Magic: The Gathering

Black Lotus

Limited Edition Beta 233 • rare

Set: Limited Edition Beta
Collector number: 233
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 0 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Christopher Rush
Market price: €22,454.09

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Market

What it's worth

€22,454.09market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026€12,000.00 – €22,454.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Limited Edition Beta set, this item represents a foundational piece of gaming history. Its status within the collection is defined by its extreme scarcity, making it a highly sought-after cornerstone for those who appreciate the origins of the medium.

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Card face

What it does

tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Add three mana of any one color.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Black Lotus was released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Beta, the second printing of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the card was intended to be a centerpiece of the game's high-fantasy world, representing an immensely powerful magical artifact. Its iconic illustration was created by Christopher Rush, who aimed for a mystical and ethereal aesthetic that would reflect the card's rarity and game-altering status.

The Beta set was produced to correct minor printing errors and card back inconsistencies present in the original Alpha release. Despite being a game piece, the Black Lotus became a cultural touchstone due to its unprecedented efficiency within the game's mechanics, which allowed players to accelerate their resources significantly. Its rarity, combined with the explosive growth of the trading card game hobby, eventually transformed it from a sought-after gameplay asset into a significant artifact of modern hobby history.

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Other printings

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About

About Black Lotus

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