How many competitive decks play Painful Quandary?

Our database currently tracks 17 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Painful Quandary most?

Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).

What cards pair with Painful Quandary?

Top co-played cards include Duress (53%) and Go for the Throat (47%).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span February 2023 through July 2026.

Is Painful Quandary played in Standard?

Yes — 17 competitive Standard lists include Painful Quandary (100% of tracked lists).

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Painful Quandary

EnchantmentRare

Traditional (Bo1)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

112224

67 cards (60 main / 7 side)

Apr 10, 2023

Traditional (Bo1)

MTGA ranked player

112224

67 cards (60 main / 7 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(9)

3Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
3Graveyard Trespasser // Graveyard Glutton
3Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

Planeswalkers(5)

3Liliana of the Veil
2Sorin the Mirthless

Instants(6)

3Go for the Throat
3Sheoldred's Edict

Sorceries(13)

3Duress
3Pilfer
1Aim for the Head
2Path of Peril
1Gix's Command
3Invoke Despair

Enchantments(3)

1Phyrexian Arena
2Painful Quandary

Lands(24)

2Caves of Koilos
2Mirrex
2Mishra's Foundry
3Shattered Sanctum
15Swamp

Creatures(9)

3Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
3Graveyard Trespasser // Graveyard Glutton
3Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

Sorceries(13)

3Duress
3Pilfer
1Aim for the Head
2Path of Peril
1Gix's Command
3Invoke Despair

Planeswalkers(5)

3Liliana of the Veil
2Sorin the Mirthless

Instants(6)

3Go for the Throat
3Sheoldred's Edict

Enchantments(3)

1Phyrexian Arena
2Painful Quandary

Lands(24)

2Caves of Koilos
2Mirrex
2Mishra's Foundry
3Shattered Sanctum
15Swamp

Sideboard(7)

Instants(3)

3Cut Down

Sorceries(4)

3Dreams of Steel and Oil
1Path of Peril

Instants(3)

3Cut Down

Sorceries(4)

3Dreams of Steel and Oil
1Path of Peril

Competitive insights for Painful Quandary

Painful Quandary appears in 17 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans February 2023 to July 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	17	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Painful Quandary?: Our database currently tracks 17 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Painful Quandary most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Painful Quandary?: Top co-played cards include Duress (53%) and Go for the Throat (47%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span February 2023 through July 2026.
Is Painful Quandary played in Standard?: Yes — 17 competitive Standard lists include Painful Quandary (100% of tracked lists).

Competitive decks with Painful Quandary

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Painful Quandary

EnchantmentRare

Traditional (Bo1)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

112224

67 cards (60 main / 7 side)

Apr 10, 2023

Traditional (Bo1)

MTGA ranked player

112224

67 cards (60 main / 7 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(9)

3Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
3Graveyard Trespasser // Graveyard Glutton
3Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

Planeswalkers(5)

3Liliana of the Veil
2Sorin the Mirthless

Instants(6)

3Go for the Throat
3Sheoldred's Edict

Sorceries(13)

3Duress
3Pilfer
1Aim for the Head
2Path of Peril
1Gix's Command
3Invoke Despair

Enchantments(3)

1Phyrexian Arena
2Painful Quandary

Lands(24)

2Caves of Koilos
2Mirrex
2Mishra's Foundry
3Shattered Sanctum
15Swamp

Creatures(9)

3Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
3Graveyard Trespasser // Graveyard Glutton
3Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

Sorceries(13)

3Duress
3Pilfer
1Aim for the Head
2Path of Peril
1Gix's Command
3Invoke Despair

Planeswalkers(5)

3Liliana of the Veil
2Sorin the Mirthless

Instants(6)

3Go for the Throat
3Sheoldred's Edict

Enchantments(3)

1Phyrexian Arena
2Painful Quandary

Lands(24)

2Caves of Koilos
2Mirrex
2Mishra's Foundry
3Shattered Sanctum
15Swamp

Sideboard(7)

Instants(3)

3Cut Down

Sorceries(4)

3Dreams of Steel and Oil
1Path of Peril

Instants(3)

3Cut Down

Sorceries(4)

3Dreams of Steel and Oil
1Path of Peril

Competitive insights for Painful Quandary

Painful Quandary appears in 17 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans February 2023 to July 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	17	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Painful Quandary?: Our database currently tracks 17 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Painful Quandary most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Painful Quandary?: Top co-played cards include Duress (53%) and Go for the Throat (47%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span February 2023 through July 2026.
Is Painful Quandary played in Standard?: Yes — 17 competitive Standard lists include Painful Quandary (100% of tracked lists).

Main deck(60)

Creatures(9)

Planeswalkers(5)

Instants(6)

Sorceries(13)

Enchantments(3)

Lands(24)

Creatures(9)

Sorceries(13)

Planeswalkers(5)

Instants(6)

Enchantments(3)

Lands(24)

Sideboard(7)

Instants(3)

Sorceries(4)

Instants(3)

Sorceries(4)

Competitive insights for Painful Quandary

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Competitive format breakdown

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Competitive decks with Painful Quandary

Main deck(60)

Creatures(9)

Planeswalkers(5)

Instants(6)

Sorceries(13)

Enchantments(3)

Lands(24)

Creatures(9)

Sorceries(13)

Planeswalkers(5)

Instants(6)

Enchantments(3)

Lands(24)

Sideboard(7)

Instants(3)

Sorceries(4)

Instants(3)

Sorceries(4)

Competitive insights for Painful Quandary

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Competitive format breakdown

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

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