Painful Return
Normal Spell
Painful Return is a Normal Spell. First printed in Generation Force (2011).
- Type
- Spell Card
- Property
- Normal
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2011-08-06
- Printings
- 1
Card text
Your opponent chooses 1 monster in your Graveyard. During the End Phase, add that monster to your hand.
Approximate value
≈$0.25
YGOPRODeck recorded a lowest available USD card-level price hint of ~$0.25 on Sep 25, 2026 (historical, not a printing-specific quote). It varies with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Force | GENF-EN088 | Rare | 2011-08-16 | $0.25 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
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Painful Return in other languages
| Japanese | 苦渋の転生 |
| Korean | 고통의 전생 |
| German | Schmerzhafte Rückkehr |
| French | Retour Douloureux |
| Italian | Ritorno Doloroso |
| Spanish | Regreso Doloroso |