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Nicol Bolas

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{2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}
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Card details
Artist
D. Alexander Gregory
Frame
2003
Language
EN
Border
black
Security stamp
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Format legality
AlchemyNot legal
BrawlNot legal
CommanderLegal
DuelLegal
Future StandardNot legal
GladiatorNot legal
HistoricNot legal
LegacyLegal
ModernLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Old SchoolNot legal
PauperNot legal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
PennyLegal
PioneerNot legal
PreDHLegal
PremodernLegal
StandardNot legal
Standard BrawlNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Tiny LeadersNot legal
VintageLegal
Oracle text

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.

P/T7/7
Abilities
Flying
TriggeredAt the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice Nicol Bolas unless you pay {U}{B}{R}.
TriggeredWhenever Nicol Bolas deals damage to an opponent, that player discards their hand.
Plays as
Opponent Discard
Flavor & art
“Dominaria's most ancient evil.”
Illustrated by
D. Alexander Gregory
Open in…
ScryfallTCGplayerEDHREC
Rulings
  • 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.