Obelisk of Alara
Obelisk of Alara Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Obelisk of Alara is $0.41 (PCON #140★, Release Promo, Foil), and the most expensive is $0.94 (CON #140, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.53, down 1.9% over 7 days, down 1.9% over 30 days, down 10.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.59 (2026).
Obelisk of Alara Printings & Prices
Obelisk of Alara has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including release promo treatments.
Sell Obelisk of Alara: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.16 cash for CON #140 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CON #140 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | PCON #140★ | Foil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | CON #140 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
Obelisk of Alara Rules Text & Legality
{1}{W}, {T}: You gain 5 life.
{1}{U}, {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.
{1}{B}, {T}: Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn.
{1}{R}, {T}: This artifact deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.
{1}{G}, {T}: Target creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn.
Obelisk of Alara is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Obelisk of Alara has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CON #140 | 2009-02-06 | Rare | Standard |
| CON #140 | 2009-02-06 | Rare | Standard |
| PCON #140★ | 2009-01-31 | Rare | Release Promo |
CON #140 
PCON #140★ Obelisk of Alara in Commander
Obelisk of Alara is the #25,333 most-played card on EDHREC, down 294 places over the last 30 days.
Obelisk of Alara FAQ
How much is Obelisk of Alara worth?
Obelisk of Alara is worth about $0.53 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.53 to $0.94 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Obelisk of Alara legal in Commander?
Yes — Obelisk of Alara is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Obelisk of Alara been reprinted?
Yes — Obelisk of Alara has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Obelisk of Alara cheap?
Obelisk of Alara trades at about $0.53 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,333 on EDHREC).