This 2017 Hour of Devastation release features Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh as a Mythic Rare legendary Planeswalker. Card #140 showcases the powerful foil treatment sought by TCG collectors.
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Hour of Devastation
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Description
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh stands as one of the most formidable Planeswalkers in the history of Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2017 as part of the Hour of Devastation expansion, this card is cataloged as number 140. It holds the Mythic Rare designation, marking it as a high-tier inclusion within the set's distribution hierarchy. The card features a premium foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors and players alike. As a legendary Planeswalker with the Bolas subtype, this card commands a mana cost of {4}{U}{B}{R} and begins with 7 loyalty. The card’s abilities allow for significant board control and resource manipulation. Players can utilize its +2 ability to force opponents to exile cards from their libraries, potentially casting them without paying mana costs. Its +1 ability clears opponent hands by forcing them to exile cards, while the devastating -12 loyalty ability can exile all nonland permanents opponents control, shifting the game state dramatically. Owning card 140 provides a tangible connection to this pivotal era in the game’s history. Whether building a collection of legendary Planeswalkers or seeking high-impact cards for competitive play, this foil version offers both aesthetic and functional value. The foil treatment adds a layer of durability and visual distinction, making it a standout piece for any Magic: The Gathering collection. As a Mythic Rare, it represents the pinnacle of rarity within its set, appealing to those who appreciate the prestige associated with higher-tier cards.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Raymond Swanland
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{U}{B}{R}
Legendary Planeswalker — Bolas
7
B, R, U
Card Text
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+2: Target opponent exiles cards from the top of their library until they exile a nonland card. Until end of turn, you may cast that card without paying its mana cost. +1: Each opponent exiles two cards from their hand. −4: Nicol Bolas deals 7 damage to target opponent, creature an opponent controls, or planeswalker an opponent controls. −12: Exile each nonland permanent your opponents control.
FAQ
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What set is Nicol Bolas God-Pharaoh from?
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is from the Hour of Devastation expansion, released in 2017. It is the 140th card in that set and is designated as a Mythic Rare legendary Planeswalker.
What are the abilities of Nicol Bolas God-Pharaoh?
This Planeswalker can exile cards from opponents' libraries to cast them for free, force opponents to exile cards from their hands, deal 7 damage to a target, or exile all nonland permanents opponents control with its ultimate ability.
Who illustrated Nicol Bolas God-Pharaoh?
The artwork for card number 140 in Hour of Devastation was created by Raymond Swanland, known for his detailed fantasy illustrations in the Magic: The Gathering franchise.
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