Mesmeric Orb
Secret Lair Drop 2457 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2457
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Chris Seaman
- Market price
- $19.62
What it does
Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.
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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, originally introduced in the Invasion expansion for Magic: The Gathering, was reimagined as part of the Secret Lair Drop Series. These drops represent a curated selection of cards featuring alternate art and stylized treatments, often showcasing guest artists who bring a unique visual interpretation to classic game mechanics. This specific iteration, collector number 2457, serves as a high-concept collectible designed to appeal to players and enthusiasts who value the artistic evolution of the game’s long-standing history.
The artistic direction for this piece leans into the surreal and ethereal qualities suggested by the card's name. By employing distinct illustrative techniques, the design aims to capture the hypnotic and artifact-heavy themes associated with the original card's mill effect. Since its release, the card has been received as a sought-after aesthetic upgrade, favored by those looking to enhance the visual presentation of their decks while retaining the mechanical identity of an iconic control card.
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