U.S.S. Enterprise-C, Time-TossedHow it works & interactions with other cards

A Tactical Hand Refresh

The U.S.S. Enterprise-C features a powerful triggered ability that occurs both when it enters the battlefield and when it dies. You have the option to discard your entire hand; if you choose to do so, you immediately draw a number of cards equal to the number of cards you discarded. This is an all-or-nothing effect, meaning you cannot choose to discard only part of your hand.

Understanding the Station Mechanic

Station allows you to power up your Spacecraft by tapping another creature you control as a sorcery. When you do, the Enterprise-C gains charge counters equal to that creature's power. If the Enterprise-C has three or more charge counters, it becomes an artifact creature with flying. Note that once it reaches the 3+ threshold, it remains a creature as long as it has those counters.

Timing and State Changes

A common mistake is trying to activate Station on your opponent's turn; remember that you can only 'Station' during your main phase when the stack is empty. Additionally, because the card drawing trigger happens when it 'enters or dies,' you can potentially cycle your hand twice with a single card. If the Enterprise-C is a creature and dies, the trigger still functions perfectly.

Interaction examples

Value Engine Synergy

Solemn Simulacrum

You cast Solemn Simulacrum to fetch a land. On your next turn, you cast U.S.S. Enterprise-C, Time-Tossed and choose to discard your hand to draw new cards. During your main phase, you use the Station ability, tapping Solemn Simulacrum. Since the Golem has 2 power, the Enterprise-C now has 2 charge counters. Later, if the Enterprise-C dies, you can discard your hand again to redraw, while Solemn Simulacrum's own death trigger provides even more card draw.

Managing Your Hand Size

The One Ring

With The One Ring on the battlefield, you may have accumulated a large hand but also high burden counters. If you need to find a specific answer, casting U.S.S. Enterprise-C allows you to discard a stagnant hand filled by The One Ring's activated ability and draw a fresh grip of the same size. This helps you dig deeper into your library without waiting for your next upkeep.