Magic: The Gathering

Unstable Obelisk

Commander 2014 58 • uncommon

Set: Commander 2014
Collector number: 58
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: William Wu
Market price: $0.23

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What it's worth

$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.21 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Unstable Obelisk is a versatile utility card that offers a repeatable way to remove any permanent, making it a valuable addition to decks that prioritize flexibility. Because it can be deployed at an uncommon rarity, it serves as an accessible option for players looking to balance board states during a game.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Unstable Obelisk was introduced in the Commander 2014 release, a product line specifically designed for the Magic: The Gathering Commander format. As a colorless artifact that can be tapped for mana or sacrificed to destroy any permanent, it was created as a versatile utility card intended to offer non-blue decks a way to answer problematic threats on the board.

The card features artwork by Cliff Childs, who provided a stark, monolithic visualization that fits the desolate, ancient aesthetic common to the set's mana-based artifacts. The design is lauded by players for its balance of early-game ramp and late-game removal, making it a staple inclusion in many casual decks that prioritize long-term utility over specialized speed.

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About

About Unstable Obelisk

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