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Cruel Bargain Portal MTG card
POR #86 · Art by Adrian Smith
POR set symbol, RarePortal#86Rare

Cruel Bargain

Sorcery
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · POR #86 nonfoil
$6.27 −0.3% −$0.02, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+0.8%
EDHREC rank
#22,076 Up 453 in 30 days
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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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Where to Buy and Sell Cruel Bargain

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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.

POR set symbol, RarePOR #86
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Cruel Bargain Rules Text & Legality

Cruel Bargain

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.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Cruel Bargain has been reprinted 1 time.

  • May 1, 1997POR set symbol, RarePortalPOR #86

Cruel Bargain in Commander

Cruel Bargain is the #22,076 most-played card on EDHREC, up 453 places over the last 30 days.

#22,076 EDHREC rank
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.