Slave of Bolas
Alara Reborn 136 • uncommon
- Set
- Alara Reborn
- Collector number
- 136
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana or red mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Gain control of target creature. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.
Nicol Bolas doesn't distinguish between servants and victims.
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
Slave of Bolas was released in 2009 as part of the Alara Reborn expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the final set in the Shards of Alara block, it emphasized the climax of the narrative arc involving the elder dragon Nicol Bolas, who sought to manipulate the energy of the planar convergence. The card was designed as a sorcery that temporarily gains control of a creature while providing a sacrifice outlet, reflecting the ruthless and exploitative nature of Bolas’s influence over his minions.
The artwork was illustrated by Dave Kendall, whose signature dark and atmospheric style was chosen to depict the unsettling theme of magical subjugation. The piece portrays a warrior under the thrall of the dragon, effectively capturing the card's mechanical intent within the game's lore. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its efficiency in limited play formats, serving as a powerful, albeit color-intensive, tool for aggressive strategies that rely on sacrificing resources for tactical advantage.
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