The 2012 Magic 2013 card Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker (#199) is a Mythic Rare foil featuring a mana cost of {4}{U}{B}{B}{R} and 5 loyalty.
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2013
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Description
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker is a Legendary Planeswalker card from the Magic 2013 set, identified as card number 199. Produced in 2012, this Magic: The Gathering trading card features a foil finish and is classified as a Mythic Rare. The card depicts the Bolas subtype with a mana cost of {4}{U}{B}{B}{R} and a mana value of 8, utilizing the color identity of B, R, and U. Designed by D. Alexander Gregory, the card has a starting loyalty of 5 and utilizes a normal layout.
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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, Planeswalker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
D. Alexander Gregory
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{U}{B}{B}{R}
Legendary Planeswalker — Bolas
5
B, R, U
Card Text
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+3: Destroy target noncreature permanent. −2: Gain control of target creature. −9: Nicol Bolas deals 7 damage to target player or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards seven cards, then sacrifices seven permanents of their choice.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker?
The mana cost for Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker is {4}{U}{B}{B}{R}. This requires four generic mana, one blue mana, and two black mana to cast.
Who illustrated the Magic 2013 Nicol Bolas card?
The artwork for this card was created by D. Alexander Gregory. The card is card number 199 in the Magic 2013 set.
What is the loyalty value of this Planeswalker?
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker has a starting loyalty of 5. As a Legendary Planeswalker, it has the Bolas subtype.
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