Bond of Agony
Bond of Agony Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Bond of Agony is $1.57 (DIS #38), and the most expensive is $10.75 (DIS #38, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.57, up 1.9% over 7 days, up 4.7% over 30 days, up 4.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.92 (2024).
Bond of Agony Printings & Prices
Bond of Agony has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Bond of Agony: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.00 cash for DIS #38 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DIS #38 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | DIS #38 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DIS #38 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DIS #38 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DIS #38 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DIS #38 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $1.49 | 80% |
Bond of Agony Rules Text & Legality
As an additional cost to cast this spell, pay X life.
Each other player loses X life.
Bond of Agony is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Bond of Agony Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 You must pay both X life and {X}{B}. For example, if you want each other player to lose 2 life when Bond of Agony resolves, you must pay {2}{B} and 2 life.
- May 1, 2006 You can choose an X that’s equal to your life total. If you do, you’ll pay that much life when the spell is cast and will lose the game before it resolves.
- May 1, 2006 You can’t choose an X that’s greater than your life total.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Bond of Agony has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIS #38 | 2006-05-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DIS #38 | 2006-05-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
DIS #38 Bond of Agony in Commander
Bond of Agony is the #14,989 most-played card on EDHREC, down 114 places over the last 30 days.
Bond of Agony FAQ
How much is Bond of Agony worth?
Bond of Agony is worth about $1.57 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $1.57 to $10.75 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Bond of Agony legal in Commander?
Yes — Bond of Agony is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Bond of Agony been reprinted?
Yes — Bond of Agony has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Bond of Agony cheap?
Bond of Agony trades at about $1.57 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,989 on EDHREC).