Unstable Obelisk
Starter Commander Decks 286 • uncommon
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 286
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- William Wu
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
7 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target permanent.
Its collapse is like the lashing out of a long-dead civilization that resents being forgotten.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Unstable Obelisk originated in the Commander 2014 set and was subsequently featured in the Starter Commander Decks released by Wizards of the Coast. Designed as a utility artifact, it functions as a mana rock that offers players a flexible removal option, allowing them to sacrifice it to destroy any permanent. This design serves to provide decks, particularly those in color combinations lacking efficient removal, a universal answer to threatening cards on the battlefield.
The card’s aesthetic follows the distinct visual language of artifacts within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse, emphasizing the chaotic and volatile nature of ancient, power-wielding objects. The illustration reinforces the theme of impending instability, focusing on the volatile energy contained within the construct. It has been well-received by players in the Commander format as a reliable, budget-friendly inclusion for decks that require additional interaction and ramp capabilities.
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