Cruel Bargain
MTG · Portal · R
Released 1997-06-02
$5.07
30-day forecast: $5.08
Live MTG price tracking, buyout detection, and price predictions for Cruel Bargain on TCG Collector Tools.
Card Text
Draw four cards. You lose half your life, rounded up.
Prices Across Marketplaces
TCGplayer (market)
$5.07
TCGplayer (mid)
$6.56
TCGplayer (low)
$5.07
Price Forecast
| Horizon | Forecast | vs Today |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days (stable) | $5.08 | +0.2% |
| 30 days (stable) | $5.08 | +0.2% |
| 90 days | $4.72 | -6.9% |
| 180 days | $4.72 | -6.9% |
| 1 year | $4.72 | -6.9% |
Confidence: Pattern Sniffed · Calibrated 30-day range $4.50–$5.66 · vintage card · veryLow volatility
Our Forecast Track Record
What we predicted for this card, and what actually happened. We publish misses as well as hits. Anchored 2026-04-09 · at $5.67 · 156 days ago.
| Horizon | We predicted | Actual | Error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 7 | $5.44 | $4.34 | -20.2% |
| Day 30 | $5.45 | $3.60 | -33.9% |
| Day 90 | $5.51 | $4.49 | -18.5% |
Signal Analysis
HOLD
Conviction 50/100 · Target $5.08 · Range $4.57–$5.59 · over 30d
Mixed signals. Monitor for clearer direction.
Recent Price History
$4.99
$4.99
$5.09
$5.09
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$5.09
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Cruel Bargain worth?
Cruel Bargain is currently $5.07 on TCGplayer for the Portal printing. Prices update daily from live marketplace data.
Is Cruel Bargain going up or down in price?
Our 30-day forecast for Cruel Bargain is $5.08, with a stable trend (data confidence: Pattern Sniffed).