Nicol Bolas (246)
LEG · Legends · rare
| Mana cost |     |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 8.0 |
| Type | Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | B, R, U |
| Power / Toughness | 7 / 7 |
| EDHREC rank | 12426 |
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.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $174.40 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $92.09 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $102.79 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $149.99 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $90.00 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Oldschool | Legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2009-10-01: Nicol Bolas's third ability triggers whenever it deals damage to an opponent for any reason. It's not limited to combat damage.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Italian | Nicol Bolas |