Slave of Bolas
DCI Promos 27 • rare
- Set
- DCI Promos
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana or red mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Karl Kopinski
- Finish
- Foil
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
The Slave of Bolas card, originally appearing in the Alara Reborn expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2009, was reimagined as a DCI promo card numbered 27. These promotional versions were primarily distributed through the DCI tournament program, rewarding players for participating in sanctioned events or placing highly in regional tournaments. The card reflects the lore of Nicol Bolas, the series' primary antagonist, representing his ability to exert total control over his subordinates through dark magic.
The illustration for the card was provided by artist Raymond Swanland, whose distinctively visceral and high-contrast style became a hallmark of late 2000s Magic art. Swanland focused on conveying the brutal, visceral nature of the spell's effect, emphasizing chaotic energy and the menacing silhouette of the planeswalker. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the player base for its evocative depiction of Grixis-aligned themes, further cementing its status as a sought-after aesthetic piece for collectors of promotional foils.
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