Mesmeric Orb

Mesmeric Orb (The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts)
David Martin

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

A step in one direction is two steps away from another.

Mesmeric Orb (Double Masters)
David Martin

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

A step in one direction is two steps away from another.

Mesmeric Orb (Mirrodin)
David Martin

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

A step in one direction is two steps away from another.

Mesmeric Orb (The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts)
David Martin

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

"I now believe the strange orb was some kind of Thran security device. Supporting this theory, I can no longer recall where I found it." —Tocasia, journal entry

Pain (Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas)
David Martin

Sungrass Egg (Odyssey)
David Martin

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add {G}{W}. Draw a card.

"Has your peaceful nature led you on a crusade?" —Watnik, master glassblower

Blinkmoth Well (Mirrodin)
David Martin

{T}: Add {C}. {2}, {T}: Tap target noncreature artifact.

When dictated by blinkmoth migratory patterns, clouds of tiny lights well up from Mirrodin's core.

Riptide Crab (Battlebond)
David Martin

Vigilance When this creature dies, draw a card.

It sleeps with its claws open.

Serene Sunset (The List)
David Martin

Prevent all combat damage X target creatures would deal this turn.

The armies paused, silent, as the warriors reflected on the sunsets of their youth.

Vulshok Morningstar (Ninth Edition)
David Martin

Equipped creature gets +2/+2. Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Goblin Burrows (The List)
David Martin

{T}: Add {C}. {1}{R}, {T}: Target Goblin creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn.

Horn of Ramos (Mercadian Masques)
David Martin

{T}: Add {G}. Sacrifice this artifact: Add {G}.

Ramos touched, and there was life.

Trickery Charm (Onslaught)
David Martin

Choose one — • Target creature gains flying until end of turn. • Target creature becomes the creature type of your choice until end of turn. • Look at the top four cards of your library, then put them back in any order.

Galina's Knight (Invasion)
David Martin

Protection from red

"Are they on our side?" asked Sisay. "If they kill Phyrexians they are," replied Gerrard.

Vulshok Morningstar (Darksteel)
David Martin

Equipped creature gets +2/+2. Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Cryptic Gateway (Dominaria Remastered)
David Martin

Tap two untapped creatures you control: You may put a creature card from your hand that shares a creature type with each creature tapped this way onto the battlefield.

Its lock changes to fit each key.

Blinkmoth Urn (Commander 2018)
David Martin

At the beginning of each player's first main phase, if this artifact is untapped, that player adds {C} for each artifact they control.

The vedalken embed such urns in their living artifact creations.

Treva's Charm (Planeshift)
David Martin

Choose one — • Destroy target enchantment. • Exile target attacking creature. • Draw a card, then discard a card.

Pentad Prism (World Championship Decks 2004)
David Martin

Sunburst (This enters with a charge counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) Remove a charge counter from this artifact: Add one mana of any color.

Marble Diamond (Duel Decks: Divine vs. Demonic)
David Martin

This artifact enters tapped. {T}: Add {W}.

Mesmeric Orb (The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts)
David Martin

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

A step in one direction is two steps away from another.

Firecat Blitz (The List)
David Martin

Create X 1/1 red Elemental Cat creature tokens with haste. Exile them at the beginning of the next end step. Flashback—{R}{R}, Sacrifice X Mountains. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Meekstone (Mystery Booster 2)
David Martin

Creatures with power 3 or greater don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.

The bigger they are, the stronger its pull.

Mesmeric Orb (Double Masters)
David Martin

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

A step in one direction is two steps away from another.

Merchant Scroll (Mystery Booster 2)
David Martin

Search your library for a blue instant card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Lat-Nam wizards trade knowledge on scrolls made of magic so they can better guard against thieves and spies.

Cryptic Gateway (Dominaria Remastered)
David Martin

Tap two untapped creatures you control: You may put a creature card from your hand that shares a creature type with each creature tapped this way onto the battlefield.

Its lock changes to fit each key.

