MTG Black Lotus history Black Lotus debuted in MTG's first core set, Limited Edition, which was released in 1993
Mono-White Monarch Giada, Font of Hope 8.6%inclusion 6 decks 70 decks Elesh Norn 8.6%inclusion 6 decks 70 decks Darien, King of Kjeldor 8.6%inclusion 6 decks 70 decks Mangara, the Diplomat 5.7%inclusion 4 decks 70 decks Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Radiant, Serra Archangel 4.3%inclusion 3 decks 70 decks Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker 4.3%inclusion 3 decks 70 decks Lyra Dawnbringer 2.9%inclusion 2 decks 70 decks Avacyn, Angel of Hope 2.9%inclusion 2 decks 70 decks Tataru Taru 4.2%inclusion 2 decks 48 decks Nils, Discipline Enforcer 2.9%inclusion 2 decks 70 decks General Jarkeld 2.9%inclusion 2 decks 70 decks Tivadar of Thorn 2.9%inclusion 2 decks 70 decks Odric, Lunarch Marshal 2.9%inclusion 2 decks 70 decks Rosa, Resolute White Mage 4.2%inclusion 2 decks 48 decks Daxos, Blessed by the Sun 2.9%inclusion 2 decks 70 decks Delney, Streetwise Lookout 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks Odric, Master Tactician 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks Linden, the Steadfast Queen 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks Sephara, Sky's Blade 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks Yes Man, Personal Securitron 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks Eight-and-a-Half-Tails 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks Adeline, Resplendent Cathar 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks Loran of the Third Path 1.4%inclusion 1 decks 70 decks New Cards Queen Mother Ramonda 11%inclusion 11%synergy 1 decks 9 decks High Synergy Cards Court of Grace 67%inclusion 56%synergy 47 decks 70 decks Archon of Coronation 41%inclusion 41%synergy 29 decks 70 decks Palace Jailer 43%inclusion 40%synergy 30 decks 70 decks Court of Ardenvale 37%inclusion 35%synergy 26 decks 70 decks Throne of the High City 26%inclusion 25%synergy 18 decks 70 decks Champions of Minas Tirith 26%inclusion 25%synergy 18 decks 70 decks Protector of the Crown 20%inclusion 19%synergy 14 decks 70 decks Palace Sentinels 16%inclusion 15%synergy 11 decks 70 decks White Plume Adventurer 17%inclusion 15%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Weathered Wayfarer 27%inclusion 14%synergy 19 decks 70 decks Top Cards Swords to Plowshares 66%inclusion -9%synergy 46 decks 70 decks Path to Exile 64%inclusion -3%synergy 45 decks 70 decks Pearl Medallion 53%inclusion -8%synergy 37 decks 70 decks Generous Gift 44%inclusion 3%synergy 31 decks 70 decks Knight of the White Orchid 34%inclusion 8%synergy 24 decks 70 decks Mangara, the Diplomat 30%inclusion 11%synergy 21 decks 70 decks Esper Sentinel 30%inclusion -4%synergy 21 decks 70 decks Swiftfoot Boots 29%inclusion -7%synergy 20 decks 70 decks Cut a Deal 27%inclusion 12%synergy 19 decks 70 decks Akroma's Will 27%inclusion 3%synergy 19 decks 70 decks Game Changers Teferi's Protection 27%inclusion 1%synergy 19 decks 70 decks Smothering Tithe 24%inclusion -5%synergy 17 decks 70 decks Farewell 19%inclusion -4%synergy 13 decks 70 decks Enlightened Tutor 13%inclusion -10%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Ancient Tomb 8.6%inclusion -1%synergy 6 decks 70 decks The One Ring 5.7%inclusion -4%synergy 4 decks 70 decks Creatures Witch Enchanter 29%inclusion 11%synergy 20 decks 70 decks Welcoming Vampire 24%inclusion 8%synergy 17 decks 70 decks Mentor of the Meek 24%inclusion 6%synergy 17 decks 70 decks Loran of the Third Path 23%inclusion 0%synergy 16 decks 70 decks Righteous Valkyrie 21%inclusion 6%synergy 15 decks 70 decks Solemn Simulacrum 21%inclusion 2%synergy 15 decks 70 decks Archangel of Tithes 20%inclusion 7%synergy 14 decks 70 decks Keeper of the Accord 20%inclusion 4%synergy 14 decks 70 decks Mother of Runes 20%inclusion -1%synergy 14 decks 70 decks Sun Titan 20%inclusion -2%synergy 14 decks 70 decks Exemplar of Light 19%inclusion 4%synergy 12 decks 64 decks Claim Jumper 19%inclusion 9%synergy 13 decks 70 decks Avacyn, Angel of Hope 19%inclusion 4%synergy 13 decks 70 decks Phyrexian Vindicator 17%inclusion 8%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Daxos, Blessed by the Sun 17%inclusion 6%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Firemane Commando 17%inclusion 6%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Serra Ascendant 17%inclusion 5%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Resplendent Angel 17%inclusion 4%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Grand Abolisher 