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Basalt Monolith
LTC · Tales of Middle-earth Commander #274 · Uncommon · released 2023-06-23
{3}
Artifact
This artifact doesn't untap during your untap step.
{T}: Add {C}{C}{C}.
{3}: Untap this artifact.
"When it turns round the black rock, you'll see it. Suddenly you'll see it above you, and you'll want to hide."
—Gollum
Basalt Monolith is an uncommon artifact from Tales of Middle-earth Commander (2023). It has been printed 20 times across 19 sets, from 1993 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $3.41 to $349.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$4.89
Format legality
Where you can play Basalt Monolith in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (20)
Prices range from $3.41 to $349.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $3.41.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 231 | Uncommon | $349.99 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 232 | Uncommon | $240.00 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 232 | Uncommon | $25.61 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 232 | Uncommon | $17.89 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 232 | Uncommon | $16.40 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 235 | Uncommon | $47.99 | — |
| Revised Edition | 235 | Uncommon | $6.33 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 235 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 182 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 43602 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander 2013 | 237 | Uncommon | $3.73 | — |
| Commander 2015 | 244 | Uncommon | $4.80 | — |
| Legendary Cube Prize Pack | 120 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander Anthology | 210 | Uncommon | $6.32 | — |
| Commander Anthology Volume II | 173 | Uncommon | $4.03 | — |
| Double Masters | 232 | Uncommon | $5.01 | $6.41 |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 524 | Uncommon | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 227 | Uncommon | $9.54 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander This page | 274 | Uncommon | $5.62 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 217 | Uncommon | $3.41 | $97.64 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2020-08-07Basalt Monolith's last ability can untap it as often as you can pay for it. If you believe you've found a way to generate an unbounded amount of mana with it, you're probably right.
Frequently asked questions
Is Basalt Monolith legal in Commander?
Yes — Basalt Monolith is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Basalt Monolith legal in?
Basalt Monolith is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Basalt Monolith been printed?
Basalt Monolith has been printed 20 times across 19 sets, from 1993 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Basalt Monolith?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#217) at about $3.41.
Who illustrated Basalt Monolith?
This printing of Basalt Monolith was illustrated by Pablo Mendoza.