Basalt Monolith
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 274 • uncommon
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 274
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Pablo Mendoza
- Market price
- $5.18
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.
"When it turns round the black rock, you'll see it. Suddenly you'll see it above you, and you'll want to hide."— Gollum
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 1993 Alpha set as a powerful artifact capable of generating significant mana at a low initial cost. Its design, characterized by its ability to tap for three colorless mana at the expense of a temporary recharge period, established it as a staple in various formats throughout the history of Magic: The Gathering. The card has seen numerous reprints over the decades, reflecting its enduring utility in combo-heavy strategies and artifact-centric decks.
The Tales of Middle-earth Commander printing, collector number 274, integrates this classic mechanical design into the thematic landscape of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. Featuring new artwork created for the set, this version serves to align the card's established gameplay presence with the aesthetic of Middle-earth, allowing players to incorporate a piece of Magic history into themed decks that evoke the artifacts and structures of the Third Age.
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