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Frantic Search Star Trek Commander MTG card
TRC #438 · Art by Leonardo Santanna
Star Trek Commander#438Common

Frantic Search

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TCGplayer market · TRC #438 nonfoil
$0.64 −11.1% −$0.08, 7 days
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30 days
−21.0%
EDHREC rank
#97 Up 2 in 30 days

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Frantic Search Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.64, down 11.1% over 7 days, down 21.0% over 30 days, up 12.3% over 90 days.

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Frantic Search Printings & Prices

Frantic Search has 18 tracked printings across 14 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil and foil finishes, including borderless and alt art treatments.

TRC #438
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DMR set symbol, CommonDMR #285
Retro Frame
UMA set symbol, CommonUMA #57
CMM set symbol, CommonCMM #96
DMR set symbol, CommonDMR #51
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #UMA-57
C20 set symbol, CommonC20 #111
CMM set symbol, CommonCMM #632
Borderless
TDC set symbol, CommonTDC #153
WOC set symbol, CommonWOC #93
TLE set symbol, CommonTLE #159
WC00 set symbol, CommonWC00 #tvdl32
NCC set symbol, CommonNCC #222
ULG set symbol, CommonULG #32
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1996
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #228
Borderless
PMEI set symbol, RarePMEI #2026-20
PMEI set symbol, RarePMEI #2022-4

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Frantic Search Rules Text & Legality

Frantic Search

Draw two cards, then discard two cards. Untap up to three lands.

"*Cairo* to away team. We're getting a life sign, but that reactor leak is interfering with our scanners. You'll need to search each deck."

Frantic Search is legal in Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

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Frantic Search Rulings

  • Dec 8, 2022

    You choose which lands to untap as the spell resolves. They aren't targeted, and they don't have to be lands that you control.

  • Dec 7, 2018

    You draw two cards and discard two cards all while Frantic Search is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Frantic Search has been reprinted 24 times. The Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander reprint cut the price 60% in 30 days.

  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, CommonDominaria Remastered · Alt ArtDMR #285
  • Jan 13, 2023DMR set symbol, CommonDominaria Remastered · Alt Art, foilDMR #285
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander Masters · foilCMM #96
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander MastersCMM #96
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander Masters · BorderlessCMM #632
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, CommonCommander Masters · Borderless, foilCMM #632
  • Sep 8, 2023WOC set symbol, CommonWilds of Eldraine CommanderWOC #93
  • Apr 11, 2025TDC set symbol, CommonTarkir: Dragonstorm CommanderTDC #153
  • Nov 21, 2025TLE set symbol, CommonAvatar: The Last Airbender Eternal · Alt Art, foilTLE #159
  • Nov 21, 2025TLE set symbol, CommonAvatar: The Last Airbender Eternal · Alt ArtTLE #159

Showing the 10 most recent of 24 printings.

Frantic Search in Commander

Frantic Search is the #97 most-played card on EDHREC, up 2 places over the last 30 days.

#97 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 2 in 30 days

Frantic Search FAQ

How much is Frantic Search worth?

Frantic Search is worth about $0.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Frantic Search legal in Commander?

Yes. Frantic Search is legal in Commander.

Has Frantic Search been reprinted?

Yes. Frantic Search has been reprinted 24 times, with 18 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Frantic Search cheap?

Frantic Search trades at about $0.64; 24 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Frantic Search?

Cards that fill a similar role include Snap, Turnabout, Time Spiral.

Where is Frantic Search banned?

Frantic Search is banned in Historic, Legacy, Pauper.