The 2015 Painful Truths 120s foil promo card from the Battle for Zendikar set, featuring the Converge mechanic and artwork by Winona Nelson.
Painful Truths
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Zendikar Promos
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This 2015 Magic: The Gathering promo card, Painful Truths, serves as a distinct addition for collectors of the Battle for Zendikar set. Identified by card number 120s, this foil rare sorcery was released as a promotional item, offering a unique foil treatment that stands out in any collection. Painful Truths is particularly notable for its Converge mechanic, which allows the caster to draw cards and lose life based on the number of colors of mana spent. This flexibility makes it a strategic choice for decks capable of generating multicolored mana. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Battle for Zendikar Promos subset or to add a foil variant to their existing Painful Truths pool. The 120s designation helps identify this print run, ensuring accuracy for set builders. Whether you are a veteran player or a new collector, this foil promo offers a high-quality finish and iconic artwork that honors the game's rich history.
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Featured
Painful Truths
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Winona Nelson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Converge — You draw X cards and lose X life, where X is the number of colors of mana spent to cast this spell.
As the Eldrazi spread, no secret that could give Zendikar's defenders an advantage was considered too dangerous to seek.