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Nicol Bolas
BCHR · Chronicles Foreign Black Border #81 · Rare · released 1995-07-01
{2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}
Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
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 a rare multicolored creature from Chronicles Foreign Black Border (1995). It has been printed 10 times across 10 sets, from 1994 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $1.37 to $174.40 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Nicol Bolas in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (10)
Prices range from $1.37 to $174.40 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Masters 25 at $1.37.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 246 | Rare | $174.40 | — |
| Chronicles | 81 | Rare | $5.84 | — |
| Chronicles Foreign Black Border This page | 81 | Rare | — | — |
| Time Spiral Timeshifted | 98 | Special | $2.36 | $29.99 |
| From the Vault: Dragons | 10 | Rare | — | $11.21 |
| Masters Edition III | 163 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters 25 | 209 | Rare | $1.37 | $11.95 |
| The List | A25-209 | Rare | $4.06 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1069 | Rare | — | $20.67 |
| Magic × Duel Masters Promos | 1 | Rare | — | $87.02 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2009-10-01Nicol Bolas's third ability triggers whenever it deals damage to an opponent for any reason. It's not limited to combat damage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicol Bolas legal in Commander?
Yes — Nicol Bolas is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Nicol Bolas legal in?
Nicol Bolas is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Nicol Bolas been printed?
Nicol Bolas has been printed 10 times across 10 sets, from 1994 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Nicol Bolas?
The cheapest printing is Masters 25 (#209) at about $1.37.
Who illustrated Nicol Bolas?
This printing of Nicol Bolas was illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..