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{{Expansion  |
{{Infobox set
   Set Name = [[Image:AjanivsBolas.jpg|250px|Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas]] |
   |image = DDH logo.jpg
  Symbol = AjaniVs.NicolBolasSymbol.jpg|
  |symbol_description = The axe of Ajani and the horns of Bolas.
   Symbol Description = |
   |design = [[Chris Millar]],<br />[[Mark Gottlieb]]
  Design Team = [[Chris Millar]] and [[Mark Gottlieb]]|
   |development = Chris Millar,<br />Mark Gottlieb
   Development Team = same as design|
   |release = September 2, 2011
   Release Date = September 2, 2011|
   |mechanics = Life gain
   Mechanics = |
   |size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>
   Keywords = |
  |code_expansion = DDH
  Size = 120 (two 60-card theme decks)|
   |code_expansion_ref = [http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/duel-decks-ajani-vs-nicol-bolas Product info]
   Expansion Code = DDH|
  |code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks H)
   Block Name = [[Duel Decks]]|
   |series = [[Duel Decks]]
   First Set = [[Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons|Knights vs. Dragons]]|
   |first = {{series|Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons}}
   Second Set = Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas|
   |second = {{series|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas}}
   Third Set = [[Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth|Venser vs. Koth]]|
   |third = {{series|Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth}}
   Previous Set          = [[From the Vault: Legends]]|
   |previous = From the Vault: Legends
   This Set          = [[Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas]]|
  |next = Innistrad
  Next Set          = [[Innistrad]]|
   |plane = [[Alara]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
}}
}}
'''Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas''' is the eighth set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It was released on September 2, 2011 and contains two preconstructed [[theme deck]]s. The MSRP is $19.99.
[[File:DDH.jpg|220px|right]]
'''''Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas''''' is the eighth set in the [[Duel Decks]] series. It was released on September 2, 2011, with an MSRP of US$19.99.<ref name="Announcing DDH">{{DailyRef|arcana/announcing-duel-decks-ajani-vs-bolas-2011-02-22|Announcing ''Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas''|[[Monty Ashley]]|February 22, 2011}}</ref>


==Contents==
''Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas'' contains two preconstructed theme decks, one centered around <c>Ajani Vengeant</c> and the other around <c>Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker</c>. ''Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas'' depicts the rivalry of two planeswalkers and has a flavor-based theme, as well as a mechanic-based theme.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/ajani-vs-nicol-bolas-deck-lists-2011-08-24|''Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas'' Decklists|[[Monty Ashley]]|August 24, 2011}}</ref>
''Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas'' contains two 60-card decks consisting of reprints from throughout Magic’s history.


==Storyline==
==Description==
''Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas'' is based on the novel [[Alara Unbroken]], which tells the story of the planeswalker [[Ajani Goldmane]] and his quest for vengeance against the [[elder dragon]] [[Nicol Bolas]].
''Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas'' features two cards with alternate art and holographic foil treatment; <c>Ajani Vengeant</c> and <c>Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker</c>.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/ajani-vs-nicol-bolas-2011-07-05|''Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas''|[[Monty Ashley]]|July 5, 2011}}</ref> Furthermore, the set includes another four cards with alternate art; <c>Behemoth Sledge</c>, <c>Countersquall</c>, <c>Deep Analysis</c>, and <c>Lightning Helix</c>.


==[[Alternate Art]]==
In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains a ''Magic'' "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and two creature [[token]]s. The creature tokens are:
There are two foil mythic rare cards with alternate artwork:
*{{W}} 2/2 [[Griffin]] with [[flying]], produced by <c>Griffin Guide</c>
*<c>Ajani Vengeant</c>
*{{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]], produced by <c>Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree</c> and <c>Jade Mage</c>
*<c>Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker</c>


There are four other cards with alternate artwork:
==Decklists==
*<c>Lightning Helix</c> (depicting Ajani)
===Ajani===
*<c>Behemoth Sledge</c>
*<c>Countersquall</c> (depicting Nicol Bolas)
*<c>Deep analysis</c> (depicting Nicol Bolas)
 
[[File:AjaniVsBolas_box.jpg|220px|thumb|right|Box Artwork]]
==Deck lists==
===Ajani Goldmane===
<deck title=Ajani>
<deck title=Ajani>
Lands
Lands
8 Forest
3 Mountain
6 Plains
2 Evolving Wilds
2 Evolving Wilds
8 Forest
1 Graypelt Refuge
1 Graypelt Refuge
2 Jungle Shrine
2 Jungle Shrine
1 Kazandu Refuge
1 Kazandu Refuge
3 Mountain
6 Plains
1 Sapseep Forest
1 Sapseep Forest
1 Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
1 Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree


