Magic: The Gathering

Ponder

Secret Lair Drop 245 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 245
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: blue mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Blue
Artist: Ejiwa "Edge" Ebenebe
Market price: $7.33

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Market

What it's worth

$7.33market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$7.22 – $7.66 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a sought-after version of a classic spell that lets a player manipulate the top of their library. As a rare inclusion in this special series, it is prized by those who value both its tactical utility in smoothing out a draw and the unique aesthetic presentation found in this collection.

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Card face

What it does

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

Draw a card.

"Will the future be brighter?" asked the girl. Rielle smiled. "I will teach you how to make it so."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernBanned
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ponder was released as part of the Secret Lair Drop Series, a specialized line of Magic: The Gathering products introduced by Wizards of the Coast in 2019. These sets are curated as limited-run, direct-to-consumer releases that frequently experiment with unique artistic styles and thematic concepts that deviate from the standard aesthetic of the core game expansions.

This particular version of Ponder features artistic direction that leans into the series' penchant for reimagining iconic cards through niche or contemporary illustration techniques. As a staple utility spell in the game, Ponder has appeared in numerous sets since its debut in Lorwyn; this iteration was designed to offer players a collectible, visually distinct version of an essential card, and it was generally received by the community as a functional, stylistic upgrade for deck builders.

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Other printings

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About

About Ponder

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