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Nicol Bolas — Legends Magic: The Gathering card
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Nicol Bolas

Stable-3.1%
Legends, 1994 · #246
Nicol Bolas's Near Mint price is down 2.9% ($4.80) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Nov 2, 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
$160.31
moderate
$105.27
$172.80
Condition?
7 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofNov 2
Normal—
Cheapest printing$1.38
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Why This Price

inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$160.31
Movement
7D Change-3.1% (-$5.12)
30D Change-2.9% (-$4.80)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 2
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$160.31NM · compare before you buy
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How much is Nicol Bolas worth?
The current Near Mint price for Nicol Bolas from Legends (Magic: The Gathering) is $160.31. It has decreased 3.1% over the past 7 days.
What set is Nicol Bolas from?
Nicol Bolas is from the Legends set, released June 1994. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Nicol Bolas?
Nicol Bolas is a rare card from Legends 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 2.9% ($4.80) to $160.31.
How many printings of Nicol Bolas exist?
Nicol Bolas has 7 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $1.38 from Masters 25.