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{{Infobox set
   |logo = [[Image:Archenemy logo.jpg|250px]]
   |image = E01 logo.png
   |symbol = ARC
   |symbol_description = Horns of [[Nicol Bolas]] and <c>Gem of Becoming</c>
  |symbol description = A stylized cube
   |design = [[Gavin Verhey]] (lead)<br />[[Jules Robins]]<br />[[Mel Li]]<br />[[Melissa DeTora]]<br />[[Matthew Danner]]
   |design team = [[Gavin Verhey]] (lead)<br />[[Jules Robins]]<br />[[Mel Li]]<br />[[Melissa DeTora]]<br />[[Matthew Danner]]
   |development = [[Bryan Hawley]] (lead)<br />[[Yoni Skolnik]]<br />Jules Robins<br />Mel Li<br />[[Eli Shiffrin]]
   |development team = [[Bryan Hawley]] (lead)<br />[[Yoni Skolnik]]<br />Jules Robins<br />Mel Li<br />[[Eli Shiffrin]]
   |art = [[Jeremy Jarvis]]
   |art director =  
   |release = June 16, 2017
   |date_release = June 16, 2017
  |plane = [[Amonkhet (plane)|Amonkhet]]<br/>[[Multiverse]]
   |mechanics = [[Scheme]] Cards
   |mechanics = [[Scheme]] Cards
  |keywords =
   |size = Four 60 card theme decks<br/>+20 oversized [[Scheme]] cards
   |size = Four 60 card theme decks +4 planeswalkers +20 schemes
   |code_expansion = E01
   |code_expansion =  
   |code_expansion_ref = [[Information below the text box]]
   |code_development =  
   |series = Archenemy sets
   |block name = Archenemy
   |first = Archenemy
   |first set = [[Archenemy]]
   |second = Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
   |second set = [[Archenemy: Nicol Bolas]]
   |third = none
   |third set = (none)
   |previous = Commander Anthology
   |previous set = [[Commander Anthology]]
   |next = Hour of Devastation‎‎
   |next set = [[Hour of Devastation‎‎]]
}}
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'''''Archenemy: Nicol Bolas''''' is the second [[multiplayer]]-focused [[Magic]] set focused on the [[Archenemy (format)|Archenemy format]].
'''''Archenemy: Nicol Bolas''''' is the second ''[[Magic]]'' set designed for the [[multiplayer]] [[Archenemy (format)|Archenemy format]].<ref>{{DailyRef|news/archenemy-nicol-bolas-release-notes-2017-06-16|''Archenemy: Nicol Bolas'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|June 16, 2017}}</ref> It was released on June 16, 2017 .


== Set details ==
== Set details ==
It contains four “game packs”, each consisting of 20 [[oversized]] cards, a 60-card deck and a non-premium planeswalker card. This set will be released on June 16, 2017. It will be sold in English only.<ref name="rules">{{NewRef|feature/announcement-day-2016-08-31|Announcement Day|Wizards of the Coast|2016-08-31}}</ref>
[[File:E01 Box.png|right|thumb|Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Opened Box]]
{{cquote|A battle 25,000 years in the making.}}
Unlike the first ''[[Archenemy]]'' release, which offered four villain decks with varying themes, ''Nicol Bolas'' contains decks for the opposing team. In addition to the single villain deck for its namesake, it includes three further decks, focused on members of the [[Gatewatch]], tuned specifically for play against that villain deck. It also includes new [[scheme]] cards to be paired with the villain deck.
 
