Quick Answer

Obelisk of Urd is a rare Artifact from M15 (M15) costing {6}. Current price: $2.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Obelisk of Urd MTG card

Obelisk of Urd

Artifact

Card Text

Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +2/+2.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 M15 M15 🎨 John Severin Brassell
Convoke

Market Prices

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$2.29
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$7.14
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$3.99
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$9.99
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€2.28
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€4.57
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Obelisk of Urd? Basics

Obelisk of Urd is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +2/+2."

How much mana does Obelisk of Urd cost to cast? Basics

Obelisk of Urd has a mana cost of {6}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Obelisk of Urd's mana cost of {6} 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.

Obelisk of Urd has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Obelisk of Urd's current oracle text is: "Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) As this artifact enters, choose a creature type. Creatures you control of the chosen type get +2/+2."

What is the current price of Obelisk of Urd? Pricing

The current market price for Obelisk of Urd is approximately $2.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Obelisk of Urd? Pricing

You can purchase Obelisk of Urd 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.

Obelisk of Urd normal: $2.29 | foil: $7.14

Is Obelisk of Urd legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Obelisk of Urd in Standard is not available.

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

Is Obelisk of Urd legal in Modern? Legality

Obelisk of Urd is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Obelisk of Urd legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Obelisk of Urd 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 Obelisk of Urd legal in Pioneer? Legality

Obelisk of Urd is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Obelisk of Urd legal in Legacy? Legality

Obelisk of Urd is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Obelisk of Urd legal in Vintage? Legality

Obelisk of Urd 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 Obelisk of Urd legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Obelisk of Urd 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 Obelisk of Urd from? Details

This printing of Obelisk of Urd is from M15 (M15), with collector number 222.

Obelisk of Urd may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Obelisk of Urd's rarity? Details

Obelisk of Urd is a rare card in M15.

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

Who illustrated Obelisk of Urd? Details

Obelisk of Urd was illustrated by John Severin Brassell.

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

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