Nicol Bolas
Nicol Bolas is a Rare Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon from Legends (246) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}. Color identity: B, R, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $189.40 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Nicol Bolas suits collectors and players working on Legends who need the Rare slot. Treat $189.40 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Nicol Bolas from Legends?
Nicol Bolas is a Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon in Legends numbered 246. Mana cost {2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}. Color identity: B, R, U. Nicol Bolas (246) is a chase-tier Rare Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon in Legends. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Nicol Bolas worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $189.40 for Nicol Bolas. Low and high spread runs $189.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $106.03; Normal: $189.40. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 246 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
| Set | Legends |
|---|---|
| Number | 246 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $189.40 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €106.03 |
| cardmarket | $106.03 |
| Normal | $189.40 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, R, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 |
How collectible is Nicol Bolas?
Nicol Bolas is a Rare printing in Legends. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 246 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Nicol Bolas?
Nicol Bolas lists as Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon with keywords Flying. Artist: Edward P. Beard, Jr.. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Legends. Collector number 246 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Nicol Bolas (246) is a chase-tier Rare Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon in Legends. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Nicol Bolas is catalogued as Rare Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon in Legends, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $189.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $106.03; Normal: $189.40).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R} and type line Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $189.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Nicol Bolas from Legends?
Nicol Bolas is a Rare Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon from Legends numbered 246 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Nicol Bolas worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $189.40 for ungraded Nicol Bolas. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Nicol Bolas?
Nicol Bolas is catalogued as Rare in Legends. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Nicol Bolas legal in Commander or Standard?
Nicol Bolas shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Nicol Bolas trade at a premium?
Nicol Bolas combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Legends.
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