Disciple of Bolas
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 178 • rare
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
- Collector number
- 178
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
When this creature enters, sacrifice another creature. You gain X life and draw X cards, where X is that creature's power.
"Lord Bolas has shown me how each miserable little life holds untold resources."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Disciple of Bolas was first introduced in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering core set, designed as a powerful rare creature that epitomizes the dark, sacrificial utility of black-aligned decks. The card was created to provide players with a significant advantage by allowing them to sacrifice a creature to draw cards and gain life, reflecting the theme of extracting power through ruinous bargains.
This specific iteration, featured in the Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander set, utilizes the atmospheric illustration by Slawomir Maniak. Maniak, a frequent contributor to the game, opted for a dramatic, visceral composition that captures the cult-like devotion associated with the villainous dragon-god Nicol Bolas. The card has been well-received by players for its efficiency and remains a staple in the Commander format, where its ability to refill a hand provides a critical engine for long-term gameplay.
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