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Nicol Bolas

{2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}

Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon

Masters Edition III·me3 #163·Rare·2009·Art by Edward P. Beard, Jr.
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Nicol Bolas
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Oracle Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice Nicol Bolas unless you pay {U}{B}{R}.

Whenever Nicol Bolas deals damage to an opponent, that player discards their hand.

P / T

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Set
Masters Edition III (ME3)
Number
#163
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Edward P. Beard, Jr.
Frame
1997
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil

Value

MTGO Tix
0.05

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings1

10/1/2009·wotc

Nicol Bolas's third ability triggers whenever it deals damage to an opponent for any reason. It's not limited to combat damage.

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