Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh

Description

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is a legendary planeswalker card from the Magic: The Gathering Hour of Devastation Promos set, released in 2017. This card carries the catalog number 140s and is printed as a foil mythic rare, distinguishing it within the broader Hour of Devastation promotional landscape. The artwork is by Raymond Swanland, whose design work defines the visual identity of this release. As a seven-mana-cost card with a color identity of black, red, and blue, Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh operates as a powerful force on the battlefield. Players deploy this legendary planeswalker to exert significant board control. The card’s abilities allow the controller to exile cards from opponents' libraries or hands, deal direct damage to opponents, creatures, or other planeswalkers, and ultimately exile all nonland permanents controlled by opponents when the ultimate ability is activated. This foil version of Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is particularly notable for its mythic rarity status, which places it at the top of the set's rarity hierarchy. The combination of the foil finish and the character's narrative significance makes this card a focal point for builders of the Hour of Devastation Promos checklist. The card’s mechanics require strategic resource management, as its abilities range from card advantage through exile effects to board-wiping power. Its seven loyalty starting value reflects its durability and impact. Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is a Mythic Rare foil promo card from the 2017 Hour of Devastation Promos set, featuring a mana cost of {4}{U}{B}{R} and illustrated by Raymond Swanland.