Creatures
Creatures
1 Ageless Entity
1 Ageless Entity
2 Ajani's Pridemate
2 Ajani's Pridemate
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1 Woolly Thoctar
1 Woolly Thoctar


Other Spells
Instants
1 Lightning Helix
1 Naya Charm
2 Sylvan Bounty
 
Sorceries
1 Lead the Stampede
1 Titanic Ultimatum
 
Enchantments
1 Ajani's Mantra
1 Ajani's Mantra
1 Behemoth Sledge
1 Griffin Guide
1 Griffin Guide
1 Lead the Stampede
1 Lightning Helix
1 Naya Charm
2 Recumbent Bliss
2 Recumbent Bliss
1 Searing Meditation
1 Searing Meditation
2 Sylvan Bounty
1 Titanic Ultimatum


Planeswalker
Artifacts
1 Behemoth Sledge
 
Planeswalkers
1 Ajani Vengeant
1 Ajani Vengeant
</deck>
</deck>
The rares in the Ajani's deck are <c>Ageless Entity</c>, <c>Firemane Angel</c>, <c>Loxodon Hierarch</c>, <c>Searing Meditation</c>, <c>Titanic Ultimatum</c>, and <c>Ajani Vengeant</c>.
 
{{Deck rares|holo-1=Ajani Vengeant|rare-2=Ageless Entity|rare-3=Firemane Angel|rare-4=Loxodon Hierarch|rare-5=Searing Meditation|rare-last=Titanic Ultimatum|comma=yes}}


===Nicol Bolas===
===Nicol Bolas===
<deck title=Bolas>
<deck title=Bolas>
Lands
Lands
2 Crumbling Necropolis
7 Island
7 Island
5 Mountain
5 Mountain
9 Swamp
2 Crumbling Necropolis
1 Rupture Spire
1 Rupture Spire
9 Swamp
2 Terramorphic Expanse
2 Terramorphic Expanse


Creatures
Creatures
1 Blazing Specter
1 Blazing Specter
1 Brackwater Elemental
1 Brackwater Elemental
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1 Surveilling Sprite
1 Surveilling Sprite


Other Spells
Instants
1 Agonizing Demise
1 Agonizing Demise
1 Countersquall
1 Countersquall
1 Grixis Charm
1 Recoil
1 Spite // Malice
1 Undermine
1 Vapor Snag
Sorceries
1 Cruel Ultimatum
1 Cruel Ultimatum
1 Deep Analysis
1 Deep Analysis
1 Pain // Suffering
1 Profane Command
1 Rise // Fall
1 Slave of Bolas
Enchantments
1 Elder Mastery
1 Elder Mastery
1 Grixis Charm
 
Artifacts
1 Icy Manipulator
1 Icy Manipulator
2 Obelisk of Grixis
2 Obelisk of Grixis
1 Pain/Suffering
1 Profane Command
1 Recoil
1 Rise/Fall
1 Slave of Bolas
1 Spite/Malice
1 Undermine
1 Vapor Snag


Planeswalker
Planeswalkers
1 Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
1 Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
</deck>
</deck>


The rares in the Nicol Bolas deck are <c>Blazing Specter</c>, <c>Dimir Cutpurse</c>, <c>Profane Command</c>, <c>Undermine</c>, <c>Cruel Ultimatum</c>, and <c>Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker</c>.
{{Deck rares|holo-1=Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker|rare-2=Blazing Specter|rare-3=Dimir Cutpurse|rare-4=Profane Command|rare-5=Undermine|rare-last=Cruel Ultimatum|comma=yes}}
 
==Worlds Smallest ''Magic: The Gathering'' Duels decks==
In 2021, [https://www.knickknacktoyshack.com/collections/worlds-smallest-toys Worlds Smallest Toys] released a mini-version of Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas. Each deck includes 60 fully playable cards, and measures approximately 1.75 x 1.37 x 1.00 inches.
===Gallery===
<gallery>
File:Small Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas.jpg
File:Small Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas 2.jpg
</gallery>


==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{Prodpage|ajanivsnicolbolas|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas}}
*{{Prodpage|duel-decks-ajani-vs-nicol-bolas|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas}}
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/652|Announcing Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas''|"[[Magic Arcana]]"|Tuesday, February 22, 2011}}
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/747|Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas''|"[[Magic Arcana]]"|Tuesday, July 05, 2011}}
*{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/783|Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas Deck Lists''|"[[Magic Arcana]]"|Wednesday, August 24, 2011}}


