Magic: The Gathering

Zuran Orb

Ice Age 350 • uncommon

Set: Ice Age
Collector number: 350
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 0 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Sandra Everingham
Market price: $6.37

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What it's worth

$6.37market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$6.31 – $7.78 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a card from the Ice Age set, this uncommon piece is a notable relic of a foundational era in card game history. Its unique mechanic allows players to sacrifice lands to gain life, a strategic choice that remains a quintessential example of resource management at the table.

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Card face

What it does

Sacrifice a land: You gain 2 life.

"I will go to any length to achieve my goal. Eternal life is worth any sacrifice."— Zur the Enchanter

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

Released in June 1995 as part of the Ice Age expansion, the Zuran Orb was designed to shift the tempo of Magic: The Gathering by allowing players to sacrifice lands for life. This mechanic was intended to provide a defensive survival tool during the game's early stages, reflecting the set's thematic focus on resource scarcity and harsh environments.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, who was a cornerstone of the game's early visual identity. His design utilized the stark, iconic imagery synonymous with the Ice Age aesthetic. Upon its introduction, the card was received with significant intrigue for its powerful utility in competitive play, eventually becoming a centerpiece for various combo-oriented strategies.

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