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Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
E01 · Archenemy: Nicol Bolas #85 · Mythic · released 2017-06-16
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Legendary Planeswalker — Bolas
+3: Destroy target noncreature permanent.
−2: Gain control of target creature.
−9: Nicol Bolas deals 7 damage to target player or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards seven cards, then sacrifices seven permanents of their choice.
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker is a mythic multicolored planeswalker from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (2017). It has been printed 8 times across 8 sets, from 2009 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $1.05 to $24.72 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$4.10
Format legality
Where you can play Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $1.05 to $24.72 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Media and Collaboration Promos at $1.05.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conflux | 120 | Mythic | $3.54 | $16.22 |
| Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas | 42 | Mythic | — | $2.06 |
| Magic 2013 | 199 | Mythic | $3.40 | $24.72 |
| Archenemy: Nicol Bolas This page | 85 | Mythic | $4.02 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 65009 | Mythic | — | — |
| Mythic Edition | GR4 | Mythic | — | $22.94 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1622 | Mythic | $10.46 | — |
| Media and Collaboration Promos | 2025-10 | Mythic | — | $1.05 |
More from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2012-07-01If the damage from Nicol Bolas's third ability is prevented or redirected, the rest of the effect will still happen. Specifically, the number of cards discarded and permanents sacrificed isn't tied to the amount of damage dealt.
- 2012-07-01For the third ability, if the player is an illegal target when the ability tries to resolve, the ability doesn't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No damage will be dealt, no cards will be discarded, and no permanents will be sacrificed.
- 2009-02-01The control-change effect has no duration. It will last until the game ends or the affected creature leaves the battlefield. It may be superseded by a later control-change effect.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker legal in Commander?
Yes — Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker legal in?
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker been printed?
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker has been printed 8 times across 8 sets, from 2009 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker?
The cheapest printing is Media and Collaboration Promos (#2025-10) at about $1.05.
Who illustrated Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker?
This printing of Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker was illustrated by Chris Rahn.