Mirari's Wake (World Championship Decks 2003)
David Martin

Creatures you control get +1/+1. Whenever you tap a land for mana, add one mana of any type that land produced.

The land drank power from the Mirari as though it had thirsted forever.

Goblin Burrows (Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins)
David Martin

{T}: Add {C}. {1}{R}, {T}: Target Goblin creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn.

Pitchstone Wall (Torment)
David Martin

Defender (This creature can't attack.) Whenever you discard a card, you may sacrifice this creature. If you do, return the discarded card from your graveyard to your hand.

Its material may not be precious, but the minds it protects are.

Ward of Bones (Eventide)
David Martin

Each opponent who controls more creatures than you can't cast creature spells. The same is true for artifacts and enchantments. Each opponent who controls more lands than you can't play lands.

Mages dare not attempt magic in its grotesque presence.

Meekstone (Seventh Edition)
David Martin

Creatures with power 3 or greater don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.

The bigger they are, the stronger its pull.

Roaring Slagwurm (Darksteel)
David Martin

Whenever this creature attacks, tap all artifacts.

Wurms compete for nesting grounds near the Radix. The young who hatch closest have the best chance for survival.

Tarnished Citadel (Odyssey)
David Martin

{T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of any color. This land deals 3 damage to you.

Eye of Ramos (Mercadian Masques)
David Martin

{T}: Add {U}. Sacrifice this artifact: Add {U}.

Ramos wept, and there were seas.

Akki Rockspeaker (Champions of Kamigawa)
David Martin

When this creature enters, add {R}.

The lava-proof shells of akki evolved over centuries, as akki pranks almost always got seriously out of hand.

Ark of Blight (Scourge)
David Martin

{3}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Destroy target land.

When opened, it erases entire landscapes from minds and maps.

Sisay's Ring (Seventh Edition)
David Martin

{T}: Add {C}{C}.

"I'm not one for pretty things," said Sisay. "Unless they're pretty useful as well."

Charcoal Diamond (Seventh Edition)
David Martin

This artifact enters tapped. {T}: Add {B}.

Rod of Ruin (Eighth Edition)
David Martin

{3}, {T}: This artifact deals 1 damage to any target.

The rod is a relic from ancient times . . . cruel, vicious, mean-spirited times.

Starstorm (World Championship Decks 2003)
David Martin

Starstorm deals X damage to each creature. Cycling {3} ({3}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Pardic barbarians didn't complain when the Order started blaming every crisis on the Cabal.

Goblin Burrows (Onslaught)
David Martin

{T}: Add {C}. {1}{R}, {T}: Target Goblin creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn.

Mirari's Wake (Judgment)
David Martin

Creatures you control get +1/+1. Whenever you tap a land for mana, add one mana of any type that land produced.

The land drank power from the Mirari as though it had thirsted forever.

Plague Fiend (Prophecy)
David Martin

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, destroy that creature unless its controller pays {2}.

As the strange plague ravaged Jamuraa, the fiends multiplied.

Riptide Crab (The List)
David Martin

Vigilance When this creature dies, draw a card.

It sleeps with its claws open.

Death Charmer (Prophecy)
David Martin

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a creature, that creature's controller loses 2 life unless they pay {2}.

It vents the chill of the grave.

Harvester Druid (The List)
David Martin

{T}: Add one mana of any color that a land you control could produce.

"In the end, the same soil lies atop the field, within the mountain, and under the sea."

Aether Barrier (Nemesis)
David Martin

Whenever a player casts a creature spell, that player sacrifices a permanent of their choice unless they pay {1}.

"Creatures fade in and out of existence. It's an unfortunate side effect. The losses are tolerable." —Belbe

Darigaaz's Charm (Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition)
David Martin

Choose one — • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. • Darigaaz's Charm deals 3 damage to any target. • Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.

Rod of Ruin (Eighth Edition)
David Martin

{3}, {T}: This artifact deals 1 damage to any target.

