Is Black Lotus a legendary?

Magic: The Gathering's legendary Power Nine cards, including Black Lotus, are having a record-breaking year. Multiple records have been broken for the rare cards from MTG's earliest sets.

What rarity is Black Lotus?

The Alpha version of Black Lotus is the rarest and most sought-after, with an estimated 1100 ever printed, followed by the Beta version, with 3300 ever printed.

How rare is a Black Lotus card?

Packs celebrating the game's 30th anniversary controversially included reprints of rare cards, including the Black Lotus. The Black Lotus, which dates back to Magic's first Alpha printing in 1993, is famed for its rarity (it had a print run of around 1,100) and its power.

Why is Black Lotus so valuable?

First of all, part of the reason it's so expensive is because it hasn't been reprinted in a long time. The Black Lotus was in the original printing of Magic cards (all the way back in freaking 1993!), but after the initial three printings it was never reprinted again.

Is Black Lotus banned in Legacy?

The following cards are restricted, which means you can only have one of them in your main deck and sideboard combined: Ancestral Recall. Balance. Black Lotus.

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Why is Black Lotus illegal?

Such is the case with the Black Lotus card. This card has been banned from tournament play because of its unique ability - namely, it doesn't require any mana to play, and it can add three mana of any color to your pool. This means that you can cast spells much faster than you would normally be able to.

What is the most expensive MTG card?

In 2019, a Black Lotus sold for $166,000 on eBay, followed by another purchase just two years later in 2021 for $511,100 — more than triple the price. Now, with the recent auction held by PWCC Marketplace, the Black Lotus cements its position as the most expensive Magic: The Gathering card ever sold.

How much is a real Black Lotus?

It was signed by the late Chris Rush, the artist for the card, which increased its rarity and value. If you're looking for a range, expect a Black Lotus to cost anywhere between $5,000 and $50,000.

How many copies of Black Lotus exist?

Black Lotus and the rest of the Power Nine were only printed for the early Alpha, Beta and Unlimited sets right at the very beginning of Magic: The Gathering's inception. All in all, it is estimated that only about 1,100 Black Lotus cards were ever printed.

How much is a Black Lotus worth now?

The card's sale for $540,000 via auction house PWCC beat the previous record set by another Gem Mint 10 Alpha Black Lotus signed by Rush, sold for just over $511,000 in January 2021. The new price makes this latest card the most expensive Magic: The Gathering card ever sold at public auction, according to PWCC.

Can you still pull a Black Lotus?

Despite the high price, however, the Black Lotus (alongside every other card) is only a proxy version and therefore can't be used in tournament play, and it's currently unknown if they will be worth anything to collectors.

Who owns the most Black Lotus?

This exorbitant price of this card makes Post Malone's signed Black Lotus the most expensive Magic: The Gathering card ever sold. Previously this record was held by, surprise surprise, another Black Lotus. Sold in January 2021 for $500,000, this card was, similarly, a Chris Rush signed Black Lotus.

Who owns the Black Lotus card?

In 2022, Post Malone payed $800,000 for a Black Lotus, signed by Christopher Rush.

What does the Black Lotus symbolize?

In Hinduism and Buddhism, the black lotus is highly revered; its petals represent the five Buddhas of Wisdom while its center symbolizes both the heart chakra and Buddhist enlightenment. To this day, Tibetan Buddhists still use this powerful symbol during religious ceremonies.

Do purple lotus exist?

For 3,000 years, Lotus flowers have been cultivated for their beauty, fragrance, and medicinal qualities, but it is the purple lotus that is most sought for its many unusual qualities.

Are purple lotus real?

While most lotus flowers are white or pink, they can also be blue, purple, or yellow. The color of a lotus flower is determined by the pigments in its petals.

Which Black Lotus is worth the most?

The half-million-dollar Black Lotus is a gem mint PSA 10 from Alpha. It is also signed by Christopher Rush, who passed away in 2016. I can state without any hyperbole that this exact Magic card is the most expensive Magic card ever printed, and it always will be.

What was the last Black Lotus sold for?

One of Magic: The Gathering's most coveted cards, Black Lotus, has sold at auction for a record-breaking $540,000. Magic: The Gathering's illustrious card, Black Lotus, recently went to auction and sold for a record-breaking $540,000.

What card did Post Malone buy?

Post Malone tells Howard Stern he spent a cool $800,000 on a Black Lotus, one of the most sought-after cards in Magic: The Gathering.

Is Black Lotus Modern legal?

Players should expect Vintage to remain the only format in which Black Lotus is legal. It is a card that can be played in any deck and would be absolutely required in the vast majority of decks in any format it was legal in, so Wizards of the Coast and the other format rules advisors will not be doing that.

How much did Post Malone pay for Black Lotus?

it was a Black Lotus (an artist print, at that) and, yes, it was signed by artist Christopher Rush. But, as he admitted to Howard Stern on his radio show, he also spent $800,000 on it. This was a big deal, but not specifically because a millionaire bought something expensive.

What's the rarest magic card?

Why are old MTG cards so expensive?

Basically, it all comes down to supply and demand. Expensive cards are the ones in demand, but as supply becomes more limited, the cost goes up to reflect that. That's why decks get so much more expensive as you go into older formats.

What is the most expensive card in the world?

The famous Honus Wagner Card (which, depending on who you ask, is more well-known than the actual player) last sold in August of 2022 for a total of $7.2 million at auction. But of every other valuable card on the list, nothing comes close to the Mickey Mantle Rookie Card that shattered auction records last year.