Encounter the Unknown
TRKStar Trek/#148/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.30
ManaPool$0.30
TCGplayer$0.33
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.10 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $1.99Low $0.79▼ 60.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.33TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▼ 63.3%30d▼ 63.3%90d▼ 63.3%
90d high
$0.90
90d low
$0.33
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.33
Star Trek
- Down 63.3% over the last 5 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 63% below its 90 day high of $0.90.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (2 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 79% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
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.
Keywords
Come in PeaceShoot to Kill
Card capabilities
Exile effectInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Encounter the Unknown
Encounter the Unknown is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{R}{R} (mana value 3). Printed 4 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.33 (down 63.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Encounter the Unknown FAQ
How much is Encounter the Unknown worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Encounter the Unknown is $0.33. It is down 63.3% over the last 5 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.33 to $0.90.
What is the cheapest printing of Encounter the Unknown?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek at $0.33 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Encounter the Unknown?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Star Trek at $0.65 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Encounter the Unknown are there?
Encounter the Unknown has been printed 4 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Encounter the Unknown first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRK #148, released 2026-11-13.
Is there a foil version of Encounter the Unknown?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.59 versus $0.33 for nonfoil, which is 79% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Encounter the Unknown legal in Commander?
Yes, Encounter the Unknown is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Encounter the Unknown legal in Modern?
Yes, Encounter the Unknown is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.