Obelisk of Esper
Commander 2013 250 • common
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 250
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Francis Tsai
- Market price
- $0.29
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
Obelisk of Esper was released in 2013 as part of the Commander 2013 set, a collection specifically designed for the multiplayer Commander format of Magic: The Gathering. As an artifact with a casting cost of three mana, it serves as both a mana-fixing utility and a thematic centerpiece for decks utilizing the Esper color combination of white, blue, and black, which is historically associated with the Shard of Esper from the Alara block.
The card features artwork by Mike Bierek, who was tasked with visualizing the metallic, sophisticated aesthetic of the Esper landscape. The design focuses on the iconic, hovering monuments that define the region's architecture, reflecting the shard's obsession with perfection and magical artifice. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency in providing colored mana, becoming a staple inclusion in three-color decks that prioritize consistent mana ramp during the early stages of a game.
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