Obelisk of Esper
Archenemy 113 • common
- Set
- Archenemy
- Collector number
- 113
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Francis Tsai
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
tap: Add white mana, blue mana, or black mana.
It is a monument as austere, unyielding, and inscrutable as Esper itself.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Obelisk of Esper was introduced in the 2010 Archenemy release, a Magic: The Gathering product designed for a specialized multiplayer format. It reflects the setting of the Esper shard from the Alara block, a plane defined by its reliance on ether-infused artifacts and a quest for perfection through mechanical augmentation. The card serves as a thematic bridge between the lore of the Alara setting and the gameplay mechanics of the Archenemy format.
The artwork for this card, illustrated by Volkan Baga, leans heavily into the clean, metallic aesthetic associated with Esper’s craftsmanship. Baga aimed to convey the cold, refined architecture of the plane, focusing on the intricate filigree and the crystalline energy typical of its constructs. The card was received as a functional tool for artifact-heavy decks, fitting well into the broader design philosophy of the era that emphasized the interconnected nature of complex card interactions.
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