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Nicol Bolas — Chronicles #81
Nicol Bolas is a rare Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon from Chronicles (1995), collector number 81, illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..
Nicol Bolas price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- Chronicles
- Number
- 81
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}
- Colour
- Black / Red / Blue
- Power / toughness
- 7/7
- Illustrator
- Edward P. Beard, Jr.
- Released
- 1 July 1995
What Nicol Bolas does
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.
Format legality
Other printings of Nicol Bolas
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1069 |  Nicol Bolas Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon | Secret Lair Drop 2022 | Rare | €12.69 foil |
| A25-209 |  Nicol Bolas Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon | The List 2020 | Rare | €1.41 |
| 209 |  Nicol Bolas Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon | Masters 25 2018 | Rare | €1.09 |
| 10 |  Nicol Bolas Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon | From the Vault: Dragons 2008 | Rare | €4.16 foil |
| 98 |  Nicol Bolas Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon | Time Spiral Timeshifted 2006 | Special | €1.20 |
| 246 |  Nicol Bolas Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon | Legends 1994 | Rare | €94.80 |
All 7 Nicol Bolas printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Nicol Bolas from Chronicles worth?
About €1.24 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Nicol Bolas are there?
7 English paper printings, from Legends to Chronicles. The cheapest right now is the Masters 25 printing.
Is Nicol Bolas legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Nicol Bolas (Chronicles)?
Edward P. Beard, Jr..
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