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Painful Lesson
SORCERY Common
Amonkhet EDHREC #11,887
$0.08
+0.0%
7 days
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Painful Lesson price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.08.
Painful Lesson Price Summary
Painful Lesson's current headline price is $0.08.
Painful Lesson Printings & Prices
4 printings
Painful Lesson has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Painful Lesson: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | BBD #154 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #102 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BBD #154 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #102 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #BBD-154 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #154 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #AKH-102 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Painful Lesson Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target player draws two cards and loses 2 life.
""You wish to remember this lesson? I will write it down for you."
—Senifet, vizier of Bontu"
Painful Lesson is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Painful Lesson has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #AKH-102 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #BBD-154 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| BBD #154 | 2018-06-08 | Common | Standard |
| BBD #154 | 2018-06-08 | Common | Standard |
| AKH #102 | 2017-04-28 | Common | Standard |
| AKH #102 | 2017-04-28 | Common | Standard |
PLST #AKH-102 
BBD #154 Painful Lesson in Commander
Painful Lesson is the #11,887 most-played card on EDHREC, down 332 places over the last 30 days.
Painful Lesson FAQ
How much is Painful Lesson worth?
Painful Lesson is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Painful Lesson legal in Commander?
Yes — Painful Lesson is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Painful Lesson been reprinted?
Yes — Painful Lesson has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Painful Lesson cheap?
Painful Lesson trades at about $0.08 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,887 on EDHREC).