diff --git a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/gui/toolbox/itemmanager/ItemManager.java b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/gui/toolbox/itemmanager/ItemManager.java
index b176b0af652..422d2c7461b 100644
--- a/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/gui/toolbox/itemmanager/ItemManager.java
+++ b/forge-gui/src/main/java/forge/gui/toolbox/itemmanager/ItemManager.java
@@ -942,6 +942,7 @@ public abstract class ItemManager<T extends InventoryItem> extends JPanel {
      * 
      */
     public void focusSearch() {
+        this.setHideFilters(false); //ensure filters shown
         this.mainSearchFilter.getMainComponent().requestFocusInWindow();
     }