Bontu's Monument
Foundations Commander 247 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Commander
- Collector number
- 247
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jonas De Ro
What it does
Black creature spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast.
Whenever you cast a creature spell, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
"The worthy shall strive for greatness. Supremacy in life leads to supremacy in the afterlife."— Monument inscription
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bontu's Monument was originally introduced in the 2017 Amonkhet set, designed as part of a cycle of artifacts representing the five gods of the plane. These monuments were crafted to provide mechanical support for creature-heavy strategies, specifically reducing the casting cost of creatures while offering a minor incidental benefit that reflects the color identity of the associated deity. The design goal was to weave the theological presence of the gods directly into the gameplay mechanics of the block, allowing players to build decks that felt aligned with the trials of Amonkhet.
This specific iteration appears in the Foundations Commander set, which serves to introduce iconic and mechanically distinct cards to a broader audience of players. The card features art that depicts the brutal, monolithic aesthetic of the God of Ambition, reinforcing her status as a symbol of death and sacrifice. Its enduring popularity in the Commander format stems from its efficiency, as it serves as both a cost-reducer and a reliable engine for incremental advantage, securing its place as a staple for black-aligned decks.
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