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Spell Pierce - Mystery Booster 2

Mystery Booster 2 (MB2) · common

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Spell Pierce

Tier B

Instant, {U}

Oracle Text

Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {2}.

Power Level

standard140Tier BSideboard Staple
modern49Tier CSideboard Staple
pioneer191Tier BSideboard Staple
legacy71Tier C
vintage277Tier B
pauper203Tier C
premodernNot Legal
duel-commander234Tier B
cedhLegal
commanderLegal

Competitive Utilization

FormatArchetypeTierCopiesDeck %BoardReal Freq
pioneerIzzet Prowess(2.8%)
A
2.188%Side1.85
vintageEsper Lurrus Control(10.1%)
A
1.483%Main1.16
legacySneak and Show(5.7%)
A
1.840%Main0.72
duel-commanderAminatou, the Fateshifter(7.6%)
A
1.054%Main0.54
duel-commanderAragorn, King of Gondor(4.7%)
A
1.050%Main0.50
standardDimir Midrange(12.6%)
A
1.135%Main0.39
vintageParadoxical Outcome(3.4%)
A
1.035%Main0.35
pauperGrixis Faeries(7.9%)
A
1.033%Main0.33
duel-commanderJace, Multiverse Architect(4.1%)
A
1.033%Main0.33
standardIzzet Prowess(0.4%)
B
2.495%Side2.28
pioneerIzzet Aggro(6.9%)
B
2.0100%Side2.00
pauperGrixis Control(5.6%)
B
2.672%Main1.87
vintageDimir Lurrus Control(1.4%)
B
2.175%Main1.58
vintage4c Psychic Frog(6.7%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
pioneerTemur Indomitable Creativity(4.2%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel(1.8%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderBasim Ibn Ishaq(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
standardIzzet Spellementals(1.6%)
B
1.562%Main0.93
legacyOmni-Tell(1.4%)
B
1.745%Main0.77
pauperBlue Terror(3.6%)
B
1.937%Main0.70
duel-commanderNiv-Mizzet, Parun(1.8%)
B
1.067%Main0.67
standardJeskai Artifacts(3.3%)
B
1.836%Side0.65
vintageBlue Tempo(3.0%)
B
1.150%Main0.55
standardIzzet Spellementals(1.6%)
B
1.535%Side0.52
duel-commanderGlarb, Calamity's Augur(2.9%)
B
1.050%Main0.50
duel-commanderAtraxa, Grand Unifier(1.2%)
B
1.050%Main0.50
legacyJeskai Control(2.0%)
B
1.337%Main0.48
pioneerIzzet Aggro(6.9%)
B
1.043%Main0.43
standardTemur Prowess(0.2%)
C
3.7100%Side3.70
pauperIzzet Terror(0.4%)
C
2.9100%Main2.90
standardIzzet Leyline Aggro(0.4%)
C
2.2100%Side2.20
vintageRUG Control(0.4%)
C
2.0100%Main2.00
standard4c Kona(0.4%)
C
2.0100%Main2.00
pauperDimir Terror(0.3%)
C
2.0100%Main2.00
vintageLurrus DRS(1.4%)
C
1.992%Main1.75
modernIzzet Prowess(0.6%)
C
1.796%Side1.63
pauperDimir Control(1.9%)
C
2.560%Main1.50
standard4c Artifacts(0.4%)
C
1.5100%Side1.50
standardIzzet Control(0.2%)
C
2.075%Side1.50
standardIzzet Looting(0.2%)
C
1.5100%Main1.50
modernJeskai Prowess(2.2%)
C
1.882%Side1.48
modernTemur Prowess(0.4%)
C
1.776%Side1.29
standardIzzet Maestro(0.3%)
C
1.862%Side1.12
standardIzzet Maestro(0.3%)
C
1.567%Main1.01
pioneerJeskai Lessons(2.3%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderAang, Swift Savior(1.2%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThe Scarab God(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThanos, the Mad Titan(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderHashaton, Scarab's Fist(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderKenrith, the Returned King(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderGoro-Goro and Satoru(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
standardIzzet Looting(0.2%)
C
2.050%Side1.00
standard5c Omniscience(0.2%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
standardEsper Reanimator(0.1%)
C
1.0100%Side1.00
modernGrixis Reanimator(1.0%)
C
1.852%Main0.94
vintageSultai Psychic Frog(0.8%)
C
1.850%Main0.90
modernIzzet Murktide(0.7%)
C
1.081%Main0.81
standardJeskai Momo(0.2%)
C
2.040%Side0.80
standardAzorius Tempo(0.2%)
C
1.075%Side0.75
standardTemur Battlecrier Combo(0.2%)
C
1.550%Main0.75
standard5c Elementals(0.1%)
C
1.067%Side0.67
legacyEsper Control(0.6%)
C
2.033%Main0.66
pioneerIzzet Ensoul Artifact(0.5%)
C
2.033%Side0.66
modernThrough the Breach(0.3%)
C
1.061%Side0.61
standard4c Kona(0.4%)
C
1.058%Side0.58
legacySewer-Cam Combo(1.7%)
C
1.244%Side0.53
standardDimir Control(2.7%)
C
1.050%Main0.50
standardDimir Control(2.7%)
C
1.050%Side0.50
duel-commanderVivi Ornitier(1.2%)
C
1.050%Main0.50
vintageSultai Psychic Frog(0.8%)
C
1.050%Side0.50
duel-commanderKefka, Court Mage(0.6%)
C
1.050%Main0.50
pauperAzorius Gates(0.3%)
C
1.050%Main0.50
standardIzzet Control(0.2%)
C
1.050%Main0.50
standardTemur Battlecrier Combo(0.2%)
C
1.050%Side0.50
modernEsper Midrange(2.5%)
C
1.043%Main0.43
legacyMerfolk(0.3%)
C
1.040%Side0.40
pioneerIzzet Lessons(0.7%)
C
1.033%Side0.33
legacyNinjas(0.2%)
C
1.033%Side0.33
pioneerMono-Blue Rona Combo(0.0%)
D
3.8100%Side3.80
standard4c Gearhulk(0.0%)
D
3.1100%Side3.10
vintageEsper Psychic Frog(0.0%)
D
3.0100%Main3.00
standardDimir Aggro(0.0%)
D
3.0100%Main3.00
standardAzorius Merfolk(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Main2.00
pioneerSultai Midrange(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
standardBant Omniscience(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