The rod is a relic from ancient times . . . cruel, vicious, mean-spirited times.

Marble Diamond (Seventh Edition)
David Martin

This artifact enters tapped. {T}: Add {W}.

Vorrac Battlehorns (Mirrodin)
David Martin

Equipped creature has trample and can't be blocked by more than one creature. Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery. This card enters unattached and stays on the battlefield if the creature leaves.)

Quillmane Baku (Betrayers of Kamigawa)
David Martin

Whenever you cast a Spirit or Arcane spell, you may put a ki counter on this creature. {1}, {T}, Remove X ki counters from this creature: Return target creature with mana value X or less to its owner's hand.

Stand (Invasion)
David Martin

Spite (Dominaria Remastered)
David Martin

Fire Diamond (Seventh Edition)
David Martin

This artifact enters tapped. {T}: Add {R}.

Stand (Dominaria Remastered)
David Martin

Darksteel Garrison (Future Sight)
David Martin

Fortified land has indestructible. Whenever fortified land becomes tapped, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Fortify {3} ({3}: Attach to target land you control. Fortify only as a sorcery. This card enters unattached and stays on the battlefield if the land leaves.)

Shell of the Last Kappa (Champions of Kamigawa)
David Martin

{3}, {T}: Exile target instant or sorcery spell that targets you. (The spell has no effect.) {3}, {T}, Sacrifice Shell of the Last Kappa: You may cast a spell from among cards exiled with Shell of the Last Kappa without paying its mana cost.

Pentad Prism (Double Masters)
David Martin

Sunburst (This enters with a charge counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) Remove a charge counter from this artifact: Add one mana of any color.

Merchant Scroll (Eighth Edition)
David Martin

Search your library for a blue instant card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Lat-Nam wizards trade knowledge on scrolls made of magic so they can better guard against thieves and spies.

Ravaged Highlands (Odyssey)
David Martin

This land enters tapped. {T}: Add {R}. {T}, Sacrifice this land: Add one mana of any color.

Phantom Flock (Judgment)
David Martin

Flying This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature.

Nomad Stadium (Odyssey)
David Martin

{T}: Add {W}. This land deals 1 damage to you. Threshold — {W}, {T}, Sacrifice this land: You gain 4 life. Activate only if seven or more cards are in your graveyard.

Skull of Ramos (Mercadian Masques)
David Martin

{T}: Add {B}. Sacrifice this artifact: Add {B}.

Ramos fell, and there was night.

Pentad Prism (Fifth Dawn)
David Martin

Sunburst (This enters with a charge counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) Remove a charge counter from this artifact: Add one mana of any color.

Night's Whisper (Fifth Dawn)
David Martin

You draw two cards and you lose 2 life.

The Moriok call the black moon the Whisperer. At her apex, she whispers of power.

Phantom Flock (Dominaria Remastered)
David Martin

Flying This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature.

Treva's Charm (Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition)
David Martin

Choose one — • Destroy target enchantment. • Exile target attacking creature. • Draw a card, then discard a card.

Sootfeather Flock (Legions)
David Martin

Flying Morph {3}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)

They pick at the remains of the city's corpse.

Starstorm (Onslaught)
David Martin

Starstorm deals X damage to each creature. Cycling {3} ({3}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Pardic barbarians didn't complain when the Order started blaming every crisis on the Cabal.

Moss Diamond (Seventh Edition)
David Martin

This artifact enters tapped. {T}: Add {G}.

Blade Sliver (The List)
David Martin

All Sliver creatures get +1/+0.

After breaking free from the Riptide Project, the slivers quickly adapted to life on Otaria—much to the dismay of life on Otaria.

Primitive Etchings (Scourge)
David Martin

Reveal the first card you draw each turn. Whenever you reveal a creature card this way, draw a card.

Ancient carvings in the trees of Krosa glow with power once again.

Mesmeric Orb (The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts)
David Martin

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

"I now believe the strange orb was some kind of Thran security device. Supporting this theory, I can no longer recall where I found it." —Tocasia, journal entry

Shadowblood Egg (Odyssey)
David Martin

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add {B}{R}. Draw a card.

