“Dominaria's most ancient evil.”
Flying
Nicol Bolas
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
Mana Cost: {2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}
Oracle Rules Text: 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.
Flavor Text: Dominaria's most ancient evil.
Set: Masters 25 (#209), Rarity: Rare, Artist: D. Alexander Gregory
Legendary
Creature
Black
Red
Blue
Rare
Evasion
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (1)
2009-10-01
Nicol Bolas's third ability triggers whenever it deals damage to an opponent for any reason. It's not limited to combat damage.
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