standardTemur Stormsplitter(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
standardSimic Ramp(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
pioneerGrixis Indomitable Creativity(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Main2.00
pioneerEnsoul Artifact(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
pauper4c Control(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Main2.00
vintageSultai Midrange(0.0%)
D
2.580%Main2.00
standardEsper Midrange(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
standardTemur Leyline Aggro(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
pioneerTemur Prowess(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
pioneerSoulflayer(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
pioneerDimir Rona Combo(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Side2.00
vintageDimir Psychic Frog(0.0%)
D
2.0100%Main2.00
vintageBlue Control(0.0%)
D
1.8100%Main1.80
standardTemur Harmonizer Combo(0.0%)
D
1.886%Main1.55
standardIzzet Aggro(0.0%)
D
3.050%Side1.50
standardJeskai Elementals(0.0%)
D
1.5100%Side1.50
standardJeskai Lessons(0.0%)
D
1.692%Side1.47
standardTemur Harmonizer Combo(0.0%)
D
1.3100%Side1.30
standardEsper Self-Bounce(0.0%)
D
1.760%Side1.02
duel-commanderDoctor Doom, King of Latveria(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
legacyMono-Blue Tempo(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
standardTemur Stormsplitter(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderMirko, Obsessive Theorist(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
pioneer4c Rona Combo(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Side1.00
standardTemur Spellementals(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
standardTemur Spellementals(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Side1.00
pioneerSong of Creation(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Side1.00
standardIzzet Spells(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
pioneerSimic Merfolk(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderBilbo, Thief in the Night(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
modernInfect(0.0%)
D
2.050%Main1.00
vintage4C Midrange(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
standardTemur Control(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
standardEsper Midrange(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
standardJeskai Oculus(0.0%)
D
2.050%Side1.00
legacyJeskai Stoneblade(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
legacyEsper Stoneblade(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderObyra, Dreaming Duelist(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderSpider-Man 2099(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
pauper4c Pestilence(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderLeovold, Emissary of Trest(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
standardTemur Lessons(0.0%)
D
1.375%Side0.98
standardIzzet Self-Bounce(0.0%)
D
1.756%Side0.95
standardIzzet Lessons(0.0%)
D
1.461%Side0.85
modernInfect(0.0%)
D
1.750%Side0.85
standardIzzet Self-Bounce(0.0%)
D
1.556%Main0.84
pauperCaw-Gates(0.0%)
D
1.937%Main0.70
duel-commanderErtai Resurrected(0.0%)
D
1.067%Main0.67
vintageGrixis Lurrus Control(0.0%)
D
2.033%Main0.66
standardTemur Lessons(0.0%)
D
1.050%Main0.50
duel-commanderSilas Renn, Seeker Adept // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful(0.0%)
D
1.050%Main0.50
duel-commanderGhyrson Starn, Kelermorph(0.0%)
D
1.050%Main0.50
pauperSerpentine Curve(0.0%)
D
1.050%Main0.50
duel-commanderKing T'Challa(0.0%)
D
1.050%Main0.50
standardTemur Control(0.0%)
D
1.050%Side0.50
standardIzzet Lessons(0.0%)
D
1.035%Main0.35
standard4c Elementals(0.0%)
D
1.033%Side0.33
pioneerEsper Control(0.0%)
D
1.033%Main0.33
cedhKediss, Emberclaw Familiar / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.1%)1.017%Main0.17
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.011%Main0.11
cedhArcum Dagsson(0.2%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower(0.1%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhAkiri, Line-Slinger / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhShorikai, Genesis Engine(0.1%)1.017%Main0.17
cedhPrismari, the Inspiration(0.1%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhKefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin(0.4%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhInalla, Archmage Ritualist(0.2%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhCrystal, Inhuman Princess(0.7%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhEsika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhTevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhKinnan, Bonder Prodigy(2.5%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhGyruda, Doom of Depths(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhBjorna, Nightfall Alchemist / Wernog, Rider's Chaplain(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhKraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver(2.6%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhXyris, the Writhing Storm(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhDerevi, Empyrial Tactician(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhNick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.