Nicol Bolas (DRB #10)

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Nicol Bolas — From the Vault: Dragons

Nicol Bolas is a rare printing from From the Vault: Dragons (DRB #10), a Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon. Illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.

Card text

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.

Dominaria's most ancient evil.

Details

Mana cost {2}{U}{U}{B}{B}{R}{R}
Type Legendary Creature — Elder Dragon
Power / Toughness 7 / 7
Rarity Rare
Set From the Vault: Dragons (DRB)
Collector number 10
Artist D. Alexander Gregory
Released 2008-08-29

Current price

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at foil $11.20 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

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Legality

Standard Not legal
Future Standard Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Pauper Not legal
Vintage Legal
Penny Dreadful Legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Brawl Not legal
Competitive Brawl Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Pauper Commander Not legal
Duel Commander Legal
Old School Not legal
Premodern Legal
PrEDH Legal
TLR Not legal

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Rulings

  • October 1, 2009 — Nicol Bolas's third ability triggers whenever it deals damage to an opponent for any reason. It's not limited to combat damage.

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