What are the most expensive Magic cards?

Black Lotus: The iconic card widely regarded as the most valuable and powerful Magic

The Gathering card, known for its ability to provide three mana of any color for free, with prices reaching as high as $3 million for a pristine condition Alpha edition in April 2024[7][8].


The One Ring: A unique 1/1 variant from the Lord of the Rings

Tales of Middle-earth set, it sold for $2 million to musician Post Malone, making it the most expensive trading card transaction in Magic history[6][8][9].


Lord of the Pit

An early MTG card from the Alpha set known for its power in gameplay, it sold for $105,000 in January 2023, making it one of the most valuable cards in the game's history[3][7].


Timetwister

A member of the Power Nine that allows players to reset their hand and graveyard, sold for $84,000 in a recent auction[9][7].


Mox Jet

A jewel artifact that provides one black mana, it has reached prices of $65,100 in competitive markets[9].


Ancestral Recall

Known for allowing a player to draw three cards for one mana, this card can fetch up to $38,500 at auction[3][9].


Time Walk

An influential blue card granting an extra turn for just two mana, sold for $63,000 in April 2023[4][9].


MTG ALPHA VESUVAN DOPPELGANGER R B BGS 9.5
Vesuvan Doppelganger

A shapeshifter card that copies other creatures, sold for $63,000, exemplifying its collectible nature[4][9].


Mox Ruby

Another card from the Power Nine providing red mana, known to sell for $39,600[9].


Chaos Orb

A unique card that allows players to destroy cards by throwing it on the battlefield, it has been priced at $44,400[4][9].


Underground Sea

A dual land that taps for blue or black mana, valuable in numerous decks, with recent sale prices reaching $36,100[9].


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Shivan Dragon

A powerful creature card from Alpha, it has sold for $44,400 and is notable for its gameplay strength and collectibility[3][4].


Copy Artifact

This card allows for the replication of another artifact on the battlefield, with sales around $29,400[4][9].


Ancestral Recall (Alpha, PSA 10)

The highest-selling version of this card, featuring its original printing, sold for $38,500[4][9].


Black Lotus (Artist Proof, Beta)

An artist proof variant of Black Lotus fetched $616,000, showcasing its immense value[9].


Mox Emerald

A green mana artifact from the Power Nine, with sales hitting $37,200 at auction[9].


Splendid Genesis

A unique promotional card celebrating the birth of Richard Garfield’s daughter, sold for $72,000 in June 2022[4].


Time Vault

A card that can enable infinite turns when combined with other plays, it remains a high-value, collectible item[6][9].


The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale

A legendary land that taxes creatures, known for its high price in the collector's market[9].


Bazaar of Baghdad

A critical card for discard strategies, valued highly and often priced above $40,000[6][9].


MTG expensive cards - An image of the Juzam Djinn card in MTG. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Juzam Djinn

A nostalgic card from Arabian Nights, valued for its history and rarity within the game[6].


Candelabra of Tawnos

Valuable in artifact decks, known for enabling mana rituals while reaching high auction prices[6][9].


Mox Sapphire

A blue mana artifact, part of the Power Nine, with notable sales reaching over $46,800[9].


Time Walk (Alpha, PSA 10)

Recorded sales similar to the standard Time Walk card but emphasizing its pristine condition within the Alpha set[9].


Candelabra of Tawnos

Useful for mana manipulation, this card finds itself frequently sought after within competitive formats[6].


Mox Pearl

A valuable white mana artifact with recorded sales over $34,800[9].


Lord of the Pit (BGS 10)

A pristine condition variant of this card reached $105,000, highlighting its collector's demand and scarcity[9].


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