Nicol Bolas

Description

This foil edition of the Elder Dragon serves as a centerpiece for collectors who appreciate high-impact artifacts from the game’s history. With a mana value of eight, this card represents a significant investment of resources, demanding strategic planning in any deck built around it. Nicol Bolas is a seven-seven seven-power and toughness Elder Dragon that costs two generic mana, two blue, two black, and two red. The card’s abilities make it a relentless threat. It possesses flying, allowing it to bypass most blockers. At the beginning of your upkeep, you must sacrifice Nicol Bolas unless you pay one blue, one black, and one red mana. This ongoing cost adds a layer of tension to gameplay, as maintaining control of this powerful creature requires consistent mana generation. The most feared ability triggers whenever Nicol Bolas deals damage to an opponent. When this happens, that player discards their entire hand. This effect can completely dismantle an opponent’s strategy, removing key spells and resources in a single instance. The flavor text, referencing Dominaria’s most ancient evil, underscores the character’s menacing presence within the game’s lore. Art by D. Alexander Gregory, this card is a staple for enthusiasts of the Masters 25 set. Its tri-color identity (blue, black, and red) allows for versatile integration into various color combinations. Collectors often seek out this foil version to complete their Masters 25 collections or to add a dramatic, high-cost creature to their library.