Excoriate
Archenemy: Nicol Bolas · #5

Excoriate

Excoriate is a Common Sorcery from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas (5) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.25
Cardmarket trend €0.10
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Excoriate suits collectors and players working on Archenemy: Nicol Bolas who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Excoriate from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas?

Excoriate is a Sorcery in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas numbered 5. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Excoriate (5) from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas.

What is Excoriate worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Excoriate. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; Normal: $0.25. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetArchenemy: Nicol Bolas
Number5
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.25
Cardmarket EUR€0.10
cardmarket $0.10
Normal $0.25

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Excoriate?

Excoriate is a Common printing in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Excoriate?

Excoriate lists as Sorcery. Artist: Johann Bodin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Collector number 5 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2017.

Cactaur's take

Excoriate (5) from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Excoriate is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; Normal: $0.25).
  • Mana cost {3}{W} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Excoriate from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas?

Excoriate is a Common Sorcery from Archenemy: Nicol Bolas numbered 5 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Excoriate worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Excoriate. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Excoriate?

Excoriate is catalogued as Common in Archenemy: Nicol Bolas. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Excoriate legal in Commander or Standard?

Excoriate shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Excoriate near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.