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Nicol Bolas

→Stable+2.2%

Time Spiral Timeshifted, 2006 · #98

Nicol Bolas's Near Mint price is unchanged over the past 30 days.

Fresh· Updated Nov 1, 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

$2.33

moderate

-0.9% 24h+2.2% 7d

$1.85

$2.49

Condition?

NMLPMPHPDMG

7 printings — select edition

Legends$160.26▼down 0.8%Secret Lair Drop$20.09▲up 0.8%From the Vault: Dr…$11.64▲up 1.9%

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Prices as ofNov 1

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Cheapest printing$1.38

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Nicol Bolas$2.33+2.2%

Why This Price

inkwell Estimate

Fair Value$2.33

Movement

7D Change+2.2% (+$0.05)

30D Change+0.0% (+$0.00)

Freshness

Prices as ofNov 1

Update cadenceDaily

Inkwell Fair Value$2.33NM · compare before you buy

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All Printings▸

7 Printings

PriceDate

Masters 25#209

Cheapest$1.38+2.2%

Time Spiral Timeshifted#98

$2.33+2.2%

The List#A25-209

$4.02-2.4%

Chronicles#81

$4.91-7.4%

From the Vault: Dragons#10

$11.64+1.9%

Secret Lair Drop#1069

$20.09+0.8%

Legends#246

$160.26-0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions▸

How much is Nicol Bolas worth?

The current Near Mint price for Nicol Bolas from Time Spiral Timeshifted (Magic: The Gathering) is $2.33. It has increased 2.2% over the past 7 days.

What set is Nicol Bolas from?

Nicol Bolas is from the Time Spiral Timeshifted set, released October 2006. It is a special in Magic: The Gathering.

What rarity is Nicol Bolas?

Nicol Bolas is a special card from Time Spiral Timeshifted in Magic: The Gathering.

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.