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Black Lotus

Magic: The Gathering · memorabilia

Black Lotus

Old Border Era

Oversized 90's Promos · #2 · rare · 1996

Artifact

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Card facts

Quick reference for collectors and graders.

Collector number
2 / 10
Release year
1996
Rarity
rare
Illustrator
Christopher Rush
Frame
1997
Border
black
Finishes
nonfoil
Printed
1996-07-01
Reserved list
Yes

About this card

Mana cost: {0}

Type: Artifact

{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add three mana of any one color.

Produces: B, G, R, U, W

Tournament legality

Current legal status across competitive formats.

tlrBanned
duelBanned
predhBanned
legacyBanned
vintageRestricted
commanderBanned
oathbreakerBanned

Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Black Lotus is real?

Black Lotus is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the print quality and cardstock (real cards have a distinctive blue inner core visible from the edge), the rosette pattern on the back, the security stamp on planeswalker / mythic cards from recent sets, and confirm the collector number and set code match the official Scryfall record. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Black Lotus worth?

As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Black Lotus from?

Black Lotus is from the Magic: The Gathering set "Oversized 90's Promos" in the memorabilia series, released in 1996.

What rarity is Black Lotus?

Black Lotus is a rare card in the Oversized 90's Promos set.

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