Cruel Bargain

Sorcery

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Collector number86

SetPortal (POR)

Rarityrare

Released1997-05-01

Mana cost{B}{B}{B}

Mana value3

ColoursB

Power / toughness—

ArtistAdrian Smith

Oracle text

Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up.

Format legality

legacy: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalduel: legalpredh: legaltlr: legal

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