diff --git a/anki/deck.py b/anki/deck.py
index 52d7a2c08..7963cbdd4 100644
--- a/anki/deck.py
+++ b/anki/deck.py
@@ -1738,8 +1738,8 @@ where id = :id""", pending)
             if token.startswith("tag:"):
                 token = token[4:]
                 type = SEARCH_TAG
-            elif token.startswith("type:"):
-                token = token[5:]
+            elif token.startswith("is:"):
+                token = token[3:]
                 type = SEARCH_TYPE
             else:
                 type = SEARCH_PHRASE