Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes set symbol
The Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes expansion symbol (OE01, 2017) sits on the right of the type line on modern frames — match that glyph to the icon on this page, not a later reprint of the same characters.
Set code
oe01
Released
Jun 2017
Cards
20
Type
Archenemy
Lookalikes & traps
Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Archenemy / Nicol Bolas Schemes under other codes — matching art is not proof of OE01. Also watch foil vs nonfoil: sheen does not change which set Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes is.
Confirm after the icon
Bottom information line should show collector number + set code OE01 (and usually a C/U/R/M rarity letter). On Archenemy / Nicol Bolas Schemes, mismatch between listing title and OE01 is the usual bait-and-switch.
How to identify Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes cards
- 1
Find the expansion symbol on the type line and match it to the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes icon on this page (OE01).
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Read rarity from symbol color on Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes: black common, silver uncommon, gold rare, orange mythic — foil sheen does not change it.
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Cross-check OE01 + collector number so Archenemy / Nicol Bolas Schemes is not priced under the wrong product line.
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Still torn between lookalike products? Scan with Tappr to lock the exact Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes printing before you buy, sell, or grade.
Rarity by symbol color
Modern rarity colors on the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes symbol: black common (white only in rare one-set exceptions like Dominaria), silver uncommon, gold rare, orange/red-orange mythic. Foil, showcase, and borderless treatments keep the same rarity color — they change finish/frame, not the C/U/R/M letter.
Legend shows the modern post-Exodus palette. Pre-Exodus sets and special rarities (for example Time Spiral purple timeshifted) follow the rarity reading above — not this swatch row alone.
FAQ
What does the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes set symbol look like?
The Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes expansion symbol (OE01, 2017) sits on the right of the type line on modern frames — match that glyph to the icon on this page, not a later reprint of the same characters. Reprints of Archenemy / Nicol Bolas Schemes under other codes keep different glyphs — match the icon, then OE01.
What is the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes set code?
The set code is OE01. It appears with the collector number on modern cards. If you see a different code, you are not holding the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes printing even when the name matches.
How do I read rarity on a Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes card?
Modern rarity colors on the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes symbol: black common (white only in rare one-set exceptions like Dominaria), silver uncommon, gold rare, orange/red-orange mythic. Foil, showcase, and borderless treatments keep the same rarity color — they change finish/frame, not the C/U/R/M letter.
How do I confirm a Archenemy: Nicol Bolas Schemes card quickly?
Icon match → rarity reading for this era → OE01 + collector number. Remasters, Special Guests, and Commander decks reprint Archenemy / Nicol Bolas Schemes under other codes — matching art is not proof of OE01.. Tappr can finish the printing match when the listing is ambiguous.
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