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Ponder

Tier B

Sorcery, {U}

Oracle Text

Look at the top three cards of your library, then put them back in any order. You may shuffle. Draw a card.

Power Level

standardNot Legal
modernBanned
pioneerNot Legal
legacy2040Tier S
vintage242Tier C
pauper162Tier B
premodernNot Legal
duel-commander270Tier B
cedhLegal
commanderLegal

Competitive Utilization

FormatArchetypeTierCopiesDeck %BoardReal Freq
legacyDimir Tempo(12.6%)
S
3.3100%Main3.30
legacyIzzet Delver(3.7%)
A
4.0100%Main4.00
legacySneak and Show(5.8%)
A
3.9100%Main3.90
legacyGrixis Control(11.3%)
A
3.8100%Main3.80
legacyDoomsday(5.8%)
A
3.8100%Main3.80
legacySultai Tempo(3.4%)
A
3.7100%Main3.70
duel-commanderAminatou, the Fateshifter(7.6%)
A
1.062%Main0.62
duel-commanderAragorn, King of Gondor(4.7%)
A
1.056%Main0.56
duel-commanderJace, Multiverse Architect(4.1%)
A
1.050%Main0.50
duel-commanderSatya, Aetherflux Genius(3.5%)
A
1.050%Main0.50
vintageDoomsday(2.9%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyJeskai Control(2.4%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyOmni-Tell(1.3%)
B
3.9100%Main3.90
vintageBeseech Storm(2.9%)
B
3.5100%Main3.50
legacyDimir Control(2.4%)
B
3.4100%Main3.40
pauperMono-Blue Delver(0.8%)
B
3.0100%Main3.00
pauperBlue Terror(4.1%)
B
3.097%Main2.91
duel-commanderMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel(1.8%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderOctavia, Living Thesis(1.8%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderVohar, Vodalian Desecrator(1.8%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderNiv-Mizzet, Parun(1.8%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderAtraxa, Grand Unifier(1.2%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderElminster(1.2%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
vintageBlue Tempo(3.0%)
B
1.075%Main0.75
duel-commanderGlarb, Calamity's Augur(2.9%)
B
1.050%Main0.50
duel-commanderVraska, Soul of Stone(1.8%)
B
1.033%Main0.33
legacyAluren(2.1%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyJeskai Tempo(0.5%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyBeanstalk Control (Yorion)(0.3%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyAzorius Tempo(1.6%)
C
3.9100%Main3.90
legacyBeanstalk Control (Non-Yorion)(0.3%)
C
3.9100%Main3.90
legacyStiflenought(0.3%)
C
3.8100%Main3.80
legacyCephalid Breakfast(0.3%)
C
4.088%Main3.52
legacyAzorius Control(0.3%)
C
4.083%Main3.32
legacyEsper Control(0.5%)
C
3.1100%Main3.10
pauperIzzet Terror(0.4%)
C
3.879%Main3.00
pauperDimir Terror(0.3%)
C
3.088%Main2.64
legacyBeseech Storm(0.7%)
C
3.957%Main2.22
legacyReanimator(0.3%)
C
4.033%Main1.32
pauperKiln Fiend(0.1%)
C
4.033%Main1.32
legacyNinjas(0.2%)
C
1.775%Main1.27
duel-commanderVivi Ornitier(1.2%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderTivit, Seller of Secrets(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderKenrith, the Returned King(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderKefka, Court Mage(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderGoro-Goro and Satoru(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderNamor the Sub-Mariner(1.2%)
C
1.050%Main0.50
legacyHigh Tide(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyMono-Blue Tempo(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyTemur Delver(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyOcelot Pride Tempo(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperSerpentine Curve(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyIzzet Tempo(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyAd Nauseam Tendrils(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyJeskai Stoneblade(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyGrixis Tempo(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacy4c Control(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyArclight Phoenix(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyDimir Car(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
legacyDeath's Shadow(0.0%)
D
3.7100%Main3.70
legacyInfect(0.0%)
D
3.5100%Main3.50
legacyEsper Tempo(0.0%)
D
3.4100%Main3.40
legacyAzorius Stoneblade(0.0%)
D
3.586%Main3.01
legacyBant Control(0.0%)
D
3.0100%Main3.00
legacyBant Stoneblade(0.0%)
D
3.0100%Main3.00
legacyDimir Reanimator(0.0%)
D
4.067%Main2.68
vintageBlue Control(0.0%)
D
2.5100%Main2.50
pauperAzorius Ephemerate(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Main2.00
vintageSultai Midrange(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Main2.00
legacyEsper Stoneblade(0.0%)
D
4.050%Main2.00
duel-commanderErtai Resurrected(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderDoctor Doom, King of Latveria(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThe Pride of Hull Clade(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderBruce Banner(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderGrand Arbiter Augustin IV(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
vintageEsper Psychic Frog(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderBilbo, Thief in the Night(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThrasios, Triton Hero // Tymna the Weaver(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
vintage4C Midrange(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderKing T'Challa(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderHidetsugu and Kairi(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderEmet-Selch, Unsundered(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderMister Fantastic(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderObyra, Dreaming Duelist(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderRal, Monsoon Mage(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderSpider-Man 2099(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderLeovold, Emissary of Trest(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderEsika, God of the Tree(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
