Painful Lesson
Painful Lesson is a Common Sorcery from Amonkhet (102) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Painful Lesson suits collectors and players working on Amonkhet who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Painful Lesson from Amonkhet?
Painful Lesson is a Sorcery in Amonkhet numbered 102. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Painful Lesson (102) from Amonkhet should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Amonkhet. Collector number 102 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Painful Lesson worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.38 for Painful Lesson. Low and high spread runs $0.38 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.08. This printing is from Amonkhet. Collector number 102 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Amonkhet |
|---|---|
| Number | 102 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.38 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.09 |
| cardmarket | $0.09 |
| foil | $0.38 |
| Normal | $0.08 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Painful Lesson?
Painful Lesson is a Common printing in Amonkhet. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Amonkhet. Collector number 102 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2017.
What are the key details for Painful Lesson?
Painful Lesson lists as Sorcery. Artist: Adrian Majkrzak. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Amonkhet. Collector number 102 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2017.
Cactaur's take
Painful Lesson (102) from Amonkhet should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Painful Lesson is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Amonkhet, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.38 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.38; Normal: $0.08).
- Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Painful Lesson from Amonkhet?
Painful Lesson is a Common Sorcery from Amonkhet numbered 102 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Painful Lesson worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded Painful Lesson. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Painful Lesson?
Painful Lesson is catalogued as Common in Amonkhet. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Painful Lesson legal in Commander or Standard?
Painful Lesson shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Painful Lesson near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.38. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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