Obelisk of Naya
Shards of Alara 216 • common
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 216
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
tap: Add red mana, green mana, or white mana.
Centuries have passed since the plane shattered, yet the obelisks of each shard faithfully serve their long-forgotten purpose.
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 Naya was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set introduced the concept of the five Alaran shards, each representing a distinct three-color combination. The Obelisk cycle was designed as a series of uncommon artifacts intended to provide mana ramp and color fixing, serving as a foundational element for players navigating the complex multi-colored environment of the set.
The card features artwork by illustrator Greg Staples, who captured the lush, primal aesthetic of the Naya shard. The design depicts the ancient, oversized stone structures characteristic of the plane’s jungle terrain, emphasizing the theme of nature-worshipping giants. Upon release, the card was widely utilized in limited formats like Draft and Sealed, where the ability to accelerate mana while ensuring color stability was essential for casting the set's high-cost spells.
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