Cruel Bargain
Sorcery · Rare
Cruel Bargain is currently worth about $6.19 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2014
- Artist
- Adrian Smith
Playability
#22138 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal | 86 | Rare | $6.19 | — |
| Vintage Masters | 111 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Portal #86 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $6.19 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$6.19 – $6.39 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Cruel Bargain worth?
Cruel Bargain is currently worth about $6.19 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Cruel Bargain printed in?
Cruel Bargain has been printed in 2 sets, including Vintage Masters, Portal.
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Is Cruel Bargain legal in Commander?
Yes — Cruel Bargain is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Cruel Bargain legal in Modern?
Cruel Bargain is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Cruel Bargain on the Reserved List?
No — Cruel Bargain is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Vintage Masters · Portal
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