Open Communications
| Name | Open Communications |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Description | Draw a card.
Beam me up   (You may cast this card from your graveyard for if you also return a creature you control to its owner's hand. Then exile this spell.) |
| Flavor | Some gestures are universal. |
| Artist | David Robert Hovey |
| Set | Star Trek #76 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
About Open Communications
Open Communications, Sorcery, designed by David Robert Hovey first released in August 2026 in the set Star Trek.
Open Communications would most benefit a blue tempo or value deck built around creatures with enters-the-battlefield abilities, such as Merfolk, Ninjas, Spirits, or creatures that generate value when replayed, since “Beam me up” can turn the required bounce into a useful reuse effect; however, by itself it is only a one-mana cantrip, and its graveyard ability costs three mana, requires a creature on the battlefield, and exiles the spell, making it substantially less efficient than cards such as `Consider` (usually the best comparison because it draws, surveils, and is an instant), `Opt`, `Preordain`, `Ponder`, or `Brainstorm` in decks that can shuffle their libraries. It could be a fun role-player in casual Commander or a dedicated blink/ETB deck, especially if it is an instant, but it is unlikely to see competitive constructed play and generally should not replace the more efficient cantrips unless the deck specifically benefits from repeatedly returning its own creatures.
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| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
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| 2026-08-12 | 0.00 GBP | 0.00 GBP | 0 |
| 2026-08-17 | 0.00 GBP | 0.00 GBP | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Open Communications
What type of card is Open Communications?
Open Communications is a Sorcery card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Open Communications?
Draw a card. Beam me up {2}{U} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for {2}{U} if you also return a creature you control to its owner's hand. Then exile this spell.)
What is the original set of Open Communications?
Open Communications was first released in the set Star Trek, illustrated by David Robert Hovey.
What is the legality of Open Communications?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Open Communications can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Open Communications?
Cards similar to Open Communications include Ureni's Rebuff. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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