Unstable Obelisk (C17-229) is an artifact from Commander 2017. It can tap for one colorless mana and also be sacrificed after paying seven mana and tapping to destroy any target permanent. Its role is as a versatile utility artifact that provides early ramp and later becomes a one-time removal option.

Identity & printing

Name: Unstable Obelisk
Number: 229
Rarity: Uncommon
Variant: Normal
Language code: EN

Type line & stats

Types

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Artifact

Catalog metadata

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Rules

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

Set, artist & references

Artist: William Wu
Language: English
Set name: Commander 2017
Game name: Magic The Gathering

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Abilities, attacks, weakness & resistance

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Description

Unstable Obelisk (C17-229) is an artifact from Commander 2017. It can tap for one colorless mana and also be sacrificed after paying seven mana and tapping to destroy any target permanent. Its role is as a versatile utility artifact that provides early ramp and later becomes a one-time removal option.

Catalog pricing data as of 26 Apr 2026, 14:25