Nicol Bolas
Nicol Bolas Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Nicol Bolas is $1.43 (A25 #209), and the most expensive is $184.11 (LEG #246). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.56, up 145.5% over 7 days, down 3.5% over 30 days, up 180.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.69 (2026).
Nicol Bolas Printings & Prices
Nicol Bolas has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Nicol Bolas: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $105.00 cash for LEG #246; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 42% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEG #246 | Nonfoil | $105.00 | $179.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #98 | Foil | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #98 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1069 | Foil | $9.00 | $14.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | DRB #10 | Foil | $8.50 | $13.99 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1069 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #209 | Foil | $4.95 | $8.99 | 45% |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #209 | Foil | $4.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #98 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #209 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
Nicol Bolas Rules Text & Legality
Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice Nicol Bolas unless you pay {U}{B}{R}.
Whenever Nicol Bolas deals damage to an opponent, that player discards their hand.
Nicol Bolas is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Nicol Bolas Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 Nicol Bolas's third ability triggers whenever it deals damage to an opponent for any reason. It's not limited to combat damage.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Nicol Bolas has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #A25-209 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #1069 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Showcase |
| A25 #209 | 2018-03-16 | Rare | Standard |
| A25 #209 | 2018-03-16 | Rare | Standard |
| DRB #10 | 2008-08-29 | Rare | Standard |
| TSB #98 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| TSB #98 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| CHR #81 | 1995-07-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEG #246 | 1994-06-01 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #A25-209 
SLD #1069 
A25 #209 
DRB #10 
TSB #98 
CHR #81 
LEG #246 Nicol Bolas in Commander
Nicol Bolas is the #12,223 most-played card on EDHREC, down 62 places over the last 30 days.
Nicol Bolas FAQ
How much is Nicol Bolas worth?
Nicol Bolas is worth about $3.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $1.43 to $184.11 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Nicol Bolas legal in Commander?
Yes — Nicol Bolas is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Nicol Bolas been reprinted?
Yes — Nicol Bolas has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Nicol Bolas cheap?
Nicol Bolas trades at about $3.56 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,223 on EDHREC).