Dispatch
Star Trek Commander 421 • uncommon
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 421
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Pablo Mendoza
What it does
Tap target creature.
Metalcraft — If you control three or more artifacts, exile that creature.
"My people encountered them a century ago. They destroyed our cities. Scattered my people throughout the Galaxy. They're called the Borg. Protect yourself, Captain, or they'll destroy you."— Guinan
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Dispatch card is part of the Star Trek Customizable Card Game (CCG) Second Edition, released by Decipher, Inc. in 2002. This set represented a shift toward a more streamlined and balanced gameplay experience compared to the company's complex First Edition release, aiming to attract new players while maintaining the deep thematic ties to the Star Trek franchise. The card design utilizes high-quality photography from the various television series, a hallmark of Decipher's production values during their long-standing license with Paramount.
The art and graphic layout were handled by Decipher's internal design team, which collaborated closely with CBS and Paramount to ensure aesthetic consistency across the product line. Dispatch was designed to function as a key utility card within the Second Edition engine, reflecting the tactical maneuvers often seen in the source material. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the competitive community for its utility in mission management and deck-thinning strategies, solidifying its place in the game's long-term meta.
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