Black Lotus
Artifact · Rare
Black Lotus is currently worth about $3,000.00 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 0
- Type line
- Artifact
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1993
- Artist
- Christopher Rush
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Collector Guidance
- Black Lotus Price Guide: Why Magic’s Most Famous Card Costs So Much
Black Lotus price guide: why Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited copies differ so much, how condition and grading affect value, and how to verify a sale.
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 228 | Rare | $3,299.99 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 233 | Rare | $3,000.00 | — |
| Vintage Championship | 2023A | Special | — | — |
| Vintage Championship | 2017NA | Special | — | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 233 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 525 | Rare | — | — |
| Vintage Championship | 2003 | Rare | — | — |
| Alchemy: Dominaria | 35 | Mythic | — | — |
| Oversized 90's Promos | 2 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 232 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 233 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 46932 | Rare | — | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 233 | Rare | — | — |
| Vintage Masters | 4 | Bonus | — | — |
| Vintage Championship | 2023EU | Special | — | — |
| Vintage Championship | 2023NA | Special | — | — |
Price intelligence
30th Anniversary Edition #228 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $3299.99 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
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$3299.99 – $3299.99 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Black Lotus worth?
Black Lotus is currently worth about $3,000.00 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $3,000.00 to $3,299.99 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Black Lotus printed in?
Black Lotus has been printed in 11 sets, including Collectors' Edition, Vintage Championship, 30th Anniversary Edition, Unlimited Edition, Alchemy: Dominaria, Oversized 90's Promos, and more.
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Is Black Lotus legal in Commander?
No — Black Lotus is banned in Commander.
Is Black Lotus legal in Modern?
Black Lotus is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Black Lotus on the Reserved List?
Yes — Black Lotus is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Collectors' Edition · Vintage Championship · 30th Anniversary Edition · Unlimited Edition · Alchemy: Dominaria · Oversized 90's Promos · Limited Edition Alpha · Limited Edition Beta · Magic Online Promos · Intl. Collectors' Edition · Vintage Masters
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