Bond of Agony (38)
DIS · Dissension · uncommon
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 1.0 |
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | B |
| EDHREC rank | 15176 |
As an additional cost to cast this spell, pay X life. Each other player loses X life.
The Rakdos are unique in designing torture equipment they can operate while "suffering" alongside their victims.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $1.64 | $10.53 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.98 | $3.10 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.65 | $4.93 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $1.99 | $11.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.80 | $6.00 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2006-05-01: You can’t choose an X that’s greater than your life total.
- 2006-05-01: You can choose an X that’s equal to your life total. If you do, you’ll pay that much life when the spell is cast and will lose the game before it resolves.
- 2013-04-15: You must pay both X life and {X}{B}. For example, if you want each other player to lose 2 life when Bond of Agony resolves, you must pay {2}{B} and 2 life.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 苦痛禁锢 |
| French | Lien d'angoisse |
| German | Verbunden im Schmerz |
| Italian | Legame di Agonia |
| Japanese | 苦悶の結合 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Elo de Agonia |
| Russian | Оковы страданий |
| Spanish | Vínculo de agonía |