Bargain
Portal Second Age 14 • uncommon
- Set
- Portal Second Age
- Collector number
- 14
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Phil Foglio
- Market price
- $1.01
What it does
Target opponent draws a card.
You gain 7 life.
Bargaining with a goblin is like trading with a child; both believe they already own everything.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age set, Bargain was designed as a simplified introductory product for Magic: The Gathering. This set aimed to broaden the game's appeal by removing the complexity of instant-speed interactions and stack mechanics, focusing instead on a more linear, beginner-friendly play experience. It was intended to serve as a gateway for new players who were intimidated by the increasingly intricate rules of the core sets.
The card was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic artists in the early history of the game. His illustration captures the dark, thematic nature of black mana through a high-contrast, atmospheric rendering. While the card itself is a relatively straightforward resource-exchange mechanic, its inclusion in the Second Age set reflects a specific era in Wizards of the Coast's history where they prioritized accessible mechanics to expand the player base beyond competitive hobbyist circles.
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