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Disciple of Bolas Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander MTG card
TDC #178 · Art by Slawomir Maniak
TDC set symbol, RareTarkir: Dragonstorm Commander#178Rare

Disciple of Bolas

Creature · Human Wizard
Nonfoil
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#1,503 Up 8 in 30 days

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Disciple of Bolas Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.38, up 2.7% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 2.7% over 90 days.

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Disciple of Bolas Printings & Prices

Disciple of Bolas has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

TDC set symbol, RareTDC #178
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PLST set symbol, RarePLST #NCC-247
C14 set symbol, RareC14 #140
M13 set symbol, RareM13 #88
C20 set symbol, RareC20 #132
NCC set symbol, RareNCC #247
2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #85

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Disciple of Bolas Rules Text & Legality

Disciple of Bolas

When this creature enters, sacrifice another creature. You gain X life and draw X cards, where X is that creature's power.

"Lord Bolas has shown me how each miserable little life holds untold resources."

Disciple of Bolas is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Disciple of Bolas Rulings

  • Aug 7, 2020

    If you control at least one other creature when the ability resolves, you must sacrifice one. If you don't control any other creatures at that time, the ability won't do anything.

  • Aug 7, 2020

    The creature's power as it last existed on the battlefield is the amount of life you gain and the number of cards you draw.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Disciple of Bolas has been reprinted 9 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 67% in 30 days.

  • Jul 13, 2012M13 set symbol, RareMagic 2013M13 #88
  • Jul 13, 2012M13 set symbol, RareMagic 2013 · foilM13 #88
  • Nov 7, 2014C14 set symbol, RareCommander 2014C14 #140
  • Apr 17, 2020C20 set symbol, RareCommander 2020C20 #132
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters2XM #85
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · foil2XM #85
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #NCC-247
  • Apr 29, 2022NCC set symbol, RareNew Capenna CommanderNCC #247
  • Apr 11, 2025TDC set symbol, RareTarkir: Dragonstorm CommanderTDC #178

Disciple of Bolas in Commander

Disciple of Bolas is the #1,503 most-played card on EDHREC, up 8 places over the last 30 days.

#1,503 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 8 in 30 days

Disciple of Bolas FAQ

How much is Disciple of Bolas worth?

Disciple of Bolas is worth about $0.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Disciple of Bolas legal in Commander?

Yes. Disciple of Bolas is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Disciple of Bolas been reprinted?

Yes. Disciple of Bolas has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Disciple of Bolas cheap?

Disciple of Bolas trades at about $0.38; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Disciple of Bolas?

Cards that fill a similar role include Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar, Morbid Curiosity, Momentous Fall.