Aladdin's Lamp

Aladdin's Lamp was introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the 1994 Revised Edition, which served as the third core set for the burgeoning game. Designed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the card belongs to the game's earliest era where flavor and mechanics were heavily influenced by folklore and mythological archetypes. Its inclusion provided players with a unique utility artifact, reflecting the game's initial focus on high-fantasy tropes and powerful, albeit costly, magical items.

The artwork for the card was created by artist Jesper Myrfors, who served as the original art director for the game. Myrfors brought a distinct, painterly aesthetic to the early sets that helped define the visual identity of Magic during its infancy. The illustration features a classic interpretation of the genie’s lamp, designed to evoke a sense of mystery and ancient power, fitting the card's function as a resource-heavy draw engine that remains a recognizable piece of early Magic: The Gathering history.