Quick Answer

Aladdin's Lamp is a rare Artifact from 3ED (3ED) costing {10}. Current price: $0.92 USD. Legal in Commander.

Aladdin's Lamp MTG card

Aladdin's Lamp

Artifact

Card Text

{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.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 10.0 3ED 3ED 🎨 Mark Tedin

Market Prices

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$0.92
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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€0.95
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aladdin's Lamp? Basics

Aladdin's Lamp is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{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."

How much mana does Aladdin's Lamp cost to cast? Basics

Aladdin's Lamp has a mana cost of {10}, which equals 10.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Aladdin's Lamp's mana cost of {10} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Aladdin's Lamp has a mana value of 10.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Aladdin's Lamp's current oracle text is: "{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."

What is the current price of Aladdin's Lamp? Pricing

The current market price for Aladdin's Lamp is approximately $0.92 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.95 EUR.

Where can I buy Aladdin's Lamp? Pricing

You can purchase Aladdin's Lamp from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Aladdin's Lamp legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aladdin's Lamp in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Aladdin's Lamp legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Aladdin's Lamp in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Aladdin's Lamp legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aladdin's Lamp is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Aladdin's Lamp legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Aladdin's Lamp in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Aladdin's Lamp legal in Legacy? Legality

Aladdin's Lamp is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Aladdin's Lamp legal in Vintage? Legality

Aladdin's Lamp is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Aladdin's Lamp legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aladdin's Lamp in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Aladdin's Lamp from? Details

This printing of Aladdin's Lamp is from 3ED (3ED), with collector number 231.

Aladdin's Lamp may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aladdin's Lamp's rarity? Details

Aladdin's Lamp is a rare card in 3ED.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Aladdin's Lamp? Details

Aladdin's Lamp was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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