17%inclusion -2%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Windborn Muse 16%inclusion 10%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Serra's Emissary 16%inclusion 9%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Angel of the Ruins 16%inclusion 6%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Starnheim Aspirant 16%inclusion 4%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Herald of War 16%inclusion 4%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Suture Priest 16%inclusion 3%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Emeria Shepherd 16%inclusion 3%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Archangel of Thune 16%inclusion 2%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Lyra Dawnbringer 16%inclusion 1%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Inspiring Overseer 16%inclusion -1%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Seasoned Dungeoneer 14%inclusion 13%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Bishop of Wings 14%inclusion 5%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Moonshaker Cavalry 14%inclusion 4%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Rumor Gatherer 14%inclusion 4%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Loyal Warhound 14%inclusion 4%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite 14%inclusion 3%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Youthful Valkyrie 14%inclusion 3%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Archivist of Oghma 14%inclusion 1%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Soul's Attendant 14%inclusion -0%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Soul Warden 14%inclusion -7%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Enduring Innocence 13%inclusion -0%synergy 9 decks 69 decks Charming Prince 13%inclusion 5%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Speaker of the Heavens 13%inclusion 5%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Angel of Destiny 13%inclusion 4%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Selfless Spirit 13%inclusion 3%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Karmic Guide 13%inclusion 3%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Bruna, the Fading Light 13%inclusion 3%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Sephara, Sky's Blade 13%inclusion -0%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Angel of Vitality 13%inclusion -0%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Dazzling Angel 13%inclusion 4%synergy 8 decks 64 decks Haliya, Guided by Light 12%inclusion 1%synergy 5 decks 43 decks Instants Flare of Fortitude 24%inclusion 5%synergy 17 decks 70 decks Reprieve 24%inclusion 1%synergy 17 decks 70 decks Disenchant 23%inclusion 7%synergy 16 decks 70 decks Kabira Takedown 20%inclusion 14%synergy 14 decks 70 decks Stroke of Midnight 20%inclusion -6%synergy 14 decks 70 decks Your Temple Is Under Attack 17%inclusion 10%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Sejiri Shelter 17%inclusion 5%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Unbreakable Formation 17%inclusion 5%synergy 12 decks 70 decks Razorgrass Ambush 16%inclusion 8%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Dawn Charm 16%inclusion 7%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Flawless Maneuver 16%inclusion -9%synergy 11 decks 70 decks Parting Gust 14%inclusion 8%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Rebuff the Wicked 14%inclusion -4%synergy 10 decks 70 decks Heliod's Intervention 13%inclusion 4%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Clever Concealment 13%inclusion 2%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Ephemerate 13%inclusion -0%synergy 9 decks 70 decks Mana Tithe 11%inclusion -0%synergy 8 decks 70 decks Blood of the Martyr 10%inclusion 9%synergy 7 decks 70 decks Angel's Grace 10%inclusion 6%synergy 7 decks 70 decks Final Showdown 10%inclusion 5%synergy 7 decks 70 decks Galadriel's Dismissal 10%inclusion 4%synergy 7 decks 70 decks Cloudshift 10%inclusion 0%synergy 7 decks 70 decks Dawn's Truce 10%inclusion -4%synergy 7 decks 70 decks Slip On the Ring 8.6%inclusion 7%synergy 6 decks 70 decks Settle the Wreckage 8.6%inclusion 6%synergy 6 decks 70 decks Lapse of Certainty 8.6%inclusion 5%synergy 6 decks 70 decks Everybody Lives
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Secondly, each of these either provides a huge burst of card draw, a steady stream of card advantage, or has the potential to become a draw engine with a bit of a build around
