Black Lotus
Vintage Championship 2023A
- Set
- Vintage Championship
- Collector number
- 2023A
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jarel Threat
What it does
tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Add three mana of any one color.
2023 Asia Vintage Championship
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderBanned
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
The Black Lotus, originating from the 1993 Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering, was designed by Christopher Rush. It represents the pinnacle of the game's early power-level philosophy, intended as an ultra-rare piece that provided a significant mana advantage for zero cost. Its minimalist, mystical artwork was meant to evoke a sense of ancient, forbidden power, firmly rooting the card in the game's high-fantasy foundation.
While the specific 'Vintage Championship 2023A' identifier pertains to a modern commemorative or promotional iteration, the Black Lotus itself is historically significant as the most sought-after card in the collectible card game medium. Its design, which ignores traditional resource-balancing conventions, transformed it into a cultural icon within gaming history. Reception has remained consistently reverent, with the card serving as the primary benchmark for rarity and value in the secondary market.
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About Black Lotus
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