Orb of Dragonkind
AFRAdventures in the Forgotten Realms/#157/2021Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.79
Cardmarket€1.19
ManaPool$0.26
TCGplayer$1.42
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.36
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $2.79Low $1.79▼ 10.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.42TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.0%30d▼ 11.8%90d▼ 24.5%
90d high
$1.88
90d low
$1.41
Paper printings priced
6
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.35
Foundations Commander
- Down 11.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 24% below its 90 day high of $1.88.
- This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (6 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 13% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, : Add two mana in any combination of colors. Spend this mana only to cast Dragon spells or activate abilities of Dragons.
, , Sacrifice this artifact: Look at the top seven cards of your library. You may reveal a Dragon card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc23 Jul 2021
A Dragon card is a card with the creature type Dragon in its type line. Similarly, a creature on the battlefield is a Dragon if it has the Dragon creature type. A card that has “Dragon” in the name (such as Orb of Dragonkind) isn't a Dragon card unless it also has the Dragon creature type.
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Shares Artifact, Mana production, RampMV 3 vs 2
Shares Artifact, Mana production, RampMV 2 vs 2
Shares Artifact, Mana production, RampMV 2 vs 2
Shares Artifact, Mana production, RampMV 3 vs 2
Shares Artifact, Mana production, RampMV 3 vs 2
Shares Artifact, Mana production, RampMV 3 vs 2
Shares Artifact, Mana production, RampSame colour identity
Shares Artifact, Mana production, RampSame colour identity
About this card
Orb of Dragonkind
Orb of Dragonkind is an Artifact, with mana cost {1}{R} (mana value 2). Printed 6 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.42 (down 11.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Orb of Dragonkind FAQ
How much is Orb of Dragonkind worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Orb of Dragonkind is $1.42. It is down 11.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.41 to $1.88.
What is the cheapest printing of Orb of Dragonkind?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Foundations Commander at $0.35 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Orb of Dragonkind?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos at $20.74 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Orb of Dragonkind are there?
Orb of Dragonkind has been printed 6 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Orb of Dragonkind first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AFR #157, released 2021-07-23.
What is the newest printing of Orb of Dragonkind?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from FDC #168, released 2026-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Orb of Dragonkind?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.61 versus $1.42 for nonfoil, which is 13% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Orb of Dragonkind legal in Commander?
Yes, Orb of Dragonkind is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.