In ''Archenemy: Nicol Bolas'', one [[player]] takes on the role of the [[elder dragon]] [[Planeswalker]], [[Nicol Bolas]]. The opposing team plays as [[Gideon Jura]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], and [[Nissa Revane]]. Each character has a 60-card deck, containing a non-[[premium]] planeswalker card, and Nicol Bolas has an additional deck of 20 all-new [[oversized]] scheme cards. Each deck utilizes [[color]]s previously shown to be linked to their respective characters; notably, Nissa uses both [[blue]] and [[green]], while the entire Gatewatch team lacks any [[black]].<ref>{{DailyRef|news/modern-masters-2017-edition-and-amonkhet-packaging-2017-02-20|''Modern Masters 2017 Edition'' and ''Amonkhet'' Packaging|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|2017-02-20}}</ref><ref name="Preview">{{DailyRef|feature/archenemy-nicol-bolas-preview-2017-06-05|''Archenemy: Nicol Bolas'' Preview|[[Nicholas Wolfram]]|June 5, 2017}}</ref>
 
The product also contains 10 [[double-sided token]]s, 4 [[deck box]]es, 1 [[life counter|life tracker]], and 1 rules insert. The set is sold in English only.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/announcement-day-2016-08-31|Announcement Day|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|August 31, 2016}}</ref> The complete set comes in one box, as opposed to the original ''[[Archenemy]]'', which was sold in four different game packs. It was released at an MSRP of US$59.99.<ref>[http://wpn.wizards.com/en/products/archenemy-nicol-bolas Product info]</ref>
 
This product is the so-called [[annex set]] of ''[[Amonkhet]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/product-architecture-how-product-made-2017-12-06|Product Architecture: How a Product Is Made|[[Gavin Verhey]]|December 6, 2017}}</ref> The art of the packaging and within the scenes and themes from [[Amonkhet (plane)|Amonkhet]], and focuses on the confrontation between the Gatewatch and Bolas in the following set, ''[[Hour of Devastation]]''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiBG1MvWd_w Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Unboxing]</ref>
 
The set features 106 [[reprint]]s (numbered #1/106-#106/106), 20 [[scheme]] cards (numbered #1/20-#20/20) and five [[token]]s (numbered #1/5-#5/5) with the ''Archenemy: Nicol Bolas'' [[expansion symbol]]. The zombie token and all the other cards use the ''Amonkhet'' expansion symbol and numbering. Among the [[basic land]]s, 10 prints are unique to the set, while 13 prints are from ''Amonkhet''. The unique basic lands come as matching pairs, depicting Amonkhet before and after its destruction.
 
===Rules change===
When the archenemy attacks any player or planeswalker on the opposing team, any creature a teammate of the defending player controls may be assigned as a blocker by that creature's controller. This replaces the previous blocking rules, which followed normal multiplayer blocking conventions.


== Theme decks ==
== Theme decks ==
''Archenemy: Nicol Bolas'' has four preconstructed decks.
{{Main|Archenemy: Nicol Bolas/Theme decks}}
 
''Archenemy: Nicol Bolas'' has four preconstructed decks, one for [[Nicol Bolas]] and three for the members of the [[Gatewatch]]. The name cards received new [[art]].
<!--{{Decks|theme
{{Decks|iconic
   |Assemble the Doomsday Machine|WUB
   |Nicol Bolas|UBR|Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
   |Trample Civilization Underfoot|GW
   |Gideon Jura|W|Gideon Jura
   |Scorch the World with Dragonfire|RG
   |Chandra Nalaar|R|Chandra, Pyromaster
   |Bring About the Undead Apocalypse|BR
   |Nissa Revane|GU|Nissa, Worldwaker
}}-->
}}


== Promotional cards ==
==Tokens==
TBA
The 10 [[double-sided token]]s are:
* 1x {{W}} 1/1 [[Soldier]] / {{W}} 1/1 [[Spirit]] with [[flying]]
* 1x {{W}} 1/1 [[Soldier]] / {{G}} 3/3 [[Beast]]
* 3x {{W}} 1/1 [[Soldier]] / {{G}} 4/4 [[Beast]]
* 5x {{B}} 2/2 [[Zombie]] / {{B}} 3/3 [[Horror]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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[[Category:Archenemy sets]]

