Slave of Bolas
Slave of Bolas Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Slave of Bolas is $0.34 (PLST #E01-86), and the most expensive is $10.21 (ARB #136, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, flat over 7 days, down 5.6% over 30 days, down 2.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.37 (2026).
Slave of Bolas Printings & Prices
Slave of Bolas has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Slave of Bolas: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.23 cash for ARB #136 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ARB #136 | Foil | $1.23 | $3.49 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #136 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | E01 #86 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | E01 #86 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #E01-86 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.59 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | DCI #27 | Foil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #136 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| CoolStuffInc | ARB #136 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDH #67 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
Slave of Bolas Rules Text & Legality
Gain control of target creature. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.
Slave of Bolas is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Slave of Bolas Rulings
- May 1, 2009 If you don’t control the targeted creature when the “at end of turn” ability resolves, it won’t be sacrificed. If it’s still on the battlefield but under another player’s control, the ability won’t try to have you sacrifice it again at the end of the turn after that.
- May 1, 2009 You may target a creature you already control.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Slave of Bolas has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #E01-86 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| E01 #86 | 2017-06-16 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDH #67 | 2011-09-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DCI #27 | 2009-10-31 | Rare | Standard |
| ARB #136 | 2009-04-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ARB #136 | 2009-04-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #E01-86 
E01 #86 
DDH #67 
DCI #27 
ARB #136 Slave of Bolas in Commander
Slave of Bolas is the #13,365 most-played card on EDHREC, down 183 places over the last 30 days.
Slave of Bolas FAQ
How much is Slave of Bolas worth?
Slave of Bolas is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.34 to $10.21 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Slave of Bolas legal in Commander?
Yes — Slave of Bolas is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Slave of Bolas been reprinted?
Yes — Slave of Bolas has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Slave of Bolas cheap?
Slave of Bolas trades at about $0.34 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,365 on EDHREC).