Disciple of Bolas
New Capenna Commander 247 • rare
- Set
- New Capenna Commander
- Collector number
- 247
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $1.38
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 first appeared in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2013, designed as a creature that rewards players for sacrificing their own resources. The card reflects a core philosophy of black-aligned magic, which emphasizes gaining power at the cost of one's own board state. Its inclusion in the New Capenna Commander set, specifically as card number 247, brought this classic utility piece into a modern, art-deco-inspired framework that explores the flavor of crime families and urban corruption.
The original illustration was created by Igor Kieryluk, whose work often leans into the dark, visceral aesthetic required for high-mana cost creatures in the black color identity. His design for the Disciple emphasizes the parasitic and ritualistic nature of the character, depicting a figure draped in shadows that align with the influence of the elder dragon Nicol Bolas. Since its debut, the card has been consistently received by players as a staple for deck building, valued for its ability to generate significant card advantage in late-game scenarios.
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