Malfunctioning Holodeck
Star Trek 22 • common
- Set
- Star Trek
- Collector number
- 22
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Pablo Mendoza
What it does
Ward 2 generic mana (Whenever this artifact becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays 2 generic mana.)
When this artifact enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this artifact leaves the battlefield.
"The holodeck safeties are still engaged, right?"— Ensign Kei
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
The Malfunctioning Holodeck card, numbered 22, was released as part of the Star Trek Customizable Card Game, produced by Decipher, Inc. during the 1990s. This set emerged at the height of the game's popularity, designed to immerse players in the narrative tension of the Star Trek: The Next Generation era. The card itself represents the recurring trope of Star Trek technology failing, a storytelling device frequently used to create high-stakes scenarios for the crew of the Enterprise-D.
The design of the card relies on the recognizable aesthetic of 1990s trading card games, featuring a layout that prioritizes functional gameplay mechanics while incorporating stills from the television series. These cards were crafted to balance thematic resonance with competitive viability, requiring players to navigate the unpredictable nature of ship systems. Upon release, the set was well-received by fans for its attention to show lore and its ability to replicate the specific challenges faced by Starfleet officers on screen.
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