularity, legal in 6 competitive formats. Reprinted 4 times since 2010-10-01, most recently 23 months ago.

Q: Is Painful Quandary on the Reserved List?

No. Painful Quandary is not on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast can reprint it.

Q: What formats is Painful Quandary legal in?

Painful Quandary is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage and Commander.

Painful Quandary Magic: The Gathering card

Reprint exposure: High · 60.27
Floor price: $1.52
Price tier: <$5

Painful Quandary has a High reprint exposure band with a score of 60.27 as of 2026-10-12. Its floor price is $1.52 in the <$5 tier, its EDHREC rank is #1193. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy. The exposure score estimates how much a future reprint could pressure this card's price, using the drivers below.

Exposure drivers

Top 3% EDHREC popularity, legal in 6 competitive formats
Reprinted 4 times since 2010-10-01, most recently 23 months ago
High-value staple ($21.55)

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