Orbs of Warding
ORIMagic Origins/#234/2015Rare
MV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.46
ManaPool$0.29
TCGplayer$0.65
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.09
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $1.29Low $0.49▲ 40.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.65TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 1.5%30d▼ 3.0%90d▲ 8.3%
90d high
$0.68
90d low
$0.55
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.65
Magic Origins
- Down 3.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 4% below its 90 day high of $0.68.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 489% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
You have hexproof. (You can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
If a creature would deal damage to you, prevent 1 of that damage.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc22 Jun 2015
The damage prevention effects of multiple Orbs of Warding are cumulative.
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About this card
Orbs of Warding
Orbs of Warding is an Artifact, with mana cost {5} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.65 (down 3.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Orbs of Warding FAQ
How much is Orbs of Warding worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Orbs of Warding is $0.65. It is down 3.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.55 to $0.68.
What is the cheapest printing of Orbs of Warding?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic Origins at $0.65 on TCGplayer.
What set was Orbs of Warding first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ORI #234, released 2015-07-17.
Is there a foil version of Orbs of Warding?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.83 versus $0.65 for nonfoil, which is 489% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Orbs of Warding legal in Commander?
Yes, Orbs of Warding is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Orbs of Warding legal in Modern?
Yes, Orbs of Warding is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Orbs of Warding legal in Standard?
Orbs of Warding is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Orbs of Warding do?
Orbs of Warding is an Artifact with mana cost {5}. Its Oracle text reads: "You have hexproof. (You can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) If a creature would deal damage to you, prevent 1 of that damage.".