Painful Choice
Yu-Gi-Oh! · Retro Pack · Rare · RP01-EN059
Released 2008-07-08
$3.88
30-day forecast: $3.88
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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.
Market price statistics (USD)
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Price Forecast
| Horizon | Forecast | vs Today |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days (stable) | $3.88 | +0.0% |
| 30 days (stable) | $3.88 | +0.0% |
| 90 days | $3.91 | +0.8% |
| 180 days | $3.93 | +1.3% |
| 1 year | $3.95 | +1.8% |
Confidence: Crystal Ball · Calibrated 30-day range $2.58–$5.18 · vintage card · veryLow volatility
Our Forecast Track Record
What we predicted for this card, and what actually happened. We publish misses as well as hits. Anchored 2026-09-23 · at $3.82 · 14 days ago.
| Horizon | We predicted | Actual | Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 7 | $3.20 | $3.99 | +24.7% |
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 | — |
Recent Price History
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Painful Choice worth?
Painful Choice is currently $3.88 on TCGplayer for the Retro Pack 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 $3.88, with a stable trend (data confidence: Crystal Ball).
How many times has Painful Choice been printed?
Painful Choice has 7 known printings, including Dark Beginning 1, Dark Legends, Magic Ruler.