
Cruel Bargain
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +0.8%
- EDHREC rank
- #22,076 Up 453 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy POR #86 nonfoil
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Cruel Bargain Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.27, down 0.3% over 7 days, up 0.8% over 30 days, up 1.3% over 90 days.
Cruel Bargain Price History
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Reprints in this period
Cruel Bargain price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.27.
Where to Buy and Sell Cruel Bargain
Every market we track for POR #86 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
Cruel Bargain in Sealed Products
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Cruel Bargain Printings & Prices
Cruel Bargain has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Cruel Bargain: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | POR #86 | Nonfoil |
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cruel Bargain has been reprinted 1 time.
- May 1, 1997PortalPOR #86
Cruel Bargain in Commander
Cruel Bargain is the #22,076 most-played card on EDHREC, up 453 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Up 453 in 30 days
Cruel Bargain FAQ
How much is Cruel Bargain worth?
Cruel Bargain is worth about $6.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $6.27 price because supply is limited to a single printing.
What can I play instead of Cruel Bargain?
Cards that fill a similar role include Infernal Contract, Peer into the Abyss, Promise of Power.





