What affects the value of Nicol Bolas?

Like most Magic: The Gathering cards, the value of Nicol Bolas depends on a few consistent factors: its rarity, the printing and finish (regular or foil), its physical condition, and the set it was printed in (Chronicles Foreign Black Border). Copies in better condition and scarcer finishes generally sell for more.

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Nicol Bolas

Chronicles Foreign Black Border

TypeLegendary Creature — Elder Dragon

Collector Number81

Rarityrare

ArtistEdward P. Beard, Jr.

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.

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What affects the value of Nicol Bolas?: Like most Magic: The Gathering cards, the value of Nicol Bolas depends on a few consistent factors: its rarity, the printing and finish (regular or foil), its physical condition, and the set it was printed in (Chronicles Foreign Black Border). Copies in better condition and scarcer finishes generally sell for more.