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Orbs of Warding is a rare Artifact from ORI (ORI) costing {5}. Current price: $0.57 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Orbs of Warding MTG card

Orbs of Warding

Artifact

Card Text

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.

One orb to guard the body, one to protect the mind, and one to shield the soul.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 ORI ORI 🎨 Johann Bodin

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Market Prices

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$0.57
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TCGPlayer
$3.28
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$0.59
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$1.49
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€0.36
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€1.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orbs of Warding? Basics

Orbs of Warding is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability 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."

How much mana does Orbs of Warding cost to cast? Basics

Orbs of Warding has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 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.

Orbs of Warding's mana cost of {5} 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.

Orbs of Warding has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Orbs of Warding's current oracle text is: "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."

What is the current price of Orbs of Warding? Pricing

The current market price for Orbs of Warding is approximately $0.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Orbs of Warding? Pricing

You can purchase Orbs of Warding 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.

Orbs of Warding normal: $0.57 | foil: $3.28

Is Orbs of Warding legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Orbs of Warding in Standard is not available.

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

Is Orbs of Warding legal in Modern? Legality

Orbs of Warding is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Orbs of Warding legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Orbs of Warding 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 Orbs of Warding legal in Pioneer? Legality

Orbs of Warding is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Orbs of Warding legal in Legacy? Legality

Orbs of Warding is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Orbs of Warding legal in Vintage? Legality

Orbs of Warding 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 Orbs of Warding legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Orbs of Warding 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 Orbs of Warding from? Details

This printing of Orbs of Warding is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 234.

Orbs of Warding may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Orbs of Warding's rarity? Details

Orbs of Warding is a rare card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Orbs of Warding? Details

Orbs of Warding was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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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