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Birthing Pod - New Phyrexia

New Phyrexia (NPH) · rare

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Printings

rare

Birthing Pod

Tier C

Artifact, {3}{G/P}

Oracle Text

({G/P} can be paid with either {G} or 2 life.) {1}{G/P}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to 1 plus the sacrificed creature's mana value, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle. Activate only as a sorcery.

Power Level

standardNot Legal
modernBanned
pioneerNot Legal
legacyLegal
vintageLegal
pauperNot Legal
premodernNot Legal
duel-commander76Tier C
cedhTier C
commanderLegal

Competitive Utilization

FormatArchetypeTierCopiesDeck %BoardReal Freq
duel-commanderBrigid, Clachan's Heart(4.7%)
A
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderSlimefoot and Squee(2.3%)
B
1.050%Main0.50
duel-commanderAerid Konstrari(2.9%)
B
1.033%Main0.33
duel-commanderThe Wandering Minstrel(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThe Ur-Dragon(0.6%)
C
1.033%Main0.33
duel-commanderGilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderMarath, Will of the Wild(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower(0.1%)1.068%Main0.68
cedhShang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu(0.2%)1.011%Main0.10
cedhAkiri, Line-Slinger / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhChatterfang, Squirrel General(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhRocco, Cabaretti Caterer(0.3%)1.092%Main0.92
cedhDerevi, Empyrial Tactician(0.1%)1.087%Main0.87
cedhDargo, the Shipwrecker / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan(0.1%)1.080%Main0.80
cedhEsika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge(0.1%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhHalana, Kessig Ranger / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhTevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhClan Crafter / Jaheira, Friend of the Forest(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhKinnan, Bonder Prodigy(2.5%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKodama of the East Tree / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.086%Main0.86
cedhMarath, Will of the Wild(0.0%)1.071%Main0.71
cedhTiamat(0.0%)1.022%Main0.22
cedhK-9, Mark I / The Fourteenth Doctor(0.0%)1.018%Main0.18
cedhTayam, Luminous Enigma(0.6%)1.015%Main0.15
cedhReyhan, Last of the Abzan / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.1%)1.012%Main0.12
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver(1.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhBaylen, the Haymaker(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhEzio Auditore da Firenze(0.0%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhSelvala, Explorer Returned(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhDina, Soul Steeper(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful(0.6%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhNajeela, the Blade-Blossom(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhSisay, Weatherlight Captain(1.6%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAtraxa, Grand Unifier(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero(1.8%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhTana, the Bloodsower / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.069%Main0.69
cedhTasigur, the Golden Fang(0.1%)1.041%Main0.41
cedhHapatra, Vizier of Poisons(0.1%)1.017%Main0.17
cedhPantlaza, Sun-Favored(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhToph, the First Metalbender(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhAnimar, Soul of Elements(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhAshling, the Limitless(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhThe Unbeatable Squirrel Girl(0.0%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhHelga, Skittish Seer(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.2%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhFrodo, Adventurous Hobbit / Sam, Loyal Attendant(0.0%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhBrigid, Clachan's Heart // Brigid, Doun's Mind(0.3%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhThe Cabbage Merchant(0.2%)1.02%Main0.01
cedhKenrith, the Returned King(0.1%)1.02%Main0.01
cedhMs. Bumbleflower(0.0%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAuntie Ool, Cursewretch(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhSelvala, Heart of the Wilds(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhFlubs, the Fool(0.0%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThe Wandering Minstrel(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhEtali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness(0.6%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhGlarb, Calamity's Augur(0.2%)1.00%Main0.00

Format Guides

  • cEDH tier list & top cards · played in Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu — cEDH deck guide, Chatterfang, Squirrel General — cEDH deck guide
  • Duel Commander tier list · played in Brigid, Clachan's Heart — Duel Commander deck guide, Aerid Konstrari — Duel Commander deck guide

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