Obelisk of Bant
Shards of Alara · #212

Obelisk of Bant

Obelisk of Bant is a Common Artifact from Shards of Alara (212) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}. Color identity: G, U, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.39
Cardmarket trend €0.17
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Obelisk of Bant suits collectors and players working on Shards of Alara who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Obelisk of Bant from Shards of Alara?

Obelisk of Bant is a Artifact in Shards of Alara numbered 212. Mana cost {3}. Color identity: G, U, W. Obelisk of Bant (212) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shards of Alara.

What is Obelisk of Bant worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.39 for Obelisk of Bant. Low and high spread runs $0.39 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.15. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 212 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetShards of Alara
Number212
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.39
Cardmarket EUR€0.17
cardmarket $0.17
foil $0.39
Normal $0.15

How collectible is Obelisk of Bant?

Obelisk of Bant is a Common printing in Shards of Alara. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 212 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Obelisk of Bant?

Obelisk of Bant lists as Artifact. Artist: David Palumbo. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shards of Alara. Collector number 212 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Obelisk of Bant (212) from Shards of Alara should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Obelisk of Bant is catalogued as Common Artifact in Shards of Alara, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.39 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.17; foil: $0.39; Normal: $0.15).
  • Mana cost {3} and type line Artifact help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Obelisk of Bant from Shards of Alara?

Obelisk of Bant is a Common Artifact from Shards of Alara numbered 212 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Obelisk of Bant worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.39 for ungraded Obelisk of Bant. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Obelisk of Bant?

Obelisk of Bant is catalogued as Common in Shards of Alara. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Obelisk of Bant legal in Commander or Standard?

Obelisk of Bant shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Obelisk of Bant near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.39. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.