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Nicol Bolas — Chronicles Magic: The Gathering card
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Nicol Bolas

Stable-0.6%
Chronicles, 1995 · #81
Nicol Bolas's Near Mint price is down 12.9% ($0.77) over the past 30 days.
7h ago· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeLegendary Creature — Elder Dragon
Mana Cost2UUBBRR
P/T7/7
ArtistEdward P. Beard, Jr.
Card TextFlying 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.
Format Legality
ModernCommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$5.18
moderate
$2.99
$5.50
Condition?
7 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofOct 28
Normal—
Cheapest printing$1.36
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$5.18
Movement
7D Change-0.6% (-$0.03)
30D Change-12.9% (-$0.77)
Freshness
Prices as ofOct 28
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$5.18NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Nicol Bolas worth?
The current Near Mint price for Nicol Bolas from Chronicles (Magic: The Gathering) is $5.18. It has decreased 0.6% over the past 7 days.
What set is Nicol Bolas from?
Nicol Bolas is from the Chronicles set, released July 1995. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Nicol Bolas?
Nicol Bolas is a rare card from Chronicles in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Nicol Bolas changed over the past 30 days?
Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Nicol Bolas has fallen 12.9% ($0.77) to $5.18.
How many printings of Nicol Bolas exist?
Nicol Bolas has 7 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $1.36 from Masters 25.