Nicol Bolas
Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon · Rare
Nicol Bolas is currently worth about $1.45 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice Nicol Bolas unless you pay UBR. Whenever Nicol Bolas deals damage to an opponent, that player discards their hand.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 8
- Color identity
- B · R · U
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
- Keywords
- Flying
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1995
- Artist
- Edward P. Beard, Jr.
- P/T
- 7/7
Playability
#12213 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 246 | Rare | $184.11 | — |
| Magic × Duel Masters Promos | 1 | Rare | — | $85.54 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1069 | Rare | — | $19.77 |
| From the Vault: Dragons | 10 | Rare | — | $10.25 |
| Chronicles | 81 | Rare | $5.16 | — |
| The List | A25-209 | Rare | $3.56 | — |
| Time Spiral Timeshifted | 98 | Special | $2.41 | $22.50 |
| Masters 25 | 209 | Rare | $1.45 | $9.96 |
| Masters Edition III | 163 | Rare | — | — |
| Chronicles Foreign Black Border | 81 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Legends #246 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $184.11 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$184.11 – $184.11 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Nicol Bolas worth?
Nicol Bolas is currently worth about $1.45 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $1.45 to $184.11 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Nicol Bolas printed in?
Nicol Bolas has been printed in 10 sets, including Chronicles, The List, Legends, Time Spiral Timeshifted, From the Vault: Dragons, Masters 25, and more.
Can I buy Nicol Bolas on RareWell?
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Is Nicol Bolas legal in Commander?
Yes — Nicol Bolas is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Nicol Bolas legal in Modern?
Yes — Nicol Bolas is legal in Modern.
Is Nicol Bolas on the Reserved List?
No — Nicol Bolas is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Chronicles · The List · Legends · Time Spiral Timeshifted · From the Vault: Dragons · Masters 25 · Secret Lair Drop · Magic × Duel Masters Promos · Masters Edition III · Chronicles Foreign Black Border
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