(0.7%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhStella Lee, Wild Card(0.1%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhCazur, Ruthless Stalker / Ukkima, Stalking Shadow(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhTivit, Seller of Secrets(0.4%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhVivi Ornitier(0.8%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhNajeela, the Blade-Blossom(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhKykar, Wind's Fury(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhHeliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhEzio Auditore da Firenze(0.0%)1.05%Main0.04
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhNorman Osborn // Green Goblin(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhAvatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhBreya, Etherium Shaper(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhSilas Renn, Seeker Adept / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhIron Man, Titan of Innovation(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhThe Master of Keys(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhAtraxa, Grand Unifier(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(1.6%)1.02%Main0.01
cedhZimone, Mystery Unraveler(0.0%)1.02%Main0.01
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhElsha of the Infinite(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver(1.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.5%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful(0.6%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhRal, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy(0.7%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhSisay, Weatherlight Captain(1.6%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero(1.8%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.0%)1.055%Main0.55
cedhKess, Dissident Mage(0.1%)1.039%Main0.39
cedhNiv-Mizzet, Parun(0.1%)1.030%Main0.30
cedhWan Shi Tong, Librarian(0.0%)1.021%Main0.21
cedhTalion, the Kindly Lord(0.1%)1.017%Main0.17
cedhUrza, Lord High Artificer(0.2%)1.012%Main0.12
cedhKing T'Challa // Black Panther, Hope Enduring(0.1%)1.011%Main0.11
cedhFire Lord Azula(0.0%)1.011%Main0.11
cedhRootha, Mastering the Moment(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhTasigur, the Golden Fang(0.1%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhZur the Enchanter(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhYuriko, the Tiger's Shadow(0.2%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhHakbal of the Surging Soul(0.0%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhMs. Bumbleflower(0.0%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhGlarb, Calamity's Augur(0.2%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhNarset, Enlightened Master(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhHashaton, Scarab's Fist(0.2%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhNoctis, Prince of Lucis(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhEmry, Lurker of the Loch(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhSatya, Aetherflux Genius(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhVraska, Soul of Stone(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhCaptain America, Team Leader(0.0%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhMaralen, Fae Ascendant(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.3%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhLady Octopus, Inspired Inventor(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhMarneus Calgar(0.3%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhHelga, Skittish Seer(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhJace, Multiverse Architect(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhThe Wise Mothman(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhY'shtola, Night's Blessed(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhBruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhJin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhAnimar, Soul of Elements(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhTeval, the Balanced Scale(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhUreni of the Unwritten(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTerra, Magical Adept // Esper Terra(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKenrith, the Returned King(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThe Wandering Minstrel(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAshling, the Limitless(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00

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 Grixis Faeries — Pauper deck guide, Grixis Control — 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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