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Encounter the Unknown Star Trek MTG card
TRK #148 · Art by Neil Blevins
TRK set symbol, RareStar Trek#148Rare

Encounter the Unknown

InstantCome in Peace, Shoot to Kill
TCGplayer market · TRK #148 nonfoil
$0.33 −80.0% −$1.32, 7 days
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30 days
EDHREC rank
#31,264 Up 1,370 in 7 days
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Encounter the Unknown Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.33, down 80.0% over 7 days.

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Encounter the Unknown Printings & Prices

Encounter the Unknown has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including extended art and showcase treatments.

TRK set symbol, RareTRK #148
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TRK set symbol, RareTRK #381
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PF26 set symbol, RarePF26 #18
Extended Art
TRK set symbol, RareTRK #515
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Card KingdomTRK #515Surge Foil
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Encounter the Unknown Rules Text & Legality

Encounter the Unknown

Choose one —

• Come in Peace — Exile the top two cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards.

• Shoot to Kill — Encounter the Unknown deals 2 damage to each creature and each player.

Encounter the Unknown is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.

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Encounter the Unknown in Commander

Encounter the Unknown is the #31,264 most-played card on EDHREC.

#31,264 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 1,370 in 7 days

Encounter the Unknown FAQ

How much is Encounter the Unknown worth?

Encounter the Unknown is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Encounter the Unknown legal in Commander?

No. Encounter the Unknown is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).

Has Encounter the Unknown been reprinted?

Yes. Encounter the Unknown appears in 4 printings across 2 sets on The Index.

Why is Encounter the Unknown cheap?

Encounter the Unknown trades at about $0.33, and Commander demand is modest (#31,264 on EDHREC).