The Bolas's Citadel foil card from Magic: The Gathering's War of the Spark set is a highly sought-after legendary artifact. This foil treatment enhances its appeal for TCG collectors and players alike.
Bolas's Citadel
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • War of the Spark
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Description
Bolas's Citadel, printed as card number 79 in the 2019 War of the Spark expansion, stands as a formidable Legendary Artifact within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game universe. Designed by Jonas De Ro, this card features a distinctive foil finish that elevates its visual presence on the table and in any collection. The card requires a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{B} and has a mana value of 6, making it a significant investment of resources that demands strategic planning. The gameplay mechanics of Bolas's Citadel are both pervasive and punishing. It allows players to look at the top card of their library and play lands and spells directly from that position, bypassing the traditional mana cost by paying life instead. This ability to manipulate the library top creates consistent advantage, while the card’s ultimate ability—sacrificing ten nonland permanents to deal 10 damage to each opponent—offers a dramatic finisher. For collectors, the War of the Spark set represents a pivotal era in Magic history, and owning a foil version of such a powerful card adds depth to any assembly.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Bolas's Citadel
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Jonas De Ro
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{B}{B}{B}
Legendary Artifact
B
Card Text
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You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may play lands and cast spells from the top of your library. If you cast a spell this way, pay life equal to its mana value rather than pay its mana cost. {T}, Sacrifice ten nonland permanents: Each opponent loses 10 life.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Bolas's Citadel in Magic: The Gathering?
Bolas's Citadel has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{B} and a mana value of 6. It is a black Legendary Artifact that requires three black mana and three generic mana to cast.
How does Bolas's Citadel affect gameplay in Magic: The Gathering?
This card allows players to cast spells from the top of their library by paying its mana value in life instead of mana. Its ultimate ability lets you sacrifice ten nonland permanents to deal 10 damage to each opponent.
Who illustrated the Bolas's Citadel card from the War of the Spark set?
The card was illustrated by Jonas De Ro. His artwork is featured on the foil version of this legendary artifact from the 2019 War of the Spark expansion.
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