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Unstable Obelisk

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Commander 2017, 2017 · #229

Unstable Obelisk's Near Mint price is up 5.9% ($0.01) over the past 30 days.

Fresh· Updated Nov 4, 2026

Card Details

TypeArtifact

Mana Cost3

ArtistWilliam Wu

Card Text{T}: Add {C}. {7}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target permanent.

Its collapse is like the lashing out of a long-dead civilization that resents being forgotten.

Format Legality

CommanderPauperLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl

inkwell Fair Value™?· NM

$0.18

moderate

+5.9% 24h+5.9% 7d

$0.17

$0.23

Condition?

NMLPMPHPDMG

12 printings — select edition

Warhammer 40,000 C…$2.39▲up 1.7%Commander Antholog…$0.37▼down 2.6%Warhammer 40,000 C…$0.36▼down 2.7%

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Confidencehigh

Prices as ofNov 4

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Cheapest printing$0.14

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Unstable Obelisk$0.18+5.9%

Why This Price

inkwell Estimate

Fair Value$0.18

Movement

7D Change+5.9% (+$0.01)

30D Change+5.9% (+$0.01)

Freshness

Prices as ofNov 4

Update cadenceDaily

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Frequently Asked Questions▸

How much is Unstable Obelisk worth?

The current Near Mint price for Unstable Obelisk from Commander 2017 (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.18. It has increased 5.9% over the past 7 days.

What set is Unstable Obelisk from?

Unstable Obelisk is from the Commander 2017 set, released August 2017. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.

What rarity is Unstable Obelisk?

Unstable Obelisk is a uncommon card from Commander 2017 in Magic: The Gathering.

How has the price of Unstable Obelisk changed over the past 30 days?

Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Unstable Obelisk has risen 5.9% ($0.01) to $0.18.

How many printings of Unstable Obelisk exist?

Unstable Obelisk has 12 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.14 from Starter Commander Decks.