Painful Quandary [Foil] #179 — Magic Foundations Card Value
Magic FoundationsWhat the Painful Quandary [Foil] #179 card from Magic Foundations is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).
Painful Quandary [Foil] #179 value — Ungraded $2. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
To simply own Painful Quandary #179, buy the Standard version for $1. The Foil version at $2 offers a slight aesthetic upgrade, representing a minor premium for collectors who prefer shinier cards. If budget is the main concern, stick to Standard. However, dedicated collectors willing to spend the extra dollar for the Foil get a slightly more visually appealing version of the same card.
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- Magic
- Set
- Magic Foundations
- Game
- Magic
Painful Quandary [Foil] #179 (Magic Foundations) card value
An ungraded Painful Quandary [Foil] #179 from Magic Foundations averages around $2. A Grade 9 copy runs about null, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.
What drives the price
Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $2 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical value for an ungraded Painful Quandary [Foil] #179?
- The value is determined by its ungraded condition within the Magic Foundations set. Check our listings for the most current pricing.
- Is this card rare in the Magic Foundations set?
- It is part of the Magic Foundations set, and its specific rarity status can be verified on our marketplace.
- What game is this card from?
- This card, Painful Quandary [Foil] #179, is from the game Magic.
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