Latest revision as of 14:36, 9 March 2024

Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
 
Theme decks
 
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
[[File:{{#setmainimage:E01 logo.png}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description Horns of Nicol Bolas and Gem of Becoming
Design Gavin Verhey (lead)
Jules Robins
Mel Li
Melissa DeTora
Matthew Danner
Development Bryan Hawley (lead)
Yoni Skolnik
Jules Robins
Mel Li
Eli Shiffrin
Art direction Jeremy Jarvis
Release date June 16, 2017
Plane Amonkhet
Multiverse
Themes and mechanics Scheme Cards
Set size Four 60 card theme decks
+20 oversized Scheme cards
Expansion code E01[1]
Archenemy sets
Archenemy Archenemy: Nicol Bolas N/A
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Commander Anthology Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Hour of Devastation‎‎

Archenemy: Nicol Bolas is the second Magic set designed for the multiplayer Archenemy format.[2] It was released on June 16, 2017 .

Set details

Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Opened Box
“  A battle 25,000 years in the making.  ”

Unlike the first Archenemy release, which offered four villain decks with varying themes, Nicol Bolas contains decks for the opposing team. In addition to the single villain deck for its namesake, it includes three further decks, focused on members of the Gatewatch, tuned specifically for play against that villain deck. It also includes new scheme cards to be paired with the villain deck.

In Archenemy: Nicol Bolas, one player takes on the role of the elder dragon Planeswalker, Nicol Bolas. The opposing team plays as Gideon Jura, Chandra Nalaar, and Nissa Revane. Each character has a 60-card deck, containing a non-premium planeswalker card, and Nicol Bolas has an additional deck of 20 all-new oversized scheme cards. Each deck utilizes colors previously shown to be linked to their respective characters; notably, Nissa uses both blue and green, while the entire Gatewatch team lacks any black.[3][4]

The product also contains 10 double-sided tokens, 4 deck boxes, 1 life tracker, and 1 rules insert. The set is sold in English only.[5] The complete set comes in one box, as opposed to the original Archenemy, which was sold in four different game packs. It was released at an MSRP of US$59.99.[6]

This product is the so-called annex set of Amonkhet.[7] The art of the packaging and within the scenes and themes from Amonkhet, and focuses on the confrontation between the Gatewatch and Bolas in the following set, Hour of Devastation.[8]

The set features 106 reprints (numbered #1/106-#106/106), 20 scheme cards (numbered #1/20-#20/20) and five tokens (numbered #1/5-#5/5) with the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas expansion symbol. The zombie token and all the other cards use the Amonkhet expansion symbol and numbering. Among the basic lands, 10 prints are unique to the set, while 13 prints are from Amonkhet. The unique basic lands come as matching pairs, depicting Amonkhet before and after its destruction.

Rules change

When the archenemy attacks any player or planeswalker on the opposing team, any creature a teammate of the defending player controls may be assigned as a blocker by that creature's controller. This replaces the previous blocking rules, which followed normal multiplayer blocking conventions.

Theme decks

Main article: Archenemy: Nicol Bolas/Theme decks

Archenemy: Nicol Bolas has four preconstructed decks, one for Nicol Bolas and three for the members of the Gatewatch. The name cards received new art.

Theme
deck name 		Colors Included Iconic card
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Nicol Bolas U B R Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
Gideon Jura W Gideon Jura
Chandra Nalaar R Chandra, Pyromaster
Nissa Revane U G Nissa, Worldwaker

Tokens

The 10 double-sided tokens are:

References

  1. ↑ Information below the text box
  2. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (June 16, 2017). "Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Blake Rasmussen (2017-02-20). "Modern Masters 2017 Edition and Amonkhet Packaging". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Nicholas Wolfram (June 5, 2017). "Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Preview". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (August 31, 2016). "Announcement Day". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Product info
  7. ↑ Gavin Verhey (December 6, 2017). "Product Architecture: How a Product Is Made". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Unboxing
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