Magic: The Gathering

Slave of Bolas

The List E01-86 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: E01-86
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: $0.33

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$0.33market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.33 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon sorcery card, illustrated by Steve Argyle, is a notable inclusion in The List. Its presence in this specific collection series makes it a distinctive find for those who appreciate curated selections of historical gameplay pieces.

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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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Slave of Bolas is a sorcery card originally printed in the Alara Reborn expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2009. The card is mechanically significant for its dual utility, allowing a player to temporarily steal an opponent's creature and subsequently sacrifice it for a direct burn effect. This thematic design reflects the ruthlessness of Nicol Bolas, the central draconic antagonist of the Alara block, whose narrative influence often involves manipulating and discarding his subordinates.

The artwork was provided by Steve Argyle, a prolific illustrator known for his dramatic, high-contrast style. In this piece, Argyle captured the menacing essence of Bolas’s control, depicting a victim caught in the thrall of the dragon’s influence. While the card is a functional reprint in The List—a curated selection of cards from Magic’s history inserted into modern booster packs—it remains a recognizable example of Grixis-aligned card design, favoring aggressive, sacrificial play styles.

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About

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