About This Card
Black Lotus is a rare artifact from Limited Edition Beta..
Released October 1993 as part of Limited Edition Beta (core set). Click through to Limited Edition Beta for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Black Lotus is on the Reserved List, meaning it will never be reprinted — permanently constrained supply makes it a blue-chip MTG asset.
Banned in Legacy, Commander — price reflects demand from other formats rather than competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Lotus a good MTG investment?
Black Lotus is a rare from Limited Edition Beta currently at check the page for current pricing. As a Reserved List card, it has permanently constrained supply. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Black Lotus?
Black Lotus from Limited Edition Beta is currently priced on the page. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
Should I buy Black Lotus?
At current pricing, Black Lotus is a rare with format-specific demand. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Black Lotus?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Other printings of Black Lotus
- Vintage Championship #2023NA
- Vintage Championship #2023A
- Vintage Championship #2023EU
- 30th Anniversary Edition #525
- 30th Anniversary Edition #228
- Vintage Championship #2017NA
- Magic Online Promos #46932
- Vintage Masters #4
- Vintage Championship #2003
- Oversized 90's Promos #2
- Collectors' Edition #233 — $3000.00
- Intl. Collectors' Edition #233
- Unlimited Edition #233
- Limited Edition Alpha #232
Is Black Lotus going up or down?
Daily price moves for Black Lotus are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart — direction matters more than yesterday's spot, and SpellBook surfaces both.
Is Black Lotus worth buying?
Black Lotus at current pricing carries Reserved List scarcity, so the long-run floor is supply-supported. Compare 17 sources before pulling the trigger — fees and condition can swing real cost 10–15%.
Black Lotus reprint risk
Black Lotus is on the Reserved List, so Wizards of the Coast has committed to never reprinting it. Supply is permanently capped — the only downside risk is a counterfeit market, not a new printing.
Black Lotus price history
SpellBook tracks Black Lotus from Limited Edition Beta daily across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. The full multi-year price chart and recent sale comps live above this section.