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Cruel Bargain
SORCERY Rare
Portal EDHREC #22,363
$6.00
+0.8%
7 days
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Cruel Bargain price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.00.
Cruel Bargain Price Summary
Cruel Bargain's current headline price is $6.00.
Cruel Bargain Printings & Prices
1 printings
Cruel Bargain has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Cruel Bargain: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | POR #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | POR #86 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cruel Bargain Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Cruel Bargain has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| POR #86 | 1997-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
Cruel Bargain in Commander
Cruel Bargain is the #22,363 most-played card on EDHREC, down 232 places over the last 30 days.
Cruel Bargain FAQ
How much is Cruel Bargain worth?
Cruel Bargain is worth about $6.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $6.00 price because supply is limited to a single printing.