The Mindlock Orb foil (ALA #51) from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Shards of Alara expansion. A key artifact card for TCG collectors.
Mindlock Orb
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shards of Alara
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Released in 2008 as part of Wizards of the Coast's Shards of Alara expansion, the Mindlock Orb stands as a pivotal artifact card in Magic: The Gathering lore. Illustrated by rk post, this foil version of card number 51 captures the essence of the block's complex world-building. The card's effect prevents players from searching their libraries, a powerful restriction that has made it a staple in various competitive strategies over the years. Collectors often seek this foil treatment for its distinctive shimmer and its importance to the Alara narrative, where mechanists were restricted by sphinx-like authorities. As a four-mana artifact, the Mindlock Orb offers significant board control, making it a desirable addition to any serious Magic collection. Whether you are building a thematic deck or expanding your library of rare artifacts, this piece represents a significant chapter in TCG history. The foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal that complements the card's mechanical impact, appealing to those who appreciate both the aesthetic and strategic depth of the game.
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Mindlock Orb
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
rk post
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}
Artifact
U
Card Text
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Players can't search libraries.
Rogue mechanists once rummaged through the wastes of the Tidehollow, constructing unauthorized golems to threaten the hegemony of the sphinxes. The orbs put a stop to that.