Cruel Bargain
Cruel Bargain Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cruel Bargain is $6.19 (POR #86). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.19, down 3.1% over 7 days, down 3.1% over 30 days, up 4.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $6.39 (2026).
Cruel Bargain Printings & Prices
Cruel Bargain has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Cruel Bargain: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.40 cash for POR #86; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 45% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | POR #86 | Nonfoil | $4.40 | $7.99 | 45% |
| starcitygames | POR #86 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
Cruel Bargain Rules Text & Legality
Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up.
Cruel Bargain is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cruel Bargain has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| POR #86 | 1997-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
POR #86 Cruel Bargain in Commander
Cruel Bargain is the #22,131 most-played card on EDHREC, down 85 places over the last 30 days.
Cruel Bargain FAQ
How much is Cruel Bargain worth?
Cruel Bargain is worth about $6.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Cruel Bargain legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Bargain is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cruel Bargain been reprinted?
Yes — Cruel Bargain has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cruel Bargain expensive?
Cruel Bargain holds a $6.19 price because supply is limited to a single printing.