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Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
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Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description The axe of Ajani and the horns of Bolas.
Design Chris Millar,
Mark Gottlieb
Development Chris Millar,
Mark Gottlieb
Release date September 2, 2011
Plane Alara
Multiversal
Themes and mechanics Life gain
Set size 120
(two 60-card theme decks)
Expansion code DDH[1]
(for Duel Decks H)
Duel Decks
Knights vs. Dragons Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas Venser vs. Koth
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
From the Vault: Legends Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas Innistrad

Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas is the eighth set in the Duel Decks series. It was released on September 2, 2011, with an MSRP of US$19.99.[2]

Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas contains two preconstructed theme decks, one centered around Ajani Vengeant and the other around Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker. Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas depicts the rivalry of two planeswalkers and has a flavor-based theme, as well as a mechanic-based theme.[3]

Description

Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas features two cards with alternate art and holographic foil treatment; Ajani Vengeant and Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker.[4] Furthermore, the set includes another four cards with alternate art; Behemoth Sledge, Countersquall, Deep Analysis, and Lightning Helix.

In addition to this, the Duel Deck contains a Magic "learn to play" guide, a strategy insert, and two creature tokens. The creature tokens are:

Decklists

Ajani

Ajani

Lands (25)

8 Forest

3 Mountain

6 Plains

2 Evolving Wilds

1 Graypelt Refuge

2 Jungle Shrine

1 Kazandu Refuge

1 Sapseep Forest

1 Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree

Creatures (22)

1 Ageless Entity

2 Ajani's Pridemate

1 Briarhorn

1 Canyon Wildcat

1 Essence Warden

1 Firemane Angel

1 Fleetfoot Panther

1 Grazing Gladehart

1 Jade Mage

1 Kird Ape

1 Loam Lion

1 Loxodon Hierarch

1 Marisi's Twinclaws

1 Nacatl Hunt-Pride

1 Pride of Lions

1 Qasali Pridemage

1 Spitemare

2 Sylvan Ranger

1 Wild Nacatl

1 Woolly Thoctar

Instants (4)

1 Lightning Helix

1 Naya Charm

2 Sylvan Bounty

Sorceries (2)

1 Lead the Stampede

1 Titanic Ultimatum

Enchantments (5)

1 Ajani's Mantra

1 Griffin Guide

2 Recumbent Bliss

1 Searing Meditation

Artifacts (1)

1 Behemoth Sledge

Planeswalkers (1)

1 Ajani Vengeant

The rares in this deck are Ajani Vengeant (holographic foil), Ageless Entity, Firemane Angel, Loxodon Hierarch, Searing Meditation, and Titanic Ultimatum.

Nicol Bolas

Bolas

Lands (26)

7 Island

5 Mountain

9 Swamp

2 Crumbling Necropolis

1 Rupture Spire

2 Terramorphic Expanse

Creatures (16)

1 Blazing Specter

1 Brackwater Elemental

1 Dimir Cutpurse

1 Fire-Field Ogre

2 Hellfire Mongrel

1 Igneous Pouncer

1 Jhessian Zombies

1 Morgue Toad

1 Moroii

1 Nightscape Familiar

1 Ogre Savant

1 Shriekmaw

1 Slavering Nulls

1 Steamcore Weird

1 Surveilling Sprite

Instants (7)

1 Agonizing Demise

1 Countersquall

1 Grixis Charm

1 Recoil

1 Spite // Malice

1 Undermine

1 Vapor Snag

Sorceries (6)

1 Cruel Ultimatum

1 Deep Analysis

1 Pain // Suffering

1 Profane Command

1 Rise // Fall

1 Slave of Bolas

Enchantments (1)

1 Elder Mastery

Artifacts (3)

1 Icy Manipulator

2 Obelisk of Grixis

Planeswalkers (1)

1 Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker

The rares in this deck are Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker (holographic foil), Blazing Specter, Dimir Cutpurse, Profane Command, Undermine, and Cruel Ultimatum.

Worlds Smallest Magic: The Gathering Duels decks

In 2021, Worlds Smallest Toys released a mini-version of Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas. Each deck includes 60 fully playable cards, and measures approximately 1.75 x 1.37 x 1.00 inches.

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ Product info
  2. ↑ Monty Ashley (February 22, 2011). "Announcing Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Monty Ashley (August 24, 2011). "Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas Decklists". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Monty Ashley (July 5, 2011). "Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.

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