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{{Infobox set | |image = DDH logo.jpg | ||
|symbol_description = The axe of Ajani and the horns of Bolas. | |||
|design = [[Chris Millar]],<br />[[Mark Gottlieb]] | |||
|development = Chris Millar,<br />Mark Gottlieb | |||
|release = September 2, 2011 | |||
|mechanics = Life gain | |||
|size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small> | |||
|code_expansion = DDH | |||
|code_expansion_ref = [http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/duel-decks-ajani-vs-nicol-bolas Product info] | |||
|code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks H) | |||
|series = [[Duel Decks]] | |||
|first = {{series|Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons}} | |||
|second = {{series|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas}} | |||
|third = {{series|Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth}} | |||
|previous = From the Vault: Legends | |||
|next = Innistrad | |||
|plane = [[Alara]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
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'''''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"/> | '''''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> | ||
''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| | ''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> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
''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| | ''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>. | ||
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: | |||
*{{W}} 2/2 [[Griffin]] with [[flying]], produced by <c>Griffin Guide</c> | |||
*{{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]], produced by <c>Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree</c> and <c>Jade Mage</c> | |||
==Decklists== | ==Decklists== | ||
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<deck title=Ajani> | <deck title=Ajani> | ||
Lands | Lands | ||
8 Forest | |||
3 Mountain | |||
6 Plains | |||
2 Evolving Wilds | 2 Evolving Wilds | ||
1 Graypelt Refuge | 1 Graypelt Refuge | ||
2 Jungle Shrine | 2 Jungle Shrine | ||
1 Kazandu Refuge | 1 Kazandu Refuge | ||
1 Sapseep Forest | 1 Sapseep Forest | ||
1 Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree | 1 Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree | ||
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<deck title=Bolas> | <deck title=Bolas> | ||
Lands | Lands | ||
7 Island | 7 Island | ||
5 Mountain | 5 Mountain | ||
9 Swamp | |||
2 Crumbling Necropolis | |||
1 Rupture Spire | 1 Rupture Spire | ||
2 Terramorphic Expanse | 2 Terramorphic Expanse | ||
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{{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}} | {{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== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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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) | ||||
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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:
- 2/2 Griffin with flying, produced by Griffin Guide
- 1/1 Saproling, produced by Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree and Jade Mage
Decklists
Ajani
The rares in this deck are Ajani Vengeant (holographic foil), Ageless Entity, Firemane Angel, Loxodon Hierarch, Searing Meditation, and Titanic Ultimatum.
Nicol Bolas
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
- ↑ Product info
- ↑ Monty Ashley (February 22, 2011). "Announcing Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (August 24, 2011). "Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas Decklists". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Monty Ashley (July 5, 2011). "Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.