Encounter the Unknown
Instant · Rare
Encounter the Unknown is currently worth about $0.33 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2026
- Artist
- Eugene Maslovski
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Trek | 381 | Rare | $0.64 | $1.53 |
| Star Trek | 148 | Rare | $0.33 | $0.59 |
| Star Trek | 515 | Rare | — | — |
| MagicFest 2026 | 18 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Star Trek #381 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.53 | $0.64 | 2026-11-10 |
Price trend · 90 days
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$0.64 – $1.65 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Encounter the Unknown worth?
Encounter the Unknown is currently worth about $0.33 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.33 to $1.53 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Encounter the Unknown printed in?
Encounter the Unknown has been printed in 2 sets, including Star Trek, MagicFest 2026.
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Is Encounter the Unknown legal in Commander?
Encounter the Unknown is not currently legal in Commander.
Is Encounter the Unknown legal in Modern?
Encounter the Unknown is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Encounter the Unknown on the Reserved List?
No — Encounter the Unknown is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Star Trek · MagicFest 2026
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