Arabian Nights
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Arabian Nights Set Overview #
Arabian Nights was the first expansion set, released on December 17, 1993. It introduced 78 new cards and drew heavily from Middle Eastern mythology and folklore. Inspired by stories like “One Thousand and One Nights,” Arabian Nights expanded Magic beyond generic fantasy.
Arabian Nights Set Info #
| Set | Set Symbol | Symbol Description | Set Code | Pre-release Date | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Nights | Scimitar | A scimitar icon | ARN | None | December 17, 1993 |
Arabian Nights Card Counts #
| Total Cards | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Mythic Rare | Basic Land | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 (approx.) | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | 0 | N/A |
More About Arabian Nights #
Arabian Nights introduced unique mechanics and legendary lands. Cards like Library of Alexandria and Bazaar of Baghdad became iconic. It was small but left a lasting impact by proving expansions could succeed.
Notable Arabian Nights MTG Cards #
Library of Alexandria
Library of Alexandria taps for {C} or lets you draw a card if you have exactly seven cards in hand. Its power and rarity make it the most valuable Arabian Nights card.
Bazaar of Baghdad
Bazaar of Baghdad taps to draw two cards and discard three. It’s vital in graveyard-focused decks and prized in Vintage formats.
Juzám Djinn is a 5/5 for {2}{B}{B} but deals 1 damage to you each turn. Its raw power made it an early favorite, and Arabian Nights versions are rare and expensive.
Erhnam Djinn
Erhnam Djinn costs {3}{G} for a 4/5. It gives one of your opponent’s creatures forestwalk, creating a risk-reward balance. Its power and flavor made it popular in early decks.
