Frantic Search
Secret Lair Drop 228 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 228
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Marija Tiurina
- Market price
- $16.33
What it does
Draw two cards, then discard two cards. Untap up to three lands.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperBanned
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Frantic Search is a spell from the Urza's Legacy expansion of Magic: The Gathering, originally released in 1999. The card became notorious in competitive circles for its role in 'combo winter,' a period defined by powerful free-casting spells that allowed players to generate excessive mana and card velocity. This specific version was released as part of a Secret Lair drop, a premium, limited-availability series introduced by Wizards of the Coast to feature alternative artistic interpretations of iconic cards.
The artwork for this Secret Lair iteration was created by the artist Magali Villeneuve. Her design shifts away from the functional, high-fantasy aesthetic of the original release, favoring a more evocative, painterly style that captures the chaotic essence of the card's effect. This version was received warmly by collectors and players who appreciate Villeneuve’s distinct approach to character and atmosphere, effectively transforming a legacy mechanic into a showcase piece for the modern game.
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