A Magic: The Gathering artist proof Black Lotus signed by its artist, Christopher Rush, sold March 24 at Heritage Auctions for $615,000. That card, graded Near Mint/Mint+ 8.5 by Certified Guarantee Company, is now the most valuable Magic: The Gathering card ever sold at auction. The card is part of the collection of Rushs friend and former agent, Jeff Ferreira, who offered some of his assemblage over two days in Heritage Auctions The Jeff Ferreira Collection Featuring Christopher Rush Collectibles Trading Card Games Signature Auction, which took place March 24 and 25. This special card was being offered at auction for the first time. The Black Lotus is the most powerful card in the game. The cards population is exceedingly small, and copies, especially signed copies, rarely become available. The Black Lotus remains the most desired Magic: The Gathering card in the world, says Jesus Garcia, Heritages trading card games consignment director. And its certainly no surprise this spectacular copy is now the auction record-holder, given that its signed by the artist who created it. Were proud to have been a part of the remarkable result achieved for this--dare I say it?-- magical offering. For more information, visit www.HA.com.