Illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr. · Card image provided by Scryfall.
CHR 81 · rare
Nicol Bolas
Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
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Collector number81
SetChronicles (CHR)
Rarityrare
Released1995-07-01
Mana cost{2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}
Mana value8
ColoursB, R, U
Power / toughness7 / 7
ArtistEdward P. Beard, Jr.
Oracle 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.
Format legality
modern: legallegacy: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalduel: legaloldschool: legalpremodern: legalpredh: legal
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