Pain Magnification
Pain Magnification Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Pain Magnification is $0.91 (DIS #121), and the most expensive is $5.65 (DIS #121, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.77, down 2.8% over 7 days, down 2.8% over 30 days, up 63.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.86 (2026).
Pain Magnification Printings & Prices
Pain Magnification has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Pain Magnification: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.50 cash for DIS #121 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | DIS #121 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DIS #121 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | DIS #121 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #DIS-121 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Pain Magnification Rules Text & Legality
Whenever an opponent is dealt 3 or more damage by a single source, that player discards a card.
Pain Magnification is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Pain Magnification Rulings
- May 1, 2006 If a source deals 3 or more damage to multiple opponents at the same time, this ability will trigger once for each of those opponents. They will each have to discard a card.
- May 1, 2006 This triggers only if all 3 or more damage is dealt at the same time. It doesn’t trigger if damage that adds up to 3 or more is dealt at different times by the same source.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Pain Magnification has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #DIS-121 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DIS #121 | 2006-05-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DIS #121 | 2006-05-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #DIS-121 
DIS #121 Pain Magnification in Commander
Pain Magnification is the #12,615 most-played card on EDHREC, down 42 places over the last 30 days.
Pain Magnification FAQ
How much is Pain Magnification worth?
Pain Magnification is worth about $1.77 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.91 to $5.65 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Pain Magnification legal in Commander?
Yes — Pain Magnification is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Pain Magnification been reprinted?
Yes — Pain Magnification has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pain Magnification cheap?
Pain Magnification trades at about $1.77 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,615 on EDHREC).