Winter Orb is a notorious stax piece that limits how many lands untap each turn, slowing the table to a crawl. Commander decks that break parity with mana rocks, dorks, or untap effects use it to lock opponents under a soft prison. Its ability to dramatically reshape the pace of the game keeps it relevant in stax and resource-denial shells. Although controversial, it remains a key card for players who enjoy controlling the entire table’s tempo.