Cruel Bargain (POR #86)
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Cruel Bargain is a rare printing from Portal (POR #86), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Adrian Smith.
Card text
Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up.
Details
| Mana cost | {B}{B}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Portal (POR) |
| Collector number | 86 |
| Artist | Adrian Smith |
| Released | 1997-05-01 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $6.16 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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