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Unstable Obelisk
ARTIFACT Uncommon
Starter Commander Decks EDHREC #5,012
$0.16
+6.7%
7 days
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Unstable Obelisk price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Unstable Obelisk Price Summary
Unstable Obelisk's current headline price is $0.16.
Unstable Obelisk Printings & Prices
12 printings
Unstable Obelisk has 12 tracked printings across 11 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes.
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Sell Unstable Obelisk: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMM #416 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CM2 #227 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | AFC #220 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | VOC #170 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #272 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 40K #260 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 40K #260 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C18 #227 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #58 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | VOC #170 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Unstable Obelisk Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}: Add {C}.
{7}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target permanent.
"Its collapse is like the lashing out of a long-dead civilization that resents being forgotten."
Unstable Obelisk is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
13 printings
Unstable Obelisk has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #416 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| CMM #416 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| SCD #286 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 40K #260★ | 2022-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| 40K #260 | 2022-10-07 | Common | Standard |
| VOC #170 | 2021-11-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| AFC #220 | 2021-07-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C21 #272 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard |
| JMP #489 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C18 #227 | 2018-08-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
CMM #416 
40K #260★ 
VOC #170 
AFC #220 
C21 #272 
JMP #489 
C18 #227 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Unstable Obelisk in Commander
Unstable Obelisk is the #5,012 most-played card on EDHREC, down 159 places over the last 30 days.
Unstable Obelisk FAQ
How much is Unstable Obelisk worth?
Unstable Obelisk is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Unstable Obelisk legal in Commander?
Yes — Unstable Obelisk is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Unstable Obelisk been reprinted?
Yes — Unstable Obelisk has been reprinted 13 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Unstable Obelisk cheap?
Unstable Obelisk trades at about $0.16 — 13 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,012 on EDHREC).