The 1993 Arabian Nights release includes this rare artifact card, featuring a ten-mana cost and a unique library manipulation effect.
Aladdin's Lamp
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Arabian Nights
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Released in 1993 as part of the Arabian Nights expansion, Aladdin's Lamp is a distinct artifact card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 56, this piece stands out due to its exceptionally high mana cost of {10}, which requires significant resource accumulation to cast. The card's unique ability allows players to look at the top X cards of their library, exile them, and then draw a single card, offering a powerful alternative to traditional card draw mechanics. For collectors of vintage TCG cards, this card represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of game design during the early 1990s. Its complex rules text and high casting cost make it a memorable and strategic addition to any archive. Whether you are a historian of the hobby or a veteran player, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's rich legacy.
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Aladdin's Lamp
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
{10}
Artifact
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{X}, {T}: The next time you would draw a card this turn, instead look at the top X cards of your library, put all but one of them on the bottom of your library in a random order, then draw a card. X can't be 0.