Ponder
Secret Lair Drop 7122 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 7122
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Joshua Alvarado
- Market price
- $6.08
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.
"Your lives are beautiful, tragic, fascinating . . . . Do I dare intervene?"— Uatu, the Watcher
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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Where it came from
The Ponder card, originally released in the Lorwyn set in 2007, quickly became a staple of Magic: The Gathering for its efficient deck-manipulation capabilities. This specific iteration was released as part of the Secret Lair series, a line of premium, curated cards featuring unique artistic treatments. This particular drop was designed to spotlight distinct visual styles, allowing players to acquire alternative art versions of mechanically significant cards that have shaped competitive play for over a decade.
The artwork for this version was commissioned to evoke a dreamlike, contemplative atmosphere that aligns with the card's function of looking into the future of one's library. Designers of Secret Lair drops often collaborate with illustrators known for their specific aesthetic niches, aiming to elevate the card from a functional game piece into a collectible work of art. The release was met with appreciation from the community for its departure from traditional fantasy illustration styles, emphasizing the card's role as a centerpiece for aesthetic deck building.
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