Quick Answer

Frantic Search is a common Instant from C20 (C20) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.48 USD. Legal in Commander.

Frantic Search MTG card

Frantic Search

Instant

Card Text

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

It took the banning of temporal manipulation at Tolaria West to teach its students the value of time.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 C20 C20 🎨 Mitchell Malloy

Market Prices

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€0.42
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Historic Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Banned
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frantic Search? Basics

Frantic Search is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw two cards, then discard two cards. Untap up to three lands."

How much mana does Frantic Search cost to cast? Basics

Frantic Search has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Frantic Search's mana cost of {2}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Frantic Search has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Frantic Search's current oracle text is: "Draw two cards, then discard two cards. Untap up to three lands."

What is the current price of Frantic Search? Pricing

The current market price for Frantic Search is approximately $0.48 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Frantic Search? Pricing

You can purchase Frantic Search from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Frantic Search legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Frantic Search in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Frantic Search legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Frantic Search in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Frantic Search legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Frantic Search is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Frantic Search legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Frantic Search in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Frantic Search legal in Legacy? Legality

Frantic Search is Banned in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Frantic Search legal in Vintage? Legality

Frantic Search is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Frantic Search legal in Pauper? Legality

Frantic Search is Banned in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Frantic Search from? Details

This printing of Frantic Search is from C20 (C20), with collector number 111.

Frantic Search may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Frantic Search's rarity? Details

Frantic Search is a common card in C20.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Frantic Search? Details

Frantic Search was illustrated by Mitchell Malloy.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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