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Bond of Agony Dissension MTG card
DIS #38 · Art by Luca Zontini
DIS set symbol, UncommonDissension#38Uncommon

Bond of Agony

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · DIS #38 nonfoil
$1.53 −4.4% −$0.07, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−6.7%
EDHREC rank
#15,117 Up 133 in 30 days
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Bond of Agony Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.53, down 4.4% over 7 days, down 6.7% over 30 days, down 2.5% over 90 days.

Bond of Agony Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Bond of Agony

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Bond of Agony in Sealed Products

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Bond of Agony Printings & Prices

Bond of Agony has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Bond of Agony Rules Text & Legality

Bond of Agony

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.

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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.

  • May 5, 2006DIS set symbol, UncommonDissensionDIS #38
  • May 5, 2006DIS set symbol, UncommonDissension · foilDIS #38

Bond of Agony in Commander

Bond of Agony is the #15,117 most-played card on EDHREC, up 133 places over the last 30 days.

#15,117 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 133 in 30 days

Bond of Agony FAQ

How much is Bond of Agony worth?

Bond of Agony is worth about $1.53 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 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 $1.53; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,117 on EDHREC).