Three Steps Ahead
Tier CInstant, {U}
Oracle Text
Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.)
+ {1}{U} — Counter target spell.
+ {3} — Create a token that's a copy of target artifact or creature you control.
+ {2} — Draw two cards, then discard a card.
Power Level
Competitive Utilization
| Format | Archetype | Tier | Copies | Deck % | Board | Real Freq |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| standard | Azorius Control(7.3%) | B | 2.7 | 96% | Main | 2.59 |
| duel-commander | Elminster(1.5%) | B | 1.0 | 33% | Main | 0.33 |
| standard | Esper Control(0.2%) | C | 3.3 | 100% | Main | 3.30 |
| standard | Dimir Control(0.2%) | C | 3.0 | 100% | Main | 3.00 |
| standard | Izzet Control(0.2%) | C | 2.5 | 100% | Main | 2.50 |
| pioneer | Temur Indomitable Creativity(0.6%) | C | 2.0 | 100% | Side | 2.00 |
| standard | Bant Control(0.1%) | C | 2.0 | 100% | Main | 2.00 |
| pioneer | Azorius Control(0.6%) | C | 2.1 | 56% | Side | 1.18 |
| standard | Jeskai Control(0.2%) | C | 1.4 | 79% | Main | 1.11 |
| duel-commander | The Scarab God(0.5%) | C | 1.0 | 100% | Main | 1.00 |
| standard | Izzet Maestro(0.4%) | C | 1.0 | 100% | Main | 1.00 |
| standard | Izzet Maestro(0.4%) | C | 1.0 | 100% | Side | 1.00 |
| standard | Temur Battlecrier Combo(0.2%) | C | 2.0 | 50% | Main | 1.00 |
| standard | Izzet Control(0.2%) | C | 1.0 | 50% | Side | 0.50 |
| pioneer | Azorius Control(0.6%) | C | 1.1 | 37% | Main | 0.41 |
| standard | Temur Kona(0.4%) | C | 1.0 | 33% | Side | 0.33 |
| standard | Sultai Control(0.0%) | D | 3.3 | 100% | Main | 3.30 |
| standard | Azorius Oculus(0.0%) | D | 3.0 | 100% | Main | 3.00 |
| standard | Mono-Blue Spellementals(0.0%) | D | 2.8 | 73% | Main | 2.04 |
| pioneer | Grixis Indomitable Creativity(0.0%) | D | 2.0 | 100% | Main | 2.00 |
| standard | Izzet Spells(0.0%) | D | 2.0 | 100% | Main | 2.00 |
| standard | Temur Control(0.0%) | D | 2.0 | 100% | Main | 2.00 |
| standard | Izzet Lessons(0.0%) | D | 2.2 | 68% | Side | 1.50 |
| standard | Temur Lessons(0.0%) | D | 1.1 | 100% | Side | 1.10 |
| duel-commander | Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 100% | Main | 1.00 |
| duel-commander | The Pride of Hull Clade(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 100% | Main | 1.00 |
| pioneer | Jeskai Control(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 100% | Main | 1.00 |
| pioneer | Esper Control(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 100% | Main | 1.00 |
| standard | Jeskai Lessons(0.0%) | D | 1.1 | 87% | Main | 0.96 |
| standard | Izzet Lessons(0.0%) | D | 1.9 | 48% | Main | 0.91 |
| standard | Temur Lessons(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 89% | Main | 0.89 |
| standard | 4c Lessons(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 50% | Main | 0.50 |
| duel-commander | King T'Challa(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 50% | Main | 0.50 |
| standard | Grixis Control(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 50% | Main | 0.50 |
| standard | 4c Elementals(0.0%) | D | 1.0 | 33% | Side | 0.33 |
| cedh | Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower(0.1%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.(0.7%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Clan Crafter / Jaheira, Friend of the Forest(0.1%) | 1.0 | 9% | Main | 0.09 | |
| cedh | Tatyova, Benthic Druid(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Xyris, the Writhing Storm(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Elsha of the Infinite(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Inalla, Archmage Ritualist(0.2%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy(2.5%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Thrasios, Triton Hero / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful(0.6%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Iron Man, Titan of Innovation(0.1%) | 1.0 | 4% | Main | 0.04 | |
| cedh | Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Shorikai, Genesis Engine(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Gyruda, Doom of Depths(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Atraxa, Grand Unifier(0.2%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Stella Lee, Wild Card(0.1%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Vivi Ornitier(0.8%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero(1.8%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin(0.4%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse(0.1%) | 1.0 | 14% | Main | 0.14 | |
| cedh | Fire Lord Azula(0.0%) | 1.0 | 4% | Main | 0.04 | |
| cedh | Bruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk(0.1%) | 1.0 | 3% | Main | 0.03 | |
| cedh | Ureni of the Unwritten(0.1%) | 1.0 | 2% | Main | 0.02 | |
| cedh | Urza, Lord High Artificer(0.1%) | 1.0 | 2% | Main | 0.02 | |
| cedh | Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | The Wise Mothman(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Ms. Bumbleflower(0.0%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Talion, the Kindly Lord(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Narset, Enlightened Master(0.1%) | 1.0 | 1% | Main | 0.01 | |
| cedh | Y'shtola, Night's Blessed(0.1%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 | |
| cedh | Norman Osborn // Green Goblin(0.1%) | 1.0 | 0% | Main | 0.00 |