Frantic Search
Secret Lair Drop 1996 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1996
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Javier Charro & Scott Okumura
- Market price
- $10.82
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 originally appearing in the Urza's Legacy expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 1999, designed as a powerful utility card that allowed players to filter their hands while untapping lands. This specific version was released as part of the Secret Lair series, a line of curated, limited-run reprints that often showcase unconventional artistic styles, transforming the utility of the original card into a distinct visual collectible.
The artwork for this Secret Lair drop is notable for its departure from traditional fantasy aesthetics, opting for a stylized, minimalist design that reflects the series' commitment to artistic experimentation. By commissioning unique illustrations for existing mechanics, Wizards of the Coast aimed to appeal to players and collectors who value high-concept visual identity, positioning the card more as a piece of curated art than a standard gaming component.
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