Quick Answer

Visage of Bolas is a rare Artifact from HOU (HOU) costing {4}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Visage of Bolas MTG card

Visage of Bolas

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, you may search your library and/or graveyard for a card named Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle. {T}: Add {U}, {B}, or {R}.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Titus Lunter

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$0.26
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$0.49
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€0.30
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€0.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-28

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Visage of Bolas? Basics

Visage of Bolas is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, you may search your library and/or graveyard for a card named Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle. {T}: Add {U}, {B}, or {R}."

How much mana does Visage of Bolas cost to cast? Basics

Visage of Bolas has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Visage of Bolas's mana cost of {4} 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.

Visage of Bolas has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Visage of Bolas's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, you may search your library and/or graveyard for a card named Nicol Bolas, the Deceiver, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle. {T}: Add {U}, {B}, or {R}."

What is the current price of Visage of Bolas? Pricing

The current market price for Visage of Bolas is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Visage of Bolas? Pricing

You can purchase Visage of Bolas 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.

Is Visage of Bolas legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Visage of Bolas in Standard is not available.

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

Is Visage of Bolas legal in Modern? Legality

Visage of Bolas is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Visage of Bolas legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Visage of Bolas 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 Visage of Bolas legal in Pioneer? Legality

Visage of Bolas is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Visage of Bolas legal in Legacy? Legality

Visage of Bolas is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Visage of Bolas legal in Vintage? Legality

Visage of Bolas 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 Visage of Bolas legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Visage of Bolas 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 Visage of Bolas from? Details

This printing of Visage of Bolas is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 208.

Visage of Bolas may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Visage of Bolas's rarity? Details

Visage of Bolas is a rare card in HOU.

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

Who illustrated Visage of Bolas? Details

Visage of Bolas was illustrated by Titus Lunter.

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

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