Ponder was last seen at Arena Championship 12 (May 23, 2026). It appears in 28 competitive decklists, mainly in Legacy (7.1%). It is most often paired with Force of Negation (89%) and Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student // Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar (57%). Coverage spans August 2023 to May 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
2
7.1%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 92.9%
Often played with
Recent events
Arena Championship 12 — 24 decks (5/23/2026)
2025 MOCS Season 3 Showcase — 1 deck (1/11/2026)
2025 MOCS Season 2 Showcase — 1 deck (10/12/2025)
2023 Magic Online Champions Showcase Season 2 Legacy Decklists — 2 decks (8/26/2023)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Ponder?
Our database currently tracks 28 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Ponder most?
Legacy is the most common format (7.1% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Ponder?
Top co-played cards include Force of Negation (89%) and Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student // Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar (57%).
When was Ponder last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Arena Championship 12 (May 23, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span August 2023 through May 2026.
Is Ponder played in Legacy?
Yes — 2 competitive Legacy lists include Ponder (7.1% of tracked lists).
About competitive deck data
Lists are sourced from competitive Magic: The Gathering events ingested from magic.gg and related feeds. Card names, oracle text, and images are provided via Scryfall. Synergy rates show how often another card appears in the same decklist. Data is updated as new events are imported.
Data updated through May 2026 · Last decklist seen: Arena Championship 12, May 23, 2026
