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Winter Orb
EMA · Eternal Masters #234 · Rare · released 2016-06-10
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Artifact
As long as this artifact is untapped, players can't untap more than one land during their untap steps.
"How could anyone survive this? There is some force at work that stifles even the will to go on."
—Naromin, veteran explorer
Winter Orb is a rare artifact from Eternal Masters (2016). It has been printed 21 times across 18 sets, from 1993 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $10.98 to $94.98 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$20.59
USD Foil$35.09
Format legality
Where you can play Winter Orb in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (21)
Prices range from $10.98 to $94.98 across finishes. Cheapest printing: World Championship Decks 1997 at $10.98.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 275 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 276 | Rare | — | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 276 | Rare | $94.98 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 276 | Rare | $37.75 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 276 | Rare | $39.66 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 280 | Rare | $79.99 | — |
| Revised Edition | 280 | Rare | $21.77 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 280 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 358 | Rare | $84.99 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 358 | Rare | $16.62 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | mj358 | Rare | $15.99 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 408 | Rare | $13.65 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | sg408 | Rare | $10.98 | — |
| Masters Edition | 173 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 46922 | Rare | — | — |
| Eternal Masters This page | 234 | Rare | $22.24 | $33.43 |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 568 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 271 | Rare | $27.04 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1486★ | Rare | — | $12.87 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1486 | Rare | $11.55 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2400 | Rare | — | $16.20 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2016-06-08All 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.
- 2016-06-08You 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Winter Orb legal in Commander?
Yes — Winter Orb is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Winter Orb legal in?
Winter Orb is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Winter Orb been printed?
Winter Orb has been printed 21 times across 18 sets, from 1993 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Winter Orb?
The cheapest printing is World Championship Decks 1997 (#sg408) at about $10.98.
Who illustrated Winter Orb?
This printing of Winter Orb was illustrated by Brian Snõddy.