Static Orb
Tempest 310 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 310
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dermot Power
- Market price
- $10.47
What it does
As long as this artifact is untapped, players can't untap more than two permanents during their untap steps.
Time passes, time crawls; Time doesn't move at all.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Static Orb was introduced in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering set Tempest. Designed as part of the game's expansion into more complex, rules-intensive artifacts, it served to stifle the flow of the game by limiting how many permanents players could untap during their turn. The card was created to offer a powerful tactical tool for control-oriented decks, forcing opponents to make difficult choices about which resources to prioritize under restricted conditions.
The card features artwork by Dan Frazier, a veteran illustrator known for his distinct style during the early years of the game. Frazier focused on a minimalist yet haunting depiction of an ancient, floating relic, which matched the gothic, weathered aesthetic of the Tempest set. Upon release, the card was received as a highly potent strategic piece, eventually becoming a staple in competitive formats that revolved around locking down an opponent's board state.
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