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Nicol Bolas

Masters 25 (A25)

{2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice Nicol Bolas unless you pay {U}{B}{R}. Whenever Nicol Bolas deals damage to an opponent, that player discards their hand.
Plays as
Opponent Discard
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersNot legal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlNot legal
GladiatorNot legal

Other

PremodernLegal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardNot legal

EDHREC #12,306

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Rulings

1 · latest Oct 1, 2009
  • WotCOct 1, 2009

    Nicol Bolas's third ability triggers whenever it deals damage to an opponent for any reason. It's not limited to combat damage.