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Compulsive Research

{2}{U}

Sorcery

Archenemy: Nicol Bolas·e01 #23·Common·2017·Art by Sara Winters
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Compulsive Research
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Oracle Text

Target player draws three cards. Then that player discards two cards unless they discard a land card.

"Four parts molten bronze, yes . . . one part frozen mercury, yes, yes . . . but then what?"

Set
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (E01)
Number
#23
Rarity
Common
Artist
Sara Winters
Frame
2015
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil
USD
$0.33
EUR
€0.14

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings1

3/14/2017·wotc

The target player can discard either one land card or two cards which may or may not be lands. The player can discard one land and one other card or two land cards if they choose.

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