Quick Answer

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is a rare Legendary Creature — Ogre Warlock from OTJ (OTJ) costing {1}{U}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds MTG card

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds

Legendary Creature — Ogre Warlock

Card Text

Menace Whenever Obeka deals combat damage to a player, you get that many additional upkeep steps after this phase.

"You're living on borrowed time."

Card Stats

2/5 rare CMC: 4.0 OTJ OTJ 🎨 Ryan Pancoast
Menace

Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.26
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.31
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€0.55
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds? Basics

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is a Legendary Creature — Ogre Warlock card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace Whenever Obeka deals combat damage to a player, you get that many additional upkeep steps after this phase."

How much mana does Obeka, Splitter of Seconds cost to cast? Basics

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds has a mana cost of {1}{U}{B}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds's mana cost of {1}{U}{B}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds's current oracle text is: "Menace Whenever Obeka deals combat damage to a player, you get that many additional upkeep steps after this phase."

What is the current price of Obeka, Splitter of Seconds? Pricing

The current market price for Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Obeka, Splitter of Seconds? Pricing

You can purchase Obeka, Splitter of Seconds from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.26

Is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds legal in Standard? Legality

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds legal in Modern? Legality

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds legal in Pioneer? Legality

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds legal in Legacy? Legality

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds legal in Vintage? Legality

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Obeka, Splitter of Seconds in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds from? Details

This printing of Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is from OTJ (OTJ), with collector number 222.

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds's rarity? Details

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is a rare card in OTJ.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Obeka, Splitter of Seconds? Details

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Obeka, Splitter of Seconds's power and toughness? Details

Obeka, Splitter of Seconds is a 2/5 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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