Mesmeric Orb
Mesmeric Orb Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mesmeric Orb is $16.73 (BRR #94), and the most expensive is $352.69 (BRR #94z, Serialized, Double Rainbow Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $16.73, up 4.2% over 7 days, down 0.2% over 30 days, up 32.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $21.07 (2026).
Mesmeric Orb Printings & Prices
Mesmeric Orb has 6 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including borderless and serialized treatments.
Sell Mesmeric Orb: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $19.00 cash for MRD #204 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #204 | Foil | $22.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MRD #204 | Foil | $19.00 | $37.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | BRR #94 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #272 | Foil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRR #31 | Foil | $16.50 | $32.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | BRR #31 | Foil | $16.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BRR #94 | Nonfoil | $13.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRR #94 | Foil | $12.50 | $24.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MRD #204 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 2XM #272 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | — | — |
Mesmeric Orb Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.
Mesmeric Orb is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Mesmeric Orb Rulings
- Aug 7, 2020 If permanents become untapped during the untap step, Mesmeric Orb's ability will trigger that many times. However, since no player gets priority during the untap step, those abilities wait to be put on the stack until the upkeep starts. At that time, any "beginning of upkeep" triggers will also trigger. Those abilities and Mesmeric Orb's triggers are put onto the stack at the same time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mesmeric Orb has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRR #31 | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| BRR #31 | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| BRR #94 | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| BRR #94 | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| BRR #94z | 2022-11-18 | Mythic | Serialized |
| SLD #2457 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2457 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| 2XM #272 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| 2XM #272 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard |
| MRD #204 | 2003-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
BRR #31 
SLD #2457 
2XM #272 
MRD #204 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Mesmeric Orb in Commander
Mesmeric Orb is the #1,087 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.
Mesmeric Orb FAQ
How much is Mesmeric Orb worth?
Mesmeric Orb is worth about $16.73 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $16.73 to $352.69 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Mesmeric Orb legal in Commander?
Yes — Mesmeric Orb is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Mesmeric Orb been reprinted?
Yes — Mesmeric Orb has been reprinted 11 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mesmeric Orb expensive?
Mesmeric Orb holds a $16.73 price because Commander demand is high (#1,087 on EDHREC) and even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.