Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
~$1.26 low · ~$24.72 high
Multicolor. Legendary Planeswalker — Bolas
Magic 2013 #199 · Illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory
Magic 2013 #199 · Illustrated by D. Alexander GregoryWhat is Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker worth?
TCGplayer, eBay and Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy.
TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
+3: Destroy target noncreature permanent.
−2: Gain control of target creature.
−9: Nicol Bolas deals 7 damage to target player or planeswalker. That player or that planeswalker's controller discards seven cards, then sacrifices seven permanents of their choice.
Loyalty 5
Format legality
All 7 printings of Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Media and Collaboration Promos pmei #2025-10· 2025Promomythic· Cardmarket €4.65 foil | mythic | No non-foil printing | $1.26 | €4.65 foil | |
 Secret Lair Drop sld #1622· 2024BorderlessRainbow Foilmythic· Cardmarket €7.52 · €9.28 foil | mythic | $10.34 | — | €7.52€9.28 foil | |
 Mythic Edition med #GR4· 2018Borderlessmythic· Cardmarket €22.19 foil | mythic | No non-foil printing | $23.04 | €22.19 foil | |
 Archenemy: Nicol Bolas e01 #85· 2017mythic· Cardmarket €3.04 | mythic | $3.96 | No foil printing | €3.04 | |
 Magic 2013 m13 #199· 2012mythic· Cardmarket €3.03 · €11.39 foil | mythic | $3.41 | $24.72 | €3.03€11.39 foil | |
 Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas ddh #42· 2011mythic· Cardmarket €2.44 foil | mythic | No non-foil printing | $2.07 | €2.44 foil | |
 Conflux con #120· 2009mythic· Cardmarket €3.37 · €21.26 foil | mythic | $3.54 | $16.22 | €3.37€21.26 foil |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
Where to buy Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We also take part in the TCGplayer (via Impact) and eBay Partner Network affiliate programs. Links to TCGplayer, eBay and Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Cardmarket links are not affiliate links.
Card details
- First printed
- 2009
- Printings
- 7
- Mana value
- 8
- EDHREC rank
- #7,330 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- D. Alexander Gregory, Aaron J. Riley & Scott Okumura, Slawomir Maniak, Chris Rahn, Izzy
Rulings (3)
2009-02-01
The control-change effect has no duration. It will last until the game ends or the affected creature leaves the battlefield. It may be superseded by a later control-change effect.
2012-07-01
For the third ability, if the player is an illegal target when the ability tries to resolve, the ability doesn't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No damage will be dealt, no cards will be discarded, and no permanents will be sacrificed.
2012-07-01
If the damage from Nicol Bolas's third ability is prevented or redirected, the rest of the effect will still happen. Specifically, the number of cards discarded and permanents sacrificed isn't tied to the amount of damage dealt.
Browse more: Magic 2013 · all sets · search cards