Magic: The Gathering

Winter Orb

30th Anniversary Edition 271 • rare

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 271
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Mark Tedin
Market price: $27.04

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What it's worth

$27.04market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$27.00 – $27.04 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card challenges players by limiting their ability to untap lands, forcing them to carefully prioritize their resources during each turn. Its inclusion in this specific set offers a refined look at a classic mechanic that has long defined how players manage their tactical tempo.

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Card face

What it does

As long as this artifact is untapped, players can't untap more than one land during their untap steps.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Winter Orb was originally released in the 1993 Alpha set as part of the debut of Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was intended to introduce disruptive, tempo-altering mechanics to the game, punishing players for aggressive land development. Its minimalist, cold imagery was crafted to evoke the feeling of a world held in a magical stasis.

The 30th Anniversary Edition, released in 2022, serves as a commemorative reprinting of classic cards from the game's early history. While this version features the iconic original illustration by Amy Weber, it utilizes a distinct commemorative back and border design to distinguish it from vintage tournament-legal printings. It was released as a high-end collector's product rather than for competitive play.

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Other printings

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About

About Winter Orb

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