Why Arabian Nights Cards Hold Value
Arabian Nights was Magic: The Gathering's first expansion, released in December 1993 — just months after the original Alpha and Beta sets. The entire set is on the Reserved List, meaning every card shown here will never be reprinted in a Standard-legal product. At 33+ years old, Arabian Nights cards represent true vintage collectibles: small print runs, all-black borders, and distinctive artwork inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. The set contains Bazaar of Baghdad (the foundation of Vintage Dredge), Library of Alexandria (one of the most powerful lands ever printed), and Juzam Djinn (the defining creature of early Magic), as well as many Reserved List creatures and enchantments with ongoing competitive play.
The BGS 10 (Beckett gem-mint) premiums on Arabian Nights cards are extraordinary — Bazaar of Baghdad BGS 10 reaches $15,144 and Juzam Djinn BGS 10 $13,790, representing 5–6x the raw price. These premiums reflect the extreme rarity of gem-mint 1993 cards and the active collector market for graded Arabian Nights specimens.
Top 20 Most Expensive Arabian Nights Cards
Prices in SGD (converted at 1.36 USD/SGD). Raw price reflects current market value for ungraded copies. BGS 10 (Beckett gem-mint) data shown where available — these represent premium specimens. Data: PriceCharting, May 2026.
| # | Card | Type | Raw (SGD) | PSA 10 (SGD) | BGS 10 (SGD) | Annual Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bazaar of Baghdad Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Land | $2,688 | $3,163 | $15,144 | 168 |
| 2 | Juzam Djinn Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $2,218 | $3,604 | $13,790 | 78 |
| 3 | Library of Alexandria Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Land | $1,360 | $2,746 | — | 99 |
| 4 | City of Brass Magic Arabian Nights | Vintage Staple | $755 | $1,035 | $3,563 | 80 |
| 5 | Diamond Valley Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Land | $710 | $1,098 | $3,449 | 76 |
| 6 | Serendib Efreet Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $639 | $835 | $2,837 | 88 |
| 7 | Guardian Beast Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $602 | $1,135 | $4,950 | 79 |
| 8 | Drop of Honey Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Enchantment | $548 | $942 | $5,396 | 76 |
| 9 | City in a Bottle Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Artifact | $520 | $615 | $4,230 | 75 |
| 10 | Erhnam Djinn Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $471 | $692 | — | 66 |
| 11 | Shahrazad Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Instant | $459 | $816 | $3,865 | 73 |
| 12 | Ali from Cairo Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $317 | $886 | $5,304 | 79 |
| 13 | Old Man of the Sea Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $272 | $619 | — | 74 |
| 14 | Serendib Djinn Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $167 | $263 | — | 80 |
| 15 | Island of Wak-Wak Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Land | $208 | $542 | — | 74 |
| 16 | Singing Tree Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $118 | $279 | — | 79 |
| 17 | Pyramids Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Artifact | $125 | $258 | — | 81 |
| 18 | Ring of Ma'ruf Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Artifact | $103 | $275 | — | 61 |
| 19 | Sorceress Queen Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $83 | $283 | — | 90 |
| 20 | Stone-Throwing Devils Magic Arabian Nights | Reserved List Creature | $99 | $430 | — | 92 |
Bazaar of Baghdad — Most Liquid Arabian Nights Card
Despite producing no mana, Bazaar of Baghdad is the most expensive AND most liquid Arabian Nights card at 168 annual sales — driven almost entirely by Vintage Dredge, where tapping Bazaar (draw 2, discard 3) fills your graveyard with Dredge cards faster than any other land in the game. BGS 10 copies reach SGD $15,144 — a 5.63x premium over the $2,688 raw price. This extraordinary BGS multiplier reflects how few gem-mint 1993 Arabian Nights cards exist.
Bazaar is one of the most practical Reserved List lands to buy and sell: 168 annual trades means you can find a buyer within weeks rather than months. It's the ideal intersection of vintage collectibility and competitive playability.
Juzam Djinn
Juzam Djinn is a 5/5 for four black mana that deals 1 damage to its controller during each upkeep — a steep cost for 1993 standards, when no creature had ever been that efficient. At $2,218 raw / $3,604 PSA 10 with 78 annual trades, Juzam Djinn is the most expensive creature in Arabian Nights. BGS 10 copies reach $13,790 — a 6.22x premium over raw. The enormous BGS premium reflects the sheer difficulty of finding 1993 Arabian Nights cards in gem-mint condition. Juzam Djinn sees occasional Vintage play in mono-black prison strategies and is a highly sought collector's trophy from Magic's first expansion.
Library of Alexandria
Library of Alexandria draws a card at the beginning of your upkeep if you have exactly seven cards in hand — a subtle but incredibly powerful effect that defined early control strategies. Banned in Legacy, restricted in Vintage. At $1,360 raw / $2,746 PSA 10 with 99 annual sales, it's the third most expensive Arabian Nights card. Unlike Bazaar (which has a BGS 10 comp), Library of Alexandria lacks a BGS 10 price point in the data — suggesting the population of BGS 10 copies may be extremely thin or nonexistent. A practical 99 annual trades means this is readily bought and sold.
Notable Others
- Drop of Honey ($548 raw, BGS 10: $5,396): A BGS multiple of 9.85x over raw — the highest ratio in the set. Extremely rare in gem-mint condition.
- Ali from Cairo ($317 raw, BGS 10: $5,304): 16.73x BGS multiple — another card where graded copies command staggering premiums over raw.
- Stone-Throwing Devils ($99 raw, PSA 10: $430): 4.34x PSA premium — notable for a sub-$100 raw card. A speculative grading opportunity for anyone who can find well-preserved copies.
Buying Tips for Arabian Nights Cards
BGS 10 Premium is the Story Here
The BGS 10 premiums on Arabian Nights cards are among the highest in all of Magic. Cards like Drop of Honey (9.85x), Ali from Cairo (16.73x), and Guardian Beast (8.22x) show that finding a gem-mint Arabian Nights card is extraordinarily rare. If you possess a copy that appears near-perfect, grading submission could generate extraordinary returns — though the probability of achieving BGS 10 on a 33-year-old card is very low.
Bazaar of Baghdad: Best Entry for Competitive Players
With 168 annual trades and a clear Vintage Dredge application, Bazaar is the most practically acquirable high-value Arabian Nights card. It's not just a collector piece — it's a functional Vintage staple with consistent demand.
Stone-Throwing Devils: Sub-$100 Speculative Play
At $99 raw with a 4.34x PSA premium ($430 PSA 10), Stone-Throwing Devils offers a low-entry speculative grading opportunity. With 92 annual sales, there's reasonable market activity to support buying and selling. Look for well-preserved copies and consider PSA submission if condition warrants it.
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Price data sourced from PriceCharting, May 2026. SGD prices converted at 1.36 USD/SGD. Prices are indicative and may vary based on condition, edition, and market timing. This is not financial advice.