Black Lotus (Magic: The Gathering)

Uncommon card · No. 111378

Black Lotus is a card in the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast published the card in the earliest editions of the game. It is one of the game's most valuable collectible cards. In game, the card allows the player to sacrifice the card when it is in play to generate three mana—game resources used to cast spells (play cards from the hand). Because it provides mana so quickly, it allows the player to cast spells earlier than their opponent, thus providing an advantage to the player. For this reason, it is one of the Power Nine, which are considered the most powerful cards in the game's history. Most competitive formats ban the card. Its power, limited print and distribution have made it one of the most valuable Magic cards. In the early 2020s, two copies of the card were sold for approximately $500,000 each. An Alpha CGC 10 Black Lotus sold in 2024 for $3,000,000.

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