"Does your passion for power consume your soul?" —Watnik, master glassblower

Charcoal Diamond (Seventh Edition)
David Martin

This artifact enters tapped. {T}: Add {B}.

Pain (Dominaria Remastered)
David Martin

Tooth of Ramos (Mercadian Masques)
David Martin

{T}: Add {W}. Sacrifice this artifact: Add {W}.

Ramos smiled, and there was day.

Spite (Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas)
David Martin

Harvester Druid (Judgment)
David Martin

{T}: Add one mana of any color that a land you control could produce.

"In the end, the same soil lies atop the field, within the mountain, and under the sea."

Meekstone (World Championship Decks 2001)
David Martin

Creatures with power 3 or greater don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.

The bigger they are, the stronger its pull.

Skycloud Egg (Odyssey)
David Martin

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add {W}{U}. Draw a card.

"Have your dreams of a better society become an obsession?" —Watnik, master glassblower

Forest (Onslaught)
David Martin

({T}: Add {G}.)

Darkwater Egg (Odyssey)
David Martin

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add {U}{B}. Draw a card.

"Do you thirst for knowledge no matter the cost?" —Watnik, master glassblower

Rith's Charm (Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition)
David Martin

Choose one — • Destroy target nonbasic land. • Create three 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens. • Prevent all damage a source of your choice would deal this turn.

Serene Sunset (Judgment)
David Martin

Prevent all combat damage X target creatures would deal this turn.

The armies paused, silent, as the warriors reflected on the sunsets of their youth.

Fever Charm (Onslaught)
David Martin

Choose one — • Target creature gains haste until end of turn. • Target creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn. • Fever Charm deals 3 damage to target Wizard creature.

Plains (Onslaught)
David Martin

({T}: Add {W}.)

Blinkmoth Urn (Commander 2016)
David Martin

At the beginning of each player's first main phase, if this artifact is untapped, that player adds {C} for each artifact they control.

The vedalken embed such urns in their living artifact creations.

Phantom Flock (The List)
David Martin

Flying This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature.

Vulshok Morningstar (Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth)
David Martin

Equipped creature gets +2/+2. Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Spite (World Championship Decks 2001)
David Martin

Xantid Swarm (Scourge)
David Martin

Flying Whenever this creature attacks, defending player can't cast spells this turn.

When they land on you, all you can think about is tearing them off.

Fade from Memory (Onslaught)
David Martin

Exile target card from a graveyard. Cycling {B} ({B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Proper burial is a luxury Otarians can no longer afford.

Blinkmoth Urn (Mirrodin)
David Martin

At the beginning of each player's first main phase, if this artifact is untapped, that player adds {C} for each artifact they control.

The vedalken embed such urns in their living artifact creations.

Cryptic Gateway (Onslaught)
David Martin

Tap two untapped creatures you control: You may put a creature card from your hand that shares a creature type with each creature tapped this way onto the battlefield.

Its lock changes to fit each key.

Wall of Hope (Legions)
David Martin

Defender (This creature can't attack.) Whenever this creature is dealt damage, you gain that much life.

"What cage would you rather be inside of than out?" —Daru riddle

Firecat Blitz (Judgment)
David Martin

Create X 1/1 red Elemental Cat creature tokens with haste. Exile them at the beginning of the next end step. Flashback—{R}{R}, Sacrifice X Mountains. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Crosis's Charm (Planeshift)
David Martin

Choose one — • Return target permanent to its owner's hand. • Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. • Destroy target artifact.

Vitality Charm (Onslaught)
David Martin

Choose one — • Create a 1/1 green Insect creature token. • Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains trample until end of turn. • Regenerate target Beast.

Piety Charm (Onslaught)
David Martin

Choose one — • Destroy target Aura attached to a creature. • Target Soldier creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. • Creatures you control gain vigilance until end of turn.

