Chaos Orb
Artifact · Rare
Chaos Orb is currently worth about $444.99 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
1, T: If this artifact is on the battlefield, flip it onto the battlefield from a height of at least one foot. If this artifact turns over completely at least once during the flip, destroy all nontoken permanents it touches. Then destroy this artifact.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Type line
- Artifact
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2022
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
Rulings
It must flip 360 degrees (that's what "flip" means). And this flip must be in the air and not in your hand.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
Chaos Orb can only affect permanents. Cards that are in the game but not on the battlefield, such as those in the Library and Graveyard, can't be affected.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
You can arrange your cards any time before the Orb is put onto the battlefield, but not after. In general, you should not stack cards or put them in places where your opponent can't read the names of all of them or count them. This is recommended good gaming practice.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
You can't interfere in any physical way with activating this ability.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
This is a not a targeted ability.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
If you have sleeves on cards, they count as the cards.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
If you are playing Chaos Orb in the Old School format, the card's text is “{1}, {T}: Choose a nontoken permanent on the battlefield. If Chaos Orb is on the battlefield, flip Chaos Orb onto the battlefield from a height of at least one foot. If Chaos Orb turns over completely at least once during the flip, and lands resting on the chosen permanent, destroy that permanent. Then destroy Chaos Orb.”
— scryfall, 2019-01-27
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Collector Guidance
- Chaos Orb and Falling Star: Magic's Dexterity Cards Explained
Chaos Orb MTG guide: how Magic's original dexterity card works, the famous card-tearing legend, Falling Star, and why both are banned.
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Edition | 236 | Rare | $1,174.77 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 236 | Rare | $444.99 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 528 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 231 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 236 | Rare | — | — |
| Oversized 90's Promos | 1 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 235 | Rare | — | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 236 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Unlimited Edition #236 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1174.77 | 2026-09-22 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$1142.28 – $1174.77 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Chaos Orb worth?
Chaos Orb is currently worth about $444.99 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $444.99 to $1,174.77 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Chaos Orb printed in?
Chaos Orb has been printed in 7 sets, including 30th Anniversary Edition, Limited Edition Beta, Oversized 90's Promos, Unlimited Edition, Collectors' Edition, Limited Edition Alpha, and more.
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Is Chaos Orb legal in Commander?
No — Chaos Orb is banned in Commander.
Is Chaos Orb legal in Modern?
Chaos Orb is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Chaos Orb on the Reserved List?
Yes — Chaos Orb is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Are there official rulings for Chaos Orb?
Yes — Chaos Orb has 7 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: 30th Anniversary Edition · Limited Edition Beta · Oversized 90's Promos · Unlimited Edition · Collectors' Edition · Limited Edition Alpha · Intl. Collectors' Edition
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