Basalt Monolith
Basalt Monolith Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Basalt Monolith is $3.51 (MB2 #217), and the most expensive is $439.99 (LEA #231). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $439.99, up 83.3% over 7 days, up 12579.8% over 30 days, up 12879.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $439.99 (2026).
Basalt Monolith Printings & Prices
Basalt Monolith has 16 tracked printings across 15 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Basalt Monolith: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $250.00 cash for LEA #231; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #231 | Nonfoil | $250.00 | $499.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEA #231 | Nonfoil | $225.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #232 | Nonfoil | $190.00 | $379.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEB #232 | Nonfoil | $145.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #524 | Nonfoil | $80.00 | $129.99 | 38% |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #217 | Foil | $75.00 | $149.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #217 | Foil | $60.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MB2 #217 | Foil | $60.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 2ED #232 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #232 | Nonfoil | $9.75 | $15.99 | 39% |
Basalt Monolith Rules Text & Legality
This artifact doesn't untap during your untap step.
{T}: Add {C}{C}{C}.
{3}: Untap this artifact.
Basalt Monolith is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Basalt Monolith Rulings
- Aug 7, 2020 Basalt Monolith's last ability can untap it as often as you can pay for it. If you believe you've found a way to generate an unbounded amount of mana with it, you're probably right.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Basalt Monolith has been reprinted 18 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #217 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $4.97 |
| MB2 #217 | 2024-08-02 | Uncommon | Standard | $110.14 |
| LTC #274 | 2023-06-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 30A #227 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 30A #524 | 2022-11-28 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 2XM #232 | 2020-08-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| 2XM #232 | 2020-08-07 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| CM2 #173 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| CMA #210 | 2017-06-09 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
| C15 #244 | 2015-11-13 | Uncommon | Standard | — |
MB2 #217 
LTC #274 
30A #227 
2XM #232 
CM2 #173 
CMA #210 
C15 #244 Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.
Basalt Monolith in Commander
Basalt Monolith is the #563 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.
Basalt Monolith FAQ
How much is Basalt Monolith worth?
Basalt Monolith is worth about $439.99 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $3.51 to $439.99 across 16 tracked printings.
Is Basalt Monolith legal in Commander?
Yes — Basalt Monolith is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Basalt Monolith been reprinted?
Yes — Basalt Monolith has been reprinted 18 times, with 16 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Basalt Monolith expensive?
Basalt Monolith holds a $439.99 price because Commander demand is high (#563 on EDHREC) and even with 18 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.