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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas''}}
{{Infobox set
{{Infobox set|
  |image = DDH logo.jpg
set name = Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas|
  |symbol_description = The axe of Ajani and the horns of Bolas.
logo = [[Image:DDH logo.jpg|250px|Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas]]|
  |design = [[Chris Millar]],<br />[[Mark Gottlieb]]
symbol = DDH symbol.jpg|
  |development = Chris Millar,<br />Mark Gottlieb
symbol description = |
  |release = September 2, 2011
design team = [[Chris Millar]],<BR>[[Mark Gottlieb]]<ref name="Announcing DDH">{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/652|Announcing Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas''|[[Monty Ashley]]|February 22, 2011}}</ref>|
  |mechanics = Life gain
development team = Chris Millar,<BR>Mark Gottlieb<ref name="Announcing DDH"/>|
  |size = 120<br /><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>
date_release = September 2, 2011<ref name="Announcing DDH"/>|
  |code_expansion = DDH
mechanics = Life gain|
  |code_expansion_ref = [http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/duel-decks-ajani-vs-nicol-bolas Product info]
keywords = |
  |code_expansion_explain = (for Duel Decks H)
size = 120<ref name="Announcing DDH"/><BR><small>(two 60-card theme decks)</small>|
  |series = [[Duel Decks]]
code_expansion = DDH<BR><small>(short for Duel Decks H)</small>|
  |first = {{series|Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons}}
block name = [[Duel Decks]]|
  |second = {{series|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas}}
first set = [[Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons|Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons]]|
  |third = {{series|Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth}}
second set = '''Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas'''|
  |previous = From the Vault: Legends
third set = [[Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth|Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth]]|
  |next = Innistrad
previous set = [[From the Vault: Legends]]|
  |plane = [[Alara]]<br/>[[Multiverse|Multiversal]]
this set = Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas|
next set = [[Innistrad]]|
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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|mtg/daily/arcana/783|''Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas'' Decklists|[[Monty Ashley]]|August 24, 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|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|mtg/daily/arcana/747|''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>.
''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 tokens. The creature tokens are:
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>
*{{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>
*{{G}} 1/1 [[Saproling]], produced by <c>Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree</c> and <c>Jade Mage</c>
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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==
*{{Prodpage|ajanivsnicolbolas|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas}}
*{{Prodpage|duel-decks-ajani-vs-nicol-bolas|Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas}}
 
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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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