Mesmeric Orb
Mirrodin 204 • rare
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 204
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- David Martin
- Market price
- $17.80
What it does
Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.
A step in one direction is two steps away from another.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Mesmeric Orb was released as part of the Mirrodin expansion in October 2003, a set themed around a metallic plane crafted from artificial matter. It emerged during a pivotal era for Magic: The Gathering, where the introduction of the artifact-heavy Mirrodin block fundamentally altered the game's competitive meta and mechanical identity, placing a heavy emphasis on permanents that functioned independently of color-based restrictions.
The card’s striking illustration was crafted by artist Mark Tedin, who utilized a surreal, crystalline aesthetic to convey the item's hypnotic and repetitive effect. Tedin’s design intent was to visualize a sentient or arcane artifact that serves as a focal point for mental manipulation, and upon release, it was received as a niche but potent utility card that gained significant popularity in dedicated milling strategies within Commander and casual formats.
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