Frantic Search
Star Trek Commander 438 • common
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 438
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Leonardo Santanna
What it does
Draw two cards, then discard two cards. Untap up to three lands.
"Cairo to away team. We're getting a life sign, but that reactor leak is interfering with our scanners. You'll need to search each deck."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperBanned
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Frantic Search originated as a powerful card in the Magic: The Gathering Urza's Legacy set, released in 1999. It quickly became a staple in competitive play due to its ability to cycle cards while effectively costing zero mana, leading to its eventual restriction in multiple formats. The version included in the Star Trek Commander set, numbered 438, adapts this classic mechanic to fit the thematic context of Starfleet operations and high-stakes emergency maneuvers.
The design of this iteration draws upon the visual language of the Star Trek universe, aiming to capture the tension of a tactical emergency. By repurposing the efficient design of the original card, the developers sought to offer players a utility-focused tool that mirrors the desperation and strategic pivoting found in the series, maintaining consistency with the established card game mechanics while updating the aesthetic to suit the franchise's iconography.
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