Painful Truths
Painful Truths is a Rare Sorcery from March of the Machine Commander (262) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Painful Truths suits collectors and players working on March of the Machine Commander who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Painful Truths from March of the Machine Commander?
Painful Truths is a Sorcery in March of the Machine Commander numbered 262. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Painful Truths (262) from March of the Machine Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander.
What is Painful Truths worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.29 for Painful Truths. Low and high spread runs $0.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.27; Normal: $0.29. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 262 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | March of the Machine Commander |
|---|---|
| Number | 262 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.29 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.27 |
| cardmarket | $0.27 |
| Normal | $0.29 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Painful Truths?
Painful Truths is a Rare printing in March of the Machine Commander. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 262 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Painful Truths?
Painful Truths lists as Sorcery with keywords Converge. Artist: Winona Nelson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 262 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Painful Truths (262) from March of the Machine Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Painful Truths is catalogued as Rare Sorcery in March of the Machine Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.27; Normal: $0.29).
- 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: Use $0.29 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Painful Truths from March of the Machine Commander?
Painful Truths is a Rare Sorcery from March of the Machine Commander numbered 262 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Painful Truths worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.29 for ungraded Painful Truths. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Painful Truths?
Painful Truths is catalogued as Rare in March of the Machine Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Painful Truths legal in Commander or Standard?
Painful Truths shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer 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 Truths near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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