Frantic Search
Instant · Common
Frantic Search is currently worth about $0.62 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 7 copies.
Draw two cards, then discard two cards. Untap up to three lands.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Mitchell Malloy
Playability
#103 most-played card on EDHREC — Format staple
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
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.
— wotc, 2018-12-07
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.
— wotc, 2022-12-08
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 228 | Rare | $15.52 | $20.96 |
| Media and Collaboration Promos | 2022-4 | Rare | — | $14.29 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1996 | Rare | $6.63 | — |
| World Championship Decks 2000 | tvdl32 | Common | $2.08 | — |
| New Capenna Commander | 222 | Common | $1.75 | — |
| Urza's Legacy | 32 | Common | $1.56 | $129.51 |
| Wilds of Eldraine Commander | 93 | Common | $1.46 | — |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal | 159 | Common | $1.27 | $1.55 |
| Commander Masters | 632 | Common | $1.09 | $1.83 |
| Commander 2020 | 111 | Common | $0.98 | — |
| Commander Masters | 96 | Common | $0.78 | $0.98 |
| The List | UMA-57 | Common | $0.74 | — |
| Dominaria Remastered | 285 | Common | $0.73 | $1.59 |
| Dominaria Remastered | 51 | Common | $0.69 | $0.82 |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander | 153 | Common | $0.68 | — |
| Ultimate Masters | 57 | Common | $0.62 | $2.62 |
| Vintage Masters | 70 | Common | — | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #228 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $20.96 | $15.52 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$15.52 – $21.13 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Frantic Search worth?
Frantic Search is currently worth about $0.62 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.62 to $129.51 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Frantic Search printed in?
Frantic Search has been printed in 14 sets, including Commander Masters, Urza's Legacy, Vintage Masters, New Capenna Commander, Commander 2020, Secret Lair Drop, and more.
Can I buy Frantic Search on RareWell?
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Is Frantic Search legal in Commander?
Yes — Frantic Search is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Frantic Search legal in Modern?
Frantic Search is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Frantic Search on the Reserved List?
No — Frantic Search is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Frantic Search?
Yes — Frantic Search has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Commander Masters · Urza's Legacy · Vintage Masters · New Capenna Commander · Commander 2020 · Secret Lair Drop · World Championship Decks 2000 · Dominaria Remastered · Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander · Wilds of Eldraine Commander · Media and Collaboration Promos · Ultimate Masters +2 more
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