Sudden Demise
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas 59 • rare
- Set
- Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 59
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Choose a color. Sudden Demise deals X damage to each creature of the chosen color.
In the Skyfang Mountains, one misstep can mean the end of an entire clan.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sudden Demise was originally released in the 2017 Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set, a product designed to support a specialized multiplayer format where three players coordinate to defeat a single, powerful 'archenemy.' The card serves as a thematic piece within this set, reflecting the high-stakes, destructive nature of the villainous Nicol Bolas character. It functions as a targeted removal spell, emphasizing the ruthless efficiency required for the archenemy to maintain board control against multiple opponents.
The artwork for this iteration was illustrated by Greg Staples, who is known for his atmospheric and gritty contributions to the game. Staples utilized a dark, visceral style to capture the suddenness and finality of the spell, aligning with the dramatic aesthetic of the Nicol Bolas narrative arc. The card was received as a functional tool for black-aligned control decks, prized for its ability to punish players relying on specific color commitments in a chaotic, asymmetrical game environment.
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