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Painful Lesson Amonkhet MTG card
AKH #102 · Art by Adrian Majkrzak
AKH set symbol, CommonAmonkhet#102Common

Painful Lesson

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · AKH #102 nonfoil
$0.08 −11.1% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
0.0%
EDHREC rank
#12,170 Down 167 in 30 days
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Painful Lesson Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.08, down 11.1% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 72.4% over 90 days.

Painful Lesson Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Painful Lesson

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Painful Lesson in Sealed Products

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Painful Lesson Printings & Prices

Painful Lesson has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

AKH set symbol, CommonAKH #102
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BBD set symbol, CommonBBD #154
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PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #AKH-102

Sell Painful Lesson: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomBBD #154Foil
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Card KingdomPLST #AKH-102Nonfoil
Card KingdomAKH #102Nonfoil

Painful Lesson Rules Text & Legality

Painful Lesson

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.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Painful Lesson has been reprinted 6 times.

  • Apr 28, 2017AKH set symbol, CommonAmonkhetAKH #102
  • Apr 28, 2017AKH set symbol, CommonAmonkhet · foilAKH #102
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, CommonBattlebondBBD #154
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, CommonBattlebond · foilBBD #154
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #BBD-154
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #AKH-102

Painful Lesson in Commander

Painful Lesson is the #12,170 most-played card on EDHREC, down 167 places over the last 30 days.

#12,170 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 167 in 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 Nov 8, 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 (#12,170 on EDHREC).