Painful Choice
Yu-Gi-Oh! · Spell Ruler (Worldwide English) · Super Rare · SRL-EN049
Released 2004-12-01
$9.27
30-day forecast: $9.27
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Card Text
Spell Card · Normal
Select 5 cards from your Deck and show them to your opponent. Your opponent selects 1 card among them. Add that card to your hand and discard the remaining cards to the Graveyard.
Prices Across Marketplaces
Price Forecast
| Horizon | Forecast | vs Today |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days (stable) | $9.27 | +0.0% |
| 30 days (stable) | $9.27 | +0.0% |
| 90 days | $5.40 | -41.7% |
| 180 days | $5.40 | -41.7% |
| 1 year | $5.40 | -41.7% |
Confidence 20% · Calibrated 30-day range $0.01–$21.04 · vintage card · veryHigh volatility
Our Forecast Track Record
What we predicted for this card, and what actually happened. We publish misses as well as hits. Anchored 2026-06-19 · at $3.55 · 41 days ago.
| Horizon | We predicted | Actual | Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 7 | $2.84 | $3.55 | +25.0% |
| Day 30 | $2.31 | $9.27 | +301.3% |
Signal Analysis
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Printings (7)
| Set | Code | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN033 | Common | — |
| Dark Legends | DLG1-EN060 | Common | $3.79 |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-049 | Super Rare | $6.21 |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-E049 | Super Rare | $19.30 |
| Retro Pack | RP01-EN059 | Rare | $9.84 |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-049 | Super Rare | $6.79 |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-EN049 | Super Rare | $21.22 |
Recent Price History
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Painful Choice worth?
Painful Choice is currently $9.27 on TCGplayer for the Spell Ruler (Worldwide English) printing. Prices update daily from live marketplace data.
Is Painful Choice going up or down in price?
Our 30-day forecast for Painful Choice is $9.27, with a stable trend at 20% confidence.
How many times has Painful Choice been printed?
Painful Choice has 7 known printings, including Dark Beginning 1, Dark Legends, Magic Ruler.