Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas 42 • mythic
- Set
- Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana black mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Izzy
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
+3: Destroy target noncreature permanent.
−2: Gain control of target creature.
−9: Nicol Bolas deals 7 damage to target player or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards seven cards, then sacrifices seven permanents of their choice.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2011 as part of the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas set, this card serves as a specialized reprint of the original Planeswalker card from the Conflux expansion. The Duel Decks series was designed by Wizards of the Coast to offer ready-to-play, thematic matchups that pitted iconic characters against one another, providing a narrative-driven experience for players looking to explore the lore of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.
The artwork for this specific version was provided by D. Alexander Gregory. His portrayal captures the draconic entity's immense power and arrogance, staying true to the character's status as a legendary elder dragon and master of schemes. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a powerful centerpiece for the Grixis-colored deck, maintaining its reputation as one of the most formidable and flavor-accurate depictions of the character within the game's competitive history.
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