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Mesmeric Orb Double Masters MTG card
2XM #272 · Art by David Martin
2XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters#272Rare

Mesmeric Orb

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TCGplayer market · 2XM #272 nonfoil
$17.00 +3.2% +$0.52, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+1.5%
EDHREC rank
#1,098 Down 7 in 30 days
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Mesmeric Orb Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $17.00, up 3.2% over 7 days, up 1.5% over 30 days, up 1.6% over 90 days.

Mesmeric Orb Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Mesmeric Orb

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Mesmeric Orb in Sealed Products

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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.

2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #272
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BRR set symbol, MythicBRR #94
Retro Frame
MRD set symbol, RareMRD #204
BRR set symbol, MythicBRR #31
Retro Frame
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2457
Borderless
BRR set symbol, MythicBRR #94z
SerializedRetro Frame

Sell Mesmeric Orb: Buylist Offers

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CoolStuffIncMRD #204Foil
CoolStuffIncBRR #94Foil
Card KingdomBRR #31Foil
Card KingdomBRR #94Foil
CoolStuffIncBRR #31Foil
Card KingdomMRD #204Foil
CoolStuffInc2XM #272Foil
Card KingdomBRR #94Nonfoil
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Card KingdomSLD #2457Foil

Mesmeric Orb Rules Text & Legality

Mesmeric Orb

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

The Cult of the Mothman guards these precious eggs, using them to create oils to anoint their effigies.

Mesmeric Orb is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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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.

  • Oct 2, 2003MRD set symbol, RareMirrodin · foilMRD #204
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters2XM #272
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · foil2XM #272
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2457
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2457
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · Serialized, foilBRR #94z
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro ArtifactsBRR #94
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · foilBRR #94
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro ArtifactsBRR #31
  • Nov 18, 2022BRR set symbol, MythicThe Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · foilBRR #31

Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.

Mesmeric Orb in Commander

Mesmeric Orb is the #1,098 most-played card on EDHREC, down 7 places over the last 30 days.

#1,098 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 7 in 30 days

Mesmeric Orb FAQ

How much is Mesmeric Orb worth?

Mesmeric Orb is worth about $17.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $17.00 price because Commander demand is high (#1,098 on EDHREC) and even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Mesmeric Orb?

Cards that fill a similar role include Mindcrank, Altar of the Brood, Grindstone.

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