Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Set Revealed

The first solid look at Magic: The Gathering - Star Trek set has been revealed via the video below. The set is entirely focused on 60 years of Star Trek, the 33 year card game will make use of renaming existing game mechanics while introducing new ones that are based on the Star Trek universe. 

Even if not familiar with Magic as a game, which is somewhat simple in concept but incredibly complicated in execution (think Chess), for me the main value of Magic has always been the art that is created for the sets and this one is no different as it taps into all many characters, worlds, ships, moments and franchises from the last 60 years that may act as a fun walk down memory lane.

I recommend viewing the video below whether a seasoned player or if only to check out the art. It starts with a couple of minutes with various actors from the franchise discussing the cards with the younger set knowing about Magic and the older set just briefly talking Trek. It then moves into members of the Magic team going over various cards and the mechanics being introduced.

The sets does have very rare signatures cards (250 copies each) from various actors from the franchise including William Shatner and Patrick Stewart but they are only possible to get in Collector Booster packs which often average $80 per pack (~$700 per box of 12 packs) so not really something I recommend aiming for. 

Collecting Magic cards can be expensive, I do not recommend approaching it with a "have to collect them all" mentality but approach it as something that may provide some neat artwork and maybe a game worth learning to play. Or if seasoned player, a way to devise new ways to defeat future opponents. 

Most local card shots and online stores have pre-orders available now for a release date of November 13, 2026. The pre-release weekend starts November 6 and allows you to buy Pre-Release box that lets you play with the set for the first time, check with local card stores for details. If just want to check out the cards, good chance Target, Walmart and stores like that will have individual packs available starting November 13 for around $7 each. 

Amazon also has sets currently for pre-order, be aware prices will flucuate wildly over time and never know if will be cheaper or more expensive. The nature of a collector's hobby. 





Scene Box: Divergent | Enterprise-Q 

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