pauperIzzet Faeries(0.0%)
D
2.033%Main0.66
duel-commanderGhyrson Starn, Kelermorph(0.0%)
D
1.050%Main0.50
cedhKediss, Emberclaw Familiar / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhArcum Dagsson(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhPrismari, the Inspiration(0.1%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhTatyova, Benthic Druid(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhInalla, Archmage Ritualist(0.2%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhUlalek, Fused Atrocity(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhEsika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin(0.4%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhShorikai, Genesis Engine(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhGyruda, Doom of Depths(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhJhoira, Ageless Innovator(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKinnan, Bonder Prodigy(2.5%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhTevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhDerevi, Empyrial Tactician(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhKraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver(2.6%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhCrystal, Inhuman Princess(0.7%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhVivi Ornitier(0.8%)1.044%Main0.44
cedhKykar, Wind's Fury(0.1%)1.033%Main0.33
cedhStella Lee, Wild Card(0.1%)1.032%Main0.32
cedhElsha of the Infinite(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhTiamat(0.0%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhZimone, Mystery Unraveler(0.0%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhAvatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhBreya, Etherium Shaper(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhNorman Osborn // Green Goblin(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhRal, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy(0.7%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhCazur, Ruthless Stalker / Ukkima, Stalking Shadow(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(1.6%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTivit, Seller of Secrets(0.4%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAtraxa, Grand Unifier(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhLeonardo, the Balance / Michelangelo, the Heart(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhNajeela, the Blade-Blossom(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver(1.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhAang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.5%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero(1.8%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces(0.1%)1.044%Main0.44
cedhLady Octopus, Inspired Inventor(0.1%)1.013%Main0.13
cedhNiv-Mizzet, Parun(0.1%)1.011%Main0.11
cedhKess, Dissident Mage(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhNoctis, Prince of Lucis(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhUrza, Lord High Artificer(0.2%)1.08%Main0.07
cedhEmry, Lurker of the Loch(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhWan Shi Tong, Librarian(0.0%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhNarset, Enlightened Master(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhYuriko, the Tiger's Shadow(0.2%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhBruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhVraska, Soul of Stone(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Krark, the Thumbless(0.0%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhJace, Multiverse Architect(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhJin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima(0.0%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhFire Lord Azula(0.0%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhZur the Enchanter(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhMs. Bumbleflower(0.0%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhTasigur, the Golden Fang(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhHakbal of the Surging Soul(0.0%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhTalion, the Kindly Lord(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhRootha, Mastering the Moment(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhSatya, Aetherflux Genius(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhGlarb, Calamity's Augur(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhPlagon, Lord of the Beach(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAshling, the Limitless(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhY'shtola, Night's Blessed(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhUreni of the Unwritten(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKenrith, the Returned King(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhMarneus Calgar(0.3%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThe Wandering Minstrel(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhMaralen, Fae Ascendant(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.3%)1.00%Main0.00

Synergizes With

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

52% synergy

Preordain

Preordain

46% synergy

Whirlwind of Thought

Whirlwind of Thought

36% synergy

Storm-Kiln Artist

Storm-Kiln Artist

34% synergy

Opt

Opt

31% synergy

Format Guides

  • cEDH tier list & top cards · played in Arcum Dagsson — cEDH deck guide, Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator — cEDH deck guide
  • Pauper metagame breakdown · played in Blue Terror — Pauper deck guide, Mono-Blue Delver — Pauper deck guide
  • Duel Commander tier list · played in Aminatou, the Fateshifter — Duel Commander deck guide, Aragorn, King of Gondor — Duel Commander deck guide

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