Static Orb
Seventh Edition 319★ • rare
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 319★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
As long as this artifact is untapped, players can't untap more than two permanents during their untap steps.
The warriors fought against the paralyzing waves until even their thoughts froze in place.
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 originally introduced in the Tempest expansion of 1996, designed as a taxing artifact intended to stifle fast-paced gameplay by limiting the number of permanents players could untap during their turn. The card emerged during a period in Magic: The Gathering history where designers were experimenting with 'resource denial' mechanics, aiming to provide control decks with tools to dictate the tempo of a match.
This Seventh Edition printing, released in 2001, features iconic artwork by Terese Nielsen. Known for her ethereal and textured aesthetic, Nielsen’s interpretation of the orb emphasizes a sense of stagnant, heavy energy, which perfectly captured the oppressive mechanical nature of the card. Upon its inclusion in the core set, it remained a staple of control strategies, appreciated by players for its technical complexity and ability to reward careful deck building and tactical foresight.
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