Refute
Star Trek Commander 579 • common
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 579
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Spears
What it does
Counter target spell. Draw a card, then discard a card.
"You're discussing tactics?! Do you realize what this really comes down to? Millions and millions of lives hanging on what this vessel does next!"— Dr. Leonard McCoy
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Refute originated as a card in the Star Trek Customizable Card Game (CCG), specifically featured within the Star Trek Commander expansion set. Released by Decipher, Inc. in the late 1990s, this set was designed to introduce individual Commander cards that could serve as the focal point of a player's deck, emphasizing strategic leadership and thematic deck-building centered around iconic captains and officers from across the franchise's history.
The card was illustrated with a focus on capturing the tactical tension inherent to the Star Trek universe, utilizing stills and artwork consistent with the game’s established visual language of the era. Decipher's design team intended for cards like Refute to provide players with specific defensive counters, reinforcing the game's reputation for deep, complex interaction. Upon release, it was well-received by the CCG community for its utility in gameplay, as it allowed players to mitigate their opponent's actions, thereby rewarding those who managed their resources with foresight.
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