Name
Bond of Agony
Mana Cost
Type
Sorcery
Set
Dissension
Rarity
Uncommon
Text
As an additional cost to cast this spell, pay X life.
Each other player loses X life.
Flavor Text
The Rakdos are unique in designing torture equipment they can operate while "suffering" alongside their victims.
Number
#38
Legal Formats
Commander | Duel | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Vintage
Availability
Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(15/04/2013)
You must pay both X life and . For example, if you want each other player to lose 2 life when Bond of Agony resolves, you must pay and 2 life.
(01/05/2006)
You can choose an X that’s equal to your life total. If you do, you’ll pay that much life when the spell is cast and will lose the game before it resolves.
(01/05/2006)
You can’t choose an X that’s greater than your life total.
Artist
Luca Zontini
Translations