Magic: The Gathering

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: $18.17

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What it's worth

$18.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$14.29 – $18.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare artifact card, this piece is prized by collectors for its distinct visual identity and the unique aesthetic established by the artist. Its classification within this specific drop series marks it as a curated addition to any collection, highlighting the intersection of functional gameplay mechanics and collectible artistry.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

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Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Mesmeric Orb was originally released in the Mirrodin expansion in 2003, designed as an artifact that forces players to mill cards, creating a recurring millstone effect. This Secret Lair iteration, numbered 2457, was released as part of a curated drop intended to showcase reimagined aesthetics for iconic artifacts within the Magic: The Gathering universe.

Artist Chris Seaman illustrated this version, opting for a dark, tactile interpretation that emphasizes the 'mesmeric' quality of the object. By focusing on intricate, swirling textures and an ominous glow, Seaman shifted the card's visual identity from the industrial, mechanical look of the original set toward a more esoteric and psychological representation of its mind-draining function.

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About

About Mesmeric Orb

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