Quick Answer

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is a mythic Legendary Planeswalker — Bolas from HOU (HOU) costing {4}{U}{B}{R}. Current price: $3.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh MTG card

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh

Legendary Planeswalker — Bolas

Card Text

[+2]: Target opponent exiles cards from the top of their library until they exile a nonland card. Until end of turn, you may cast that card without paying its mana cost. [+1]: Each opponent exiles two cards from their hand. [−4]: Nicol Bolas deals 7 damage to target opponent, creature an opponent controls, or planeswalker an opponent controls. [−12]: Exile each nonland permanent your opponents control.

Card Stats

Loyalty: 7 mythic CMC: 7.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Raymond Swanland

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$3.02
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$6.09
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$3.49
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$7.99
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€2.32
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€6.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh? Basics

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is a Legendary Planeswalker — Bolas card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "[+2]: Target opponent exiles cards from the top of their library until they exile a nonland card. Until end of turn, you may cast that card without paying its mana cost. [+1]: Each opponent exiles two cards from their hand. [−4]: Nicol Bolas deals 7 damage to target opponent, creature an opponent controls, or planeswalker an opponent controls. [−12]: Exile each nonland permanent your opponents control."

How much mana does Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh cost to cast? Basics

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh has a mana cost of {4}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh's mana cost of {4}{U}{B}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh has a mana value of 7.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh's current oracle text is: "[+2]: Target opponent exiles cards from the top of their library until they exile a nonland card. Until end of turn, you may cast that card without paying its mana cost. [+1]: Each opponent exiles two cards from their hand. [−4]: Nicol Bolas deals 7 damage to target opponent, creature an opponent controls, or planeswalker an opponent controls. [−12]: Exile each nonland permanent your opponents control."

What is the current price of Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh? Pricing

The current market price for Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is approximately $3.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh? Pricing

You can purchase Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh normal: $3.02 | foil: $6.09

Is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh legal in Modern? Legality

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh legal in Pioneer? Legality

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh legal in Legacy? Legality

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh legal in Vintage? Legality

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh from? Details

This printing of Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 140.

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh's rarity? Details

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh is a mythic card in HOU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh? Details

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh's starting loyalty? Details

Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh enters the battlefield with 7 loyalty counters.

Planeswalker abilities add or remove loyalty counters when activated. If a planeswalker's loyalty reaches zero (through damage or ability costs), it's put into the graveyard.

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