Consider the Prime Directive
Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 51 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek |
| Available | 0 items |
| Type | Instant |
Format Legality
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About Consider the Prime Directive
Consider the Prime Directive from Star Trek is currently available from around $2.36. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Choose one —
• Interfere — Counter target spell unless its controller pays 
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• Observe — Tap up to one target creature and put a stun counter on it. Draw a card. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Consider the Prime Directive worth?
Consider the Prime Directive is currently shown on Card Synced from about $2.36 for Star Trek. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
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Is Consider the Prime Directive legal in Commander?
Consider the Prime Directive is not legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Consider the Prime Directive legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
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Is Consider the Prime Directive on the Reserved List?
No. Consider the Prime Directive is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Consider the Prime Directive in-game text?
In game, Consider the Prime Directive is a Instant with text that starts: "Choose one —".
How popular is Consider the Prime Directive in Commander decks?
Consider the Prime Directive ranks #31,489 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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