Quick Answer

Bargaining Table is a rare Artifact from MMQ (MMQ) costing {5}. Current price: $0.42 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bargaining Table MTG card

Bargaining Table

Artifact

Card Text

{X}, {T}: Draw a card. X is the number of cards in an opponent's hand.

Although it looks like a game, business around the table is deadly serious.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Scott M. Fischer

Market Prices

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$0.42
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TCGPlayer
$9.44
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.50
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Cardmarket
€9.91
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bargaining Table? Basics

Bargaining Table is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{X}, {T}: Draw a card. X is the number of cards in an opponent's hand."

How much mana does Bargaining Table cost to cast? Basics

Bargaining Table has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Bargaining Table's mana cost of {5} 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.

Bargaining Table has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Bargaining Table's current oracle text is: "{X}, {T}: Draw a card. X is the number of cards in an opponent's hand."

What is the current price of Bargaining Table? Pricing

The current market price for Bargaining Table is approximately $0.42 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.44 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Bargaining Table? Pricing

You can purchase Bargaining Table 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.

Bargaining Table normal: $0.42 | foil: $9.44

Is Bargaining Table legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bargaining Table in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bargaining Table legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bargaining Table in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bargaining Table legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bargaining Table is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Bargaining Table legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bargaining Table in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bargaining Table legal in Legacy? Legality

Bargaining Table is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bargaining Table legal in Vintage? Legality

Bargaining Table is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Bargaining Table legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bargaining Table 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 Bargaining Table from? Details

This printing of Bargaining Table is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 288.

Bargaining Table may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bargaining Table's rarity? Details

Bargaining Table is a rare card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Bargaining Table? Details

Bargaining Table was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.

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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