Crosis's Charm (World Championship Decks 2001)
David Martin

Choose one — • Return target permanent to its owner's hand. • Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. • Destroy target artifact.

Goblin Burrows (Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins)
David Martin

{T}: Add {C}. {1}{R}, {T}: Target Goblin creature gets +2/+0 until end of turn.

Pentad Prism (Planechase)
David Martin

Sunburst (This enters with a charge counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.) Remove a charge counter from this artifact: Add one mana of any color.

Raka Sanctuary (Apocalypse)
David Martin

At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control a white or blue permanent, this enchantment deals 1 damage to target creature. If you control a white permanent and a blue permanent, this enchantment deals 3 damage instead.

Riptide Crab (Invasion)
David Martin

Vigilance When this creature dies, draw a card.

It sleeps with its claws open.

Dromar's Charm (Planeshift)
David Martin

Choose one — • You gain 5 life. • Counter target spell. • Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn.

Heart of Ramos (World Championship Decks 2000)
David Martin

{T}: Add {R}. Sacrifice this artifact: Add {R}.

Ramos bled, and there was fire.

Mossfire Egg (Odyssey)
David Martin

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add {R}{G}. Draw a card.

"Can you feel your instincts overwhelm your reason?" —Watnik, master glassblower

Mesmeric Orb (Mirrodin)
David Martin

Whenever a permanent becomes untapped, that permanent's controller mills a card.

A step in one direction is two steps away from another.

Rith's Charm (Planeshift)
David Martin

Choose one — • Destroy target nonbasic land. • Create three 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens. • Prevent all damage a source of your choice would deal this turn.

Heart of Ramos (Mercadian Masques)
David Martin

{T}: Add {R}. Sacrifice this artifact: Add {R}.

Ramos bled, and there was fire.

Coiling Woodworm (Nemesis)
David Martin

Coiling Woodworm's power is equal to the number of Forests on the battlefield.

Only the elves know where the woods end and the woodworm begins.

Darigaaz's Charm (Planeshift)
David Martin

Choose one — • Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. • Darigaaz's Charm deals 3 damage to any target. • Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.

Marble Diamond (Duel Decks Anthology: Divine vs. Demonic)
David Martin

This artifact enters tapped. {T}: Add {W}.

Ghostly Wings (Torment)
David Martin

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and has flying. Discard a card: Return enchanted creature to its owner's hand.

Misery Charm (Onslaught)
David Martin

Choose one — • Destroy target Cleric. • Return target Cleric card from your graveyard to your hand. • Target player loses 2 life.

Xantid Swarm (Eternal Masters)
David Martin

Flying Whenever this creature attacks, defending player can't cast spells this turn.

When they land on you, all you can think about is tearing them off.

Duskwalker (Invasion)
David Martin

Kicker {3}{B} (You may pay an additional {3}{B} as you cast this spell.) If this creature was kicked, it enters with two +1/+1 counters on it and with fear. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)

Darksteel Garrison (The List)
David Martin

Fortified land has indestructible. Whenever fortified land becomes tapped, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Fortify {3} ({3}: Attach to target land you control. Fortify only as a sorcery. This card enters unattached and stays on the battlefield if the land leaves.)

Spite (Invasion)
David Martin

Pain (Invasion)
David Martin

Stabilizer (Scourge)
David Martin

Players can't cycle cards.

"Hold that thought." —Pemmin, Riptide survivor

Tarnished Citadel (Mystery Booster 2)
David Martin

{T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add one mana of any color. This land deals 3 damage to you.

Blade Sliver (Legions)
David Martin

All Sliver creatures get +1/+0.

After breaking free from the Riptide Project, the slivers quickly adapted to life on Otaria—much to the dismay of life on Otaria.

Pitchstone Wall (The List)
David Martin

Defender (This creature can't attack.) Whenever you discard a card, you may sacrifice this creature. If you do, return the discarded card from your graveyard to your hand.

Its material may not be precious, but the minds it protects are.