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Cruel Bargain — Portal Magic: The Gathering card
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Cruel Bargain

Stable+3.3%
Portal, 1997 · #86
Cruel Bargain's Near Mint price is up 3.5% ($0.23) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Nov 2, 2026
Card Details
TypeSorcery
Mana CostBBB
ArtistAdrian Smith
Card TextDraw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up.
Format Legality
CommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$6.87
moderate
$5.73
$11.99
Condition?
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofNov 2
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$6.87
Movement
7D Change+3.3% (+$0.22)
30D Change+3.5% (+$0.23)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 2
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$6.87NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Cruel Bargain worth?
The current Near Mint price for Cruel Bargain from Portal (Magic: The Gathering) is $6.87. It has increased 3.3% over the past 7 days.
What set is Cruel Bargain from?
Cruel Bargain is from the Portal set, released May 1997. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Cruel Bargain?
Cruel Bargain is a rare card from Portal in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Cruel Bargain changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Cruel Bargain has risen 3.5% ($0.23) to $6.87.