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Nicol Bolas
LEGENDARY CREATURE — ELDER DRAGON Rare
Masters 25 EDHREC #12,434
$1.38
-0.7%
7 days
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Nicol Bolas price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.38.
Nicol Bolas Price Summary
Nicol Bolas's current headline price is $1.38.
Nicol Bolas Printings & Prices
7 printings
Nicol Bolas has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Nicol Bolas: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEG #246 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #98 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1069 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #98 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DRB #10 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1069 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #209 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | A25 #209 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #A25-209 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | A25 #209 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Nicol Bolas Rules Text & Legality
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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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Nicol Bolas Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
9 printings
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 
DRB #10 
TSB #98 
CHR #81 
LEG #246 Nicol Bolas in Commander
Nicol Bolas is the #12,434 most-played card on EDHREC, down 211 places over the last 30 days.
Nicol Bolas FAQ
How much is Nicol Bolas worth?
Nicol Bolas is worth about $1.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $1.38 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,434 on EDHREC).