Bond of Agony
~$1.59 low · ~$10.17 high
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Black. Sorcery
Dissension #38 · Illustrated by Luca Zontini
Dissension #38 · Illustrated by Luca ZontiniWhat is Bond of Agony worth?
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Oracle text
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.
Format legality
The only printing of Bond of Agony
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dissension dis #38· 2006uncommon· Cardmarket €0.52 · €5.12 foil | uncommon | $1.59 | $10.17 | €0.52€5.12 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2006
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #15,245 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Luca Zontini
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Dissension card (#38).
38
- 38Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (3)
May 1, 2006
You can’t choose an X that’s greater than your life total.
May 1, 2006
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.
April 15, 2013
You must pay both X life and
. For example, if you want each other player to lose 2 life when Bond of Agony resolves, you must pay 
and 2 life.
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