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Ghirapur Orrery is a rare Artifact from BLC (BLC) costing {4}. Current price: $0.54 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ghirapur Orrery MTG card

Ghirapur Orrery

Artifact

Card Text

Each player may play an additional land on each of their turns. At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if that player has no cards in hand, that player draws three cards.

This detailed model allows the edificers to examine the city from every angle.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 BLC BLC 🎨 Kirsten Zirngibl

Market Prices

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$0.54
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$0.69
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€0.26
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghirapur Orrery? Basics

Ghirapur Orrery is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player may play an additional land on each of their turns. At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if that player has no cards in hand, that player draws three cards."

How much mana does Ghirapur Orrery cost to cast? Basics

Ghirapur Orrery has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ghirapur Orrery's mana cost of {4} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ghirapur Orrery has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ghirapur Orrery's current oracle text is: "Each player may play an additional land on each of their turns. At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if that player has no cards in hand, that player draws three cards."

What is the current price of Ghirapur Orrery? Pricing

The current market price for Ghirapur Orrery is approximately $0.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghirapur Orrery? Pricing

You can purchase Ghirapur Orrery from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Ghirapur Orrery legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghirapur Orrery in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ghirapur Orrery legal in Modern? Legality

Ghirapur Orrery is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ghirapur Orrery legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghirapur Orrery is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ghirapur Orrery legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ghirapur Orrery is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ghirapur Orrery legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghirapur Orrery is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ghirapur Orrery legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghirapur Orrery is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ghirapur Orrery legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghirapur Orrery in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ghirapur Orrery from? Details

This printing of Ghirapur Orrery is from BLC (BLC), with collector number 270.

Ghirapur Orrery may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghirapur Orrery's rarity? Details

Ghirapur Orrery is a rare card in BLC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ghirapur Orrery? Details

Ghirapur Orrery was illustrated by Kirsten Zirngibl.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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