Quick Answer

Dark Bargain is a common Instant from DOM (DOM) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dark Bargain MTG card

Dark Bargain

Instant

Card Text

Look at the top three cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard. Dark Bargain deals 2 damage to you.

"I have pustules of the great Ratadrabik, very cheap. No? Surely you'll want a tincture of Nevinyrral's pulverized remains. Genuine!"

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 DOM DOM 🎨 Tyler Jacobson

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dark Bargain? Basics

Dark Bargain is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Look at the top three cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard. Dark Bargain deals 2 damage to you."

How much mana does Dark Bargain cost to cast? Basics

Dark Bargain 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.

Dark Bargain'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.

Dark Bargain 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.

Dark Bargain's current oracle text is: "Look at the top three cards of your library. Put two of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard. Dark Bargain deals 2 damage to you."

What is the current price of Dark Bargain? Pricing

The current market price for Dark Bargain is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Dark Bargain? Pricing

You can purchase Dark Bargain 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.

Dark Bargain normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.47

Is Dark Bargain legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dark Bargain in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dark Bargain legal in Modern? Legality

Dark Bargain is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dark Bargain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dark Bargain 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 Dark Bargain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dark Bargain is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dark Bargain legal in Legacy? Legality

Dark Bargain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dark Bargain legal in Vintage? Legality

Dark Bargain 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 Dark Bargain legal in Pauper? Legality

Dark Bargain is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Dark Bargain from? Details

This printing of Dark Bargain is from DOM (DOM), with collector number 83.

Dark Bargain may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dark Bargain's rarity? Details

Dark Bargain is a common card in DOM.

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

Who illustrated Dark Bargain? Details

Dark Bargain was illustrated by Tyler Jacobson.

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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