The 2018 Battlebond expansion includes Painful Lesson, a black sorcery card featuring a distinctive foil finish and catalog number 154.
Painful Lesson
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Battlebond
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This common card is presented in a foil treatment, offering a shimmering finish that appeals to collectors seeking visual variety within the set. The card’s mechanic allows the active player to force their opponent to draw two cards while simultaneously losing two life, creating a strategic dynamic that balances resource acquisition with health sacrifice. Designed by Adrian Majkrzak, the card represents a specific moment in the Battlebond era of the trading card game, where multiplayer dynamics often influenced card design and gameplay strategies. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, Painful Lesson serves as a functional piece of gameplay alongside its collectible value. The foil variant of this card is particularly noted for its aesthetic appeal, making it a desirable addition for those building themed collections or completing the Battlebond set. Whether used in casual multiplayer games or collected for its artistic and foil presentation, this card remains a recognizable entry in the modern Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Card Details
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Painful Lesson
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Adrian Majkrzak
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target player draws two cards and loses 2 life.
"You wish to remember this lesson? I will write it down for you." —Senifet, vizier of Bontu
