Quick Answer

A-Deal Gone Bad is a common Instant from SNC (SNC) costing {3}{B}.

A-Deal Gone Bad MTG card

A-Deal Gone Bad

Instant

Card Text

Target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn. Target player mills three cards. You gain 3 life.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Mathias Kollros
Mill

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Historic Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A-Deal Gone Bad? Basics

A-Deal Gone Bad is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn. Target player mills three cards. You gain 3 life."

How much mana does A-Deal Gone Bad cost to cast? Basics

A-Deal Gone Bad has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

A-Deal Gone Bad's mana cost of {3}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

A-Deal Gone Bad has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

A-Deal Gone Bad's current oracle text is: "Target creature gets -3/-3 until end of turn. Target player mills three cards. You gain 3 life."

What is the current price of A-Deal Gone Bad? Pricing

Price data for A-Deal Gone Bad is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy A-Deal Gone Bad? Pricing

You can purchase A-Deal Gone Bad from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is A-Deal Gone Bad legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for A-Deal Gone Bad in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is A-Deal Gone Bad legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for A-Deal Gone Bad in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is A-Deal Gone Bad legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for A-Deal Gone Bad in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is A-Deal Gone Bad legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for A-Deal Gone Bad in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is A-Deal Gone Bad legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for A-Deal Gone Bad in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is A-Deal Gone Bad legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for A-Deal Gone Bad in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is A-Deal Gone Bad legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for A-Deal Gone Bad in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is A-Deal Gone Bad from? Details

This printing of A-Deal Gone Bad is from SNC (SNC), with collector number A-74.

A-Deal Gone Bad may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is A-Deal Gone Bad's rarity? Details

A-Deal Gone Bad is a common card in SNC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated A-Deal Gone Bad? Details

A-Deal Gone Bad was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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