Obeka, Brute Chronologist
Secret Lair Drop 1579 • mythic
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1579
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Josh Newton & Scott Okumura
- Market price
- $11.49
What it does
tap: The player whose turn it is may end the turn. (Exile all spells and abilities from the stack. The player whose turn it is discards down to their maximum hand size. Damage wears off, and "this turn" and "until end of turn" effects end.)
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
Obeka, Brute Chronologist was originally introduced in the Commander Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering before being featured in a specialized Secret Lair drop. This particular iteration, collector number 1579, showcases the character's unique ability to manipulate the turn structure, specifically by ending the turn prematurely to bypass negative effects. The design emphasizes Obeka's role as a powerful, time-bending Ogre Warlock from the Grixis color identity, reflecting a move toward high-complexity mechanics that reward creative interaction with the game's timing rules.
The artwork for this Secret Lair version reflects the stylistic shift common to these limited-run releases, often prioritizing expressive, thematic illustration over standard set continuity. The piece was crafted to highlight Obeka’s imposing physical presence and her mastery over chronomancy. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander community, particularly among players who enjoy 'politics' and stack-based strategy, as her ability to abruptly end phases offers a unique tactical niche that few other legendary creatures provide.
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