Archenemy: Nicol Bolas

E01 · 106 cards · Released

Aegis Angel
Creature — Angel

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

When this creature enters, another target permanent gains indestructible for as long as you control this creature. (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it. A creature with indestructible can't be destroyed by damage.)

5/5
Aerial Responder
Creature — Dwarf Soldier

Flying, vigilance, lifelink

Dwarves have an instinct for repair, an inherent understanding of how systems work, and a reputation for fearlessness. They're perfect candidates for the Fair's emergency response team.

2/3
Anointer of Champions
Creature — Human Cleric

: Target attacking creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

"Arise. You have been anointed by the light. Go forth and fight without fear, for you shall be victorious."

1/1
Doomed Traveler
Creature — Human Soldier

When this creature dies, create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying.

He vowed he would never rest until he reached his destination. He doesn't know how right he was.

1/1
Excoriate
Sorcery

Exile target tapped creature.

The demon had flown past the reach of Erebos's whip but not the point of the sun god's spear.

Expedition Raptor
Creature — Bird

Flying

When this creature enters, support 2. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two other target creatures.)

2/2
Fencing Ace
Creature — Human Soldier

Double strike (This creature deals both first-strike and regular combat damage.)

His prowess gives the guildless hope that they can hold out against tyranny.

1/1
Fiendslayer Paladin
Creature — Human Knight

First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)

This creature can't be the target of black or red spells your opponents control.

2/2
Flickerwisp
Creature — Elemental

Flying

When this creature enters, exile another target permanent. Return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.

Its wings disturb more than air.

3/1
Gideon Jura
Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon

[+2]: During target opponent's next turn, creatures that player controls attack Gideon Jura if able.

[−2]: Destroy target tapped creature.

[0]: Until end of turn, Gideon Jura becomes a 6/6 Human Soldier creature that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn.

Loyalty: 6
Gideon's Lawkeeper
Creature — Human Soldier

, : Tap target creature.

"The essence of a lawful society is swift deterrence."

1/1
Grand Abolisher
Creature — Human Cleric

During your turn, your opponents can't cast spells or activate abilities of artifacts, creatures, or enchantments.

"Your superstitions and mumblings are useless chaff before my righteousness."

2/2
Grasp of the Hieromancer
Enchantment — Aura

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has "Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature defending player controls."

"There is power in abandon, but far more in control."

—Warden Hixus, to Kytheon

Lightwielder Paladin
Creature — Human Knight

First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may exile target black or red permanent that player controls.

4/4
Mentor of the Meek
Creature — Human Soldier

Whenever another creature you control with power 2 or less enters, you may pay . If you do, draw a card.

"In these halls there is no pass or fail. Your true test comes with the first full moon."

2/2
Moment of Heroism
Instant

Target creature gets +2/+2 and gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)

"My faith is stronger than fang, claw, or mindless hunger."

Odric, Master Tactician
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

Whenever Odric and at least three other creatures attack, you choose which creatures block this combat and how those creatures block.

"Fear holds no place in faith's battle plan."

3/4
Precinct Captain
Creature — Human Soldier

First strike

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.

"In troubled times, we all need someone to watch our back."

2/2
Relief Captain
Creature — Kor Knight Ally

When this creature enters, support 3. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to three other target creatures.)

Sometimes gestures of support are small. Sometimes not.

3/2
Shoulder to Shoulder
Sorcery

Support 2. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two target creatures.)

Draw a card.

"Sea Gate may have fallen, but we still stand. We still fight."

—Gideon Jura

Sun Titan
Creature — Giant

Vigilance

Whenever this creature enters or attacks, you may return target permanent card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.

A blazing sun that never sets.

6/6
Youthful Knight
Creature — Human Knight

First strike

Idealism fits him better than his armor.

2/1
Compulsive Research
Sorcery

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?"

Icefall Regent
Creature — Dragon

Flying

When this creature enters, tap target creature an opponent controls. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as you control this creature.

Spells your opponents cast that target this creature cost more to cast.

4/3
Ior Ruin Expedition
Enchantment

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, you may put a quest counter on this enchantment.

Remove three quest counters from this enchantment and sacrifice it: Draw two cards.

Prognostic Sphinx
Creature — Sphinx

Flying

Discard a card: This creature gains hexproof until end of turn. Tap it.

Whenever this creature attacks, scry 3.

3/5
Reckless Scholar
Creature — Human Wizard

: Target player draws a card, then discards a card.

Progress comes at a price.

2/1
Sphinx of Jwar Isle
Creature — Sphinx

Flying

Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

You may look at the top card of your library any time.

5/5
Vision Skeins
Instant

Each player draws two cards.

"I could see in the other mage's eyes that he'd thought of it too. Then it became a race to exploit the knowledge first."

Windrider Eel
Creature — Fish

Flying

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

"The best spot to hook one is right behind the gills."

—Rana Cloudwake, kor skyfisher

2/2
Archfiend of Depravity
Creature — Demon

Flying

At the beginning of each opponent's end step, that player chooses up to two creatures they control, then sacrifices the rest.

"Why would I kill you all? Who then would be left to worship me?"

5/4
Deathbringer Regent
Creature — Dragon

Flying

When this creature enters, if you cast it from your hand and there are five or more other creatures on the battlefield, destroy all other creatures.

