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Cruel Bargain
POR · Portal #86 · Rare · released 1997-05-01
{B}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up.
Cruel Bargain is a rare black sorcery from Portal (1997). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1997 to 2014. Its recent market price is about $6.16. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$6.14
Format legality
Where you can play Cruel Bargain in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $6.16 to $6.16 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Portal at $6.16.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal This page | 86 | Rare | $6.16 | — |
| Vintage Masters | 111 | Rare | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cruel Bargain legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Bargain is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cruel Bargain legal in?
Cruel Bargain is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Cruel Bargain been printed?
Cruel Bargain has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1997 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Cruel Bargain?
The cheapest printing is Portal (#86) at about $6.16.
Who illustrated Cruel Bargain?
This printing of Cruel Bargain was illustrated by Adrian Smith.