How does a Repeat on Hard Bargain work? Do you target one spell so that the opponent needs to pay 4 energy to use it, or do you target 2 different spells?

When you play Hard Bargain with Repeat, you have flexibility in how you use it. You can choose to target the same spell twice or two different spells.

Here is how it works based on the official rules and FAQs:

1. Declaring Repeat

You must decide whether to pay the Repeat cost ([2] energy) at the moment you play Hard Bargain from your hand. It is an additional cost that must be paid upfront. You cannot wait to see if your opponent pays the cost for the first instance before deciding to add a second one.

2. Targeting

Because Repeat allows you to execute the spell's instructions an additional time, you make targeting choices for each execution during the "Make Relevant Choices" step of playing the card:

• Targeting two different spells: You can target two separate spells on the chain. If you do, your opponent must pay the cost for each one individually to prevent them from being countered.
• Targeting the same spell twice: You can target the same spell with both executions. If you do, your opponent must pay the cost for both instances (a total of 4 energy) to prevent that single spell from being countered.

3. Important Nuances

• The Chain: Even with Repeat paid, Hard Bargain is only played once and goes on the chain as a single object. However, its effect (countering) is executed twice.
• Opponent's Choice: If you target the same spell twice, your opponent must pay 4 energy total to save it. If they only pay 2, the first instance of the counter is nullified, but the second instance will still resolve and counter the spell.
• Timing: You must play Hard Bargain as a reaction to the spell(s) you are targeting. If the opponent's spell has already resolved, it is too late to counter it.

This information is based on the standard rules for the chain and the specific FAQs for Hard Bargain (FAQ #3433, #9, #816, #710, #4047).