Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Ponder is a common sorcery from Magic 2010. Currently $2.90 ($36.67 foil).
Released July 2009 as part of Magic 2010 (core set). Click through to Magic 2010 for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Banned in Modern — price reflects demand from other formats rather than competitive play.
Ranked #144 on EDHREC with significant Commander play across multiple archetypes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ponder a good MTG investment?
Ponder is a common from Magic 2010 currently at $2.90. It's ranked #144 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Ponder?
Ponder from Magic 2010 is currently $2.90 for nonfoil and $36.67 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
Should I buy Ponder?
At $2.90, Ponder is a common with Legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Ponder?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Other printings of Ponder
- Secret Lair Drop #2670
- Marvel Universe #13 — $5.18
- Through the Omenpaths Bonus Sheet #13
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander #159 — $1.88
- MagicFest 2025 #2 — $8.07
- Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander #73 — $2.70
- Mystery Booster 2 #34 — $1.51
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander #105 — $2.78
- Secret Lair Promo #19 — $5.37
- Doctor Who #217 — $1.42
- Secret Lair Countdown #2007 — $9.78
- New Capenna Commander #229 — $2.39
- Jumpstart: Historic Horizons #782
- Commander 2021 #125 — $2.91
- Time Spiral Remastered #315 — $10.98
- Commander 2018 #96 — $1.75
Is Ponder going up or down?
At $2.90, daily moves for Ponder are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 12.6x premium at $36.67, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common sorcery; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Ponder worth buying?
Ponder ranks #144 on EDHREC, with steady Commander demand. At $2.90, weigh the chart, recent eBay sale comps, and reprint risk on this page before committing.
Ponder reprint risk
Ponder can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Ponder price history
SpellBook has tracked Ponder since its 2009 release in Magic 2010 across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #144 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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