Black Lotus · 30th Anniversary Edition
Artifact · Rare · #228
The 30th Anniversary Edition printing of Black Lotus is worth about $3,299.99, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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
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Versions in 30th Anniversary Edition
| No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|
| #228 | rare | $3,299.99 | — |
| #525 | rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
30th Anniversary Edition #228 — every source we track.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $3299.99 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$3299.99 – $3299.99 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Black Lotus from 30th Anniversary Edition worth?
The 30th Anniversary Edition printing of Black Lotus is currently worth about $3,299.99 nonfoil, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Is Black Lotus printed in other sets?
Yes — besides 30th Anniversary Edition, Black Lotus appears in 10 other sets, including Collectors' Edition, Vintage Championship, Unlimited Edition, Alchemy: Dominaria, Oversized 90's Promos, and more. Compare every printing on the main Black Lotus page.
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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.
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