A 2008 Magic: The Gathering artifact card from the Shards of Alara expansion, serving as a key mana source for Grixis-colored decks.
Obelisk of Grixis
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Description
The Obelisk of Grixis card number 214 stands as a functional staple within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, originating from the 2008 Shards of Alara expansion. This artifact card is designed to support players managing the complex mana requirements of the Grixis color identity, which blends blue, black, and red resources. With a mana value of three, it offers a reliable method for generating the specific colored mana needed to cast spells from this shard of Alara. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out individual cards from this era to complete their comprehensive sets or to build competitive decks. Grixis represents the shard of ambition, where the pursuit of power drives the narrative. For investors and hobbyists, this product represents a piece of TCG history from a pivotal time in the game's evolution. While this card is a common rarity, its utility in various deck archetypes keeps it relevant among players who value consistency and flexibility in their mana bases. The ability to tap the artifact for one unit of blue, black, or red mana makes it a flexible tool for strategists looking to optimize their turns. Whether you are looking to fill a gap in your binder or find a key component for your next deck, this card remains a recognizable and useful part of the Shards of Alara collection.
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Obelisk of Grixis
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Nils Hamm
Card Stock
English
{3}
Artifact
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{T}: Add {U}, {B}, or {R}.
Like most features of Grixis, the obelisks that remain from the time of Alara now exist only for dark exploitation.










