Obelisk of Bant

Description

The Obelisk of Bant, card number 212, is a fundamental artifact from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Shards of Alara expansion. Designed by David Palumbo, this Common card serves as a critical resource engine for players building decks centered on the Bant shard, which blends white, blue, and green mana sources. Its primary ability allows the controller to tap the artifact to add a single mana of any one of those three colors to their mana pool, providing essential flexibility during gameplay. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Shards of Alara base sets or to utilize it in Commander and Cube formats where its triple-color output proves highly efficient. The card's straightforward design reflects the mechanical clarity of the era, focusing on utility rather than complex interactions. As a staple in multicolor decks, Obelisk of Bant remains a functional and sought-after piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether you are a competitive player looking to round out your deck or a collector building a comprehensive library of modern-era cards, this artifact is a valuable addition. The Shards of Alara set marked a significant shift in Magic design, and Obelisk of Bant stands as a testament to the era's focus on shard-based mechanics. Explore the full range of Shards of Alara cards to find this and other key artifacts from the 2008 release.