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MG Magic: The Gathering · Foundations #179 R

Painful Quandary

$2.08 +10.1% 7d Normal · market price · Sep 2, 2026
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$0.14$0.90$1.65$2.41Nov 7Jun 17Jan 25Sep 2
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Normal$2.08$0.50$38.46+10.1%
Foil$1.68$0.99$999.00+7.7%

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Card details

Number
179
Rarity
R
Type line
Enchantment
Flavor text
In Mishra's desperation to destroy his brother, he allowed Gix to destroy him instead.
Oracle text
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, that player loses 5 life unless they discard a card.

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