| 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 | #136 |
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Hard Bargain, Spell, designed by Wild Blue Studios first released in Mar, 2026 in the set .
**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
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