Magic: The Gathering

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

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This artifact captures one of the most iconic tropes in the Star Trek universe, where the ship's advanced simulation technology threatens the crew rather than aiding them. While common in the set, Pablo Mendoza’s artwork highlights the eerie, fractured visuals of a reality breaking down, making it a quintessential representation of the show's unpredictable technology.

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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

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StandardNot legal
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Penny DreadfulNot legal
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Provenance

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The Malfunctioning Holodeck card is part of the Star Trek Customizable Card Game (CCG) First Edition, which was released by Decipher, Inc. in 1994. The set was designed to immerse players in the universe established by The Next Generation, utilizing a wide array of stills and commissioned artwork to capture the dramatic tension of the series. This specific card serves as an artifact, reflecting a common plot trope in the franchise where the ship's simulated reality technology creates hazardous, unpredictable environments for the crew.

The illustration for this card was provided by Pablo Mendoza, one of several artists commissioned by Decipher to provide consistent, atmospheric imagery for the game's artifact and event cards. Mendoza’s work focused on translating the cinematic chaos of a technical breakdown into the static medium of a trading card. Upon its release, the card was widely distributed as a common rarity item, making it a familiar piece of utility for players attempting to disrupt an opponent's gameplay strategy.

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