Hard Bargain
| Name | Hard Bargain |
|---|---|
| Type | Spell |
| Description | [Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)[Repeat] :rb_energy_2: (You may pay the additional cost to repeat this spell's effect.)Counter a spell unless its controller pays :rb_energy_2:. |
| Artist | Wild Blue Studios |
| Set | Spiritforged #136 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Energy | 2 |
| Domains | Chaos |
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About Hard Bargain
Hard Bargain, Spell, designed by Wild Blue Studios first released in March 2026 in the set Spiritforged.
**Hard Bargain** fits best in tempo-control or midrange-control decks that want flexible interaction while keeping mana efficiency—especially decks that hold up energy for reactive play and can pressure opponents into awkward taps. Because it taxes rather than hard-counters, it shines early or in energy-denial strategies where opponents are frequently tapping out; the repeat ability makes it scale well into midgame counter-wars if you can stockpile energy. It’s weaker in slow tap-out control mirrors where opponents can reliably pay the tax, and in hyper-aggro decks that don’t want to leave resources open. If the format includes a true hard counter at similar cost (e.g., a 2-cost unconditional counterspell) or a 1-cost soft counter with broader tempo upside, those would generally be better in pure control builds due to reliability; however, Hard Bargain is stronger than single-tax counters because of its repeat clause, giving it late-game relevance. Overall, it should see play in energy
Frequently asked questions about Hard Bargain
What type of card is Hard Bargain?
Hard Bargain is a Spell card in Riftbound riftb.
What is the effect of Hard Bargain?
[Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)[Repeat] :rb_energy_2: (You may pay the additional cost to repeat this spell's effect.)Counter a spell unless its controller pays :rb_energy_2:.
What is the original set of Hard Bargain?
Hard Bargain was first released in the set Spiritforged, illustrated by Wild Blue Studios.
What is the legality of Hard Bargain?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Hard Bargain can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Hard Bargain?
Cards similar to Hard Bargain include Downstage Dramatics. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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