Bond of Agony
Dissension 38 • uncommon
- Set
- Dissension
- Collector number
- 38
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- X mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Luca Zontini
- Market price
- $1.64
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bond of Agony was released in 2006 as part of the Dissension expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set served as the final chapter of the Ravnica: City of Guilds block, focusing on the remaining three guilds of the plane: the Azorius Senate, the Rakdos Cult, and the Simic Combine. This card was designed as a rare black sorcery aligned with the chaotic, hedonistic nature of the Cult of Rakdos, reflecting their theme of shared pain and high-risk mechanical play.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Jaime Jones, who sought to capture the visceral and macabre aesthetic associated with the Rakdos faction. The imagery leans into the guild's penchant for dark theatrics and sacrifice. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its unique ability to weaponize life totals, often serving as a niche finisher in aggressive or combo-oriented decks that prioritize rapid resource exchange over board presence.
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