Affiliate links. TCG Strat may earn a commission. ⓘCommission comes from the marketplace, not you — it never changes what you pay, and never changes which price we show as cheapest.
Obelisk of Esper
ARTIFACT Common
Shards of Alara EDHREC #13,779
$0.22
+4.8%
7 days
Price history
Loading price history…
Obelisk of Esper price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.22.
Obelisk of Esper Price Summary
Obelisk of Esper's current headline price is $0.22.
Obelisk of Esper Printings & Prices
3 printings
Obelisk of Esper has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
SORT
FINISH
All finishes
VERSIONS
COMPARE
Sell Obelisk of Esper: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ARC #113 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #213 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C13 #250 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ALA #213 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ALA #213 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Obelisk of Esper Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}: Add {W}, {U}, or {B}.
"It is a monument as austere, unyielding, and inscrutable as Esper itself."
Obelisk of Esper is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Obelisk of Esper has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C13 #250 | 2013-11-01 | Common | Standard |
| ARC #113 | 2010-06-18 | Common | Standard |
| ALA #213 | 2008-10-03 | Common | Standard |
| ALA #213 | 2008-10-03 | Common | Standard |
C13 #250 
ARC #113 Obelisk of Esper in Commander
Obelisk of Esper is the #13,779 most-played card on EDHREC, down 185 places over the last 30 days.
Obelisk of Esper FAQ
How much is Obelisk of Esper worth?
Obelisk of Esper is worth about $0.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Obelisk of Esper legal in Commander?
Yes — Obelisk of Esper is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Obelisk of Esper been reprinted?
Yes — Obelisk of Esper has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Obelisk of Esper cheap?
Obelisk of Esper trades at about $0.22 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,779 on EDHREC).