Winter Orb
Winter Orb Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Winter Orb is $10.49 (WC97 #sg408), and the most expensive is $723.75 (LEB #276). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.00, down 1.4% over 7 days, down 13.1% over 30 days, down 6.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $19.09 (2026).
Winter Orb Printings & Prices
Winter Orb has 17 tracked printings across 14 sets, in foil, nonfoil and rainbow foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Winter Orb: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1,500.00 cash for LEA #275; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #275 | Nonfoil | $1,500.00 | $2,499.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #276 | Nonfoil | $780.00 | $1,299.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #568 | Nonfoil | $150.00 | $249.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #276 | Nonfoil | $80.00 | $159.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #276 | Nonfoil | $36.00 | $54.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #276 | Nonfoil | $24.00 | $42.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #271 | Nonfoil | $24.00 | $37.99 | 37% |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #234 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #234 | Foil | $15.20 | $37.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2400 | Foil | $11.50 | $24.99 | 54% |
Winter Orb Rules Text & Legality
As long as this artifact is untapped, players can't untap more than one land during their untap steps.
Winter Orb is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Winter Orb Rulings
- Jun 8, 2016 All permanents untap during a player’s untap step at once. If Winter Orb is tapped as your untap step begins, your lands will all untap.
- Jun 8, 2016 You can’t tap Winter Orb just because you want to. Another ability, such as that of Glare of Subdual, must instruct or allow you to do so.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Winter Orb has been reprinted 18 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #271 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #568 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2400 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1486★ | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1486 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| EMA #234 | 2016-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| EMA #234 | 2016-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| WC97 #sg408 | 1997-08-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 5ED #408 | 1997-03-24 | Rare | Standard |
| PTC #mj358 | 1996-05-01 | Rare | Standard |
30A #271 
SLD #2400 
EMA #234 
WC97 #sg408 
5ED #408 
PTC #mj358 Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.
Winter Orb in Commander
Winter Orb is the #3,294 most-played card on EDHREC, down 27 places over the last 30 days.
Winter Orb FAQ
How much is Winter Orb worth?
Winter Orb is worth about $11.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $11.00 to $723.75 across 17 tracked printings.
Is Winter Orb legal in Commander?
Yes — Winter Orb is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Winter Orb been reprinted?
Yes — Winter Orb has been reprinted 18 times, with 17 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Winter Orb expensive?
Winter Orb holds a $11.00 price because even with 18 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.