Orb of Origin
Mystery Booster 2 609 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 609
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Drew Moss
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
2 generic mana: Add one mana of any color.
Other noncreature artifacts are mono and continuous. (Each activated ability of mono artifacts costs an additional tap to activate if its cost doesn't already include tap. As long as a continuous artifact is tapped, it loses all abilities.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Orb of Origin was introduced in the Mystery Booster 2 set as a playful nod to the long-standing lore of Magic: The Gathering. Its design intentionally evokes the aesthetic of early 1990s artifacts, utilizing a frame and mechanical focus that feel deliberately retro. The card functions as a tribute to the game's original playtest designs, acting as a meta-commentary on the evolution of Magic's internal mechanics and the whimsy inherent in the development process.
The card was illustrated by the creative team at Wizards of the Coast, who sought to capture the rough-hewn charm of prototype playtest cards. By eschewing the polished, high-fantasy art style typically found in standard sets, the illustrators leaned into a stark, minimalist presentation. This choice was received by the player community as a nostalgic homage to the early days of the game, framing the card as a curiosity intended for those who appreciate the historical arc of the brand.
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About Orb of Origin
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