Basalt Monolith
Commander Anthology Volume II 173 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 173
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Yeong-Hao Han
- Market price
- $4.00
What it does
This artifact doesn't untap during your untap step.
tap: Add colorless mana colorless mana colorless mana.
3 generic mana: Untap this artifact.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Basalt Monolith was originally released in the 1972 Alpha set, designed as an artifact that could be tapped for colorless mana at the cost of an untap requirement. The card represents a core piece of Magic: The Gathering history, known for its ability to generate infinite mana combinations when paired with specific permanents. It reflects the experimental nature of early artifact design, where high-utility cards often carried significant drawbacks to balance their powerful resource generation.
The version from Commander Anthology Volume II, released in 2018, features the classic card frame and mechanics updated for the modern Commander format. As part of a curated collection intended to provide players with staples and high-demand cards for multiplayer play, this reprint maintained the functional integrity of the original card while updating it for contemporary aesthetic standards. It remains a staple in artifact-heavy decks, prized by players for its efficient mana ramping capabilities.
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