“"The worthy shall strive for greatness. Supremacy in life leads to supremacy in the afterlife." —Monument inscription”
Bontu's Monument - Dominaria United Commander (#179) - Illustrated by Jonas De Ro - Magic: The Gathering Card

Bontu's Monument

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Legendary Artifact

Mana Cost: {3}

Oracle Rules Text: Black creature spells you cast cost {1} less to cast. Whenever you cast a creature spell, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

Flavor Text: "The worthy shall strive for greatness. Supremacy in life leads to supremacy in the afterlife." —Monument inscription

Set: Dominaria United Commander (#179), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Jonas De Ro

Legendary Artifact Colorless Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (26)
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4 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Bontu's Monument - Dominaria United Commander MTG card scan Bontu's Monument Dominaria United Commander Viewing DMC Uncommon Jonas De Ro 2022-09-09
Bontu's Monument - Amonkhet MTG card scan Bontu's Monument Amonkhet AKH Uncommon Jonas De Ro 2017-04-28
Bontu's Monument - Amonkhet Remastered MTG card scan Bontu's Monument Amonkhet Remastered AKR Uncommon Jonas De Ro 2020-08-13
Bontu's Monument - Aetherdrift Commander MTG card scan Bontu's Monument Aetherdrift Commander DRC Uncommon Jonas De Ro 2025-02-14

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