5/6
Doom Blade
Instant

Destroy target nonblack creature.

The void is without substance but cuts like steel.

Harvester of Souls
Creature — Demon

Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

Whenever another nontoken creature dies, you may draw a card.

"He is judge, jury, and executioner because he killed them all."

—Bishop Cawle of Elgaud

5/5
Nightscape Familiar
Creature — Zombie

Blue spells and red spells you cast cost less to cast.

: Regenerate this creature.

1/1
Overseer of the Damned
Creature — Demon

Flying

When this creature enters, you may destroy target creature.

Whenever a nontoken creature an opponent controls dies, create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token.

5/5
Reckless Spite
Instant

Destroy two target nonblack creatures. You lose 5 life.

"The end is justified in being mean. Or something like that."

Vampire Nighthawk
Creature — Vampire Shaman

Flying

Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)

As they fought the Eldrazi, many vampires learned to live among humans. Others were unable to make the adjustment.

2/3
Avatar of Fury
Creature — Avatar

If an opponent controls seven or more lands, this spell costs less to cast.

Flying

: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

6/6
Battle-Rattle Shaman
Creature — Goblin Shaman

At the beginning of combat on your turn, you may have target creature get +2/+0 until end of turn.

The shaman rattles not to inspire a battle fury but to drown out the shrieks of those fleeing the Eldrazi.

2/2
Blood Ogre
Creature — Ogre Warrior

Bloodthirst 1 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.)

First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

2/2
Chandra, Pyromaster
Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra

[+1]: Chandra deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker and 1 damage to up to one target creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls. That creature can't block this turn.

[0]: Exile the top card of your library. You may play it this turn.

[−7]: Exile the top ten cards of your library. Choose an instant or sorcery card exiled this way and copy it three times. You may cast the copies without paying their mana costs.

Loyalty: 4
Chandra's Outrage
Instant

Chandra's Outrage deals 4 damage to target creature and 2 damage to that creature's controller.

Chandra never believed in using her "inside voice."

Chandra's Phoenix
Creature — Phoenix

Flying

Haste (This creature can attack and as soon as it comes under your control.)

Whenever an opponent is dealt damage by a red instant or sorcery spell you control or by a red planeswalker you control, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

2/2
Coordinated Assault
Instant

Up to two target creatures each get +1/+0 and gain first strike until end of turn. (They deal combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

It's hard to shout "Shields up!" with a javelin in your chest.

Dualcaster Mage
Creature — Human Wizard

Flash

When this creature enters, copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

"It has been my experience that disasters like to strike in pairs."

2/2
Fiery Fall
Instant

Fiery Fall deals 5 damage to target creature.

Basic landcycling (, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)

Flametongue Kavu
Creature — Kavu

When this creature enters, it deals 4 damage to target creature.

"For dim-witted, thick-skulled genetic mutants, they have pretty good aim."

—Sisay, captain of the Weatherlight

4/2
Gorehorn Minotaurs
Creature — Minotaur Warrior

Bloodthirst 2 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it.)

Some of the eleven minotaur clans of Mirtiin are expert crafters and learned philosophers. Others just like to hit stuff.

3/3
Grim Lavamancer
Creature — Human Wizard

, , Exile two cards from your graveyard: This creature deals 2 damage to any target.

"Fools dig for water, corpses, or gold. The earth's real treasure is far deeper."

1/1
Guttersnipe
Creature — Goblin Shaman

Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, this creature deals 2 damage to each opponent.

He wants to watch Ravnica burn, one soul at a time.

2/2
Hammerhand
Enchantment — Aura

Enchant creature

When this Aura enters, target creature can't block this turn.

Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has haste.

Inferno Titan
Creature — Giant

: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

Whenever this creature enters or attacks, it deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three targets.

6/6
Lightning Bolt
Instant

Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.

The sparkmage shrieked, calling on the rage of the storms of his youth. To his surprise, the sky responded with a fierce energy he'd never thought to see again.

Obsidian Fireheart
Creature — Elemental

: Put a blaze counter on target land without a blaze counter on it. For as long as that land has a blaze counter on it, it has "At the beginning of your upkeep, this land deals 1 damage to you." (The land continues to burn after this creature has left the battlefield.)

4/4
Searing Spear
Instant

Searing Spear deals 3 damage to any target.

Sometimes you die a glorious death with your sword held high. Sometimes you're just target practice.

Skarrgan Firebird
Creature — Phoenix

Bloodthirst 3 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it.)

Flying

: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only if an opponent was dealt damage this turn.

3/3
Stormblood Berserker
Creature — Human Berserker

Bloodthirst 2 (If an opponent was dealt damage this turn, this creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it.)

Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

Blood is holy to those whose god is War.

1/1
Sudden Demise
Sorcery

Choose a color. Sudden Demise deals X damage to each creature of the chosen color.

In the Skyfang Mountains, one misstep can mean the end of an entire clan.

Torchling
Creature — Shapeshifter

: Untap this creature.

: Target creature blocks this creature this turn if able.

: Change the target of target spell that targets only this creature.

: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn.

: This creature gets -1/+1 until end of turn.

3/3