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Bond of Agony
SORCERY Uncommon
Dissension EDHREC #15,178
$1.64
+1.2%
7 days
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Bond of Agony Price Summary
Bond of Agony's current headline price is $1.64.
Bond of Agony Printings & Prices
1 printings
Bond of Agony has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Bond of Agony: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DIS #38 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DIS #38 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DIS #38 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DIS #38 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DIS #38 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DIS #38 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Bond of Agony Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As an additional cost to cast this spell, pay X life.
Each other player loses X life.
"The Rakdos are unique in designing torture equipment they can operate while "suffering" alongside their victims."
Bond of Agony is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Bond of Agony Rulings
3 most recent
- 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
2 printings
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 |
Bond of Agony in Commander
Bond of Agony is the #15,178 most-played card on EDHREC, down 189 places over the last 30 days.
Bond of Agony FAQ
How much is Bond of Agony worth?
Bond of Agony is worth about $1.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $1.64 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,178 on EDHREC).