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Cruel Bargain | MTG Deck Rec

Cruel Bargain

Cruel Bargain

Sorcery

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

Legal in Commander
About $6.16

What it does

burst draw
life for cards
pure draw

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Art from Cruel Bargain by Adrian Smith

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