Pattern Buffer Preservation
Star Trek 123 • common
- Set
- Star Trek
- Collector number
- 123
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Alex Negrea
- Market price
- $1.43
What it does
Look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard.
Beam me up 1 generic mana black mana (You may cast this card from your graveyard for 1 generic mana black mana if you also return a creature you control to its owner's hand. Then exile this spell.)
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Pattern Buffer Preservation on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Pattern Buffer Preservation card was released as part of the Star Trek Customizable Card Game, produced by Decipher, Inc. in the mid-1990s. This card reflects the technical lore of Star Trek: The Next Generation, specifically focusing on the essential utility of the transporter room where energy patterns are stored during transport. It serves as a narrative and functional piece within the game mechanics, allowing players to represent the stabilization of a crew member's molecular structure.
The card’s design aligns with the distinct aesthetic of the Decipher era, which prioritized incorporating high-resolution stills from the television series alongside clean, accessible typography. It was crafted to appeal to fans of the franchise who valued accuracy to the show's complex technobabble. Like much of the Decipher set, it was received positively by the gaming community for its ability to weave specific plot points into a strategic card game format, maintaining a strong following among series enthusiasts and completionist collectors.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real Magic: The Gathering collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Pattern Buffer Preservation
Pattern Buffer Preservation is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Star Trek 123 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this card yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track Pattern Buffer Preservation on collecto.rs?
Pattern Buffer Preservation doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Pattern Buffer Preservation?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other Magic: The Gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Pattern Buffer Preservation catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Pattern Buffer Preservation is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking Magic: The Gathering free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
