Magic: The Gathering

Mahamoti Djinn

Eighth Edition 88 • rare

Set: Eighth Edition
Collector number: 88
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Eric Peterson
Market price: $0.18

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Market

What it's worth

$0.18market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.18 – $0.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the eighth edition of this series, the Mahamoti Djinn serves as a classic centerpiece for decks focused on aerial combat. Its high cost is balanced by the significant pressure it exerts on the board, making it a reliable and iconic threat for any collector who values staying power in their gameplay.

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Card face

What it does

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

Of royal blood among the spirits of the air, the Mahamoti djinn rides on the wings of the winds. As dangerous in the gambling hall as he is in battle, he is a master of trickery and misdirection.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Mahamoti Djinn first appeared in the Alpha edition of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the classic archetype of a large, flying blue creature. It was created as a cornerstone of the original set, designed by Richard Garfield to embody the power and unpredictability of djinn in folklore while serving as a high-cost, high-impact finisher for control-oriented deck archetypes.

The Eighth Edition printing, released in 2003, marked a significant aesthetic shift for the card. As part of the first modern-border core set, the artwork was updated to a fresh illustration by Greg Staples. Staples moved away from the more whimsical or traditional interpretations of early Magic art, opting for a darker, more detailed, and atmospheric depiction that aligned with the game's evolving visual identity during the transition to the eighth frame design.

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About

About Mahamoti Djinn

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