Get ready to boldly go where no Magic: The Gathering player has gone before, as Wizards of the Coast has finally revealed more details about the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Universes Beyond set. Because, you know, the universe wasn’t already vast enough, we needed to merge two of the biggest franchises out there. In a special livestream, Wizards of the Coast gave fans a first look at some of the cards, mechanics, and products coming to tabletops in November, and I’ve got t
o say, it’s a mixed bag. On one hand, I love the idea of exploring new universes and bringing in fresh themes, but on the other hand, I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that we’re getting a Star Trek set. I mean, who wouldn’t want to play as Captain Kirk or Picard, right?
The Set Revealed
As revealed at MagicCon Atlanta 2025, Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek is receiving an exclusive Universes Beyond set coming later in the year. During that initial reveal, only concepts and artwork were shown off, but now we’re getting a closer look at the cards, exclusive artworks, and treatments fans can expect when the set hits tabletops on November 13, 2026. A few of the cards fans can expect, alongside the entire suite of retail products, have been revealed on the livestream, including the return of the Spacecraft card type from 2025’s Edge of Eternities. The USS Enterprise-D, Galaxy-Class, is a prime example of a spacecraft, and it can be seen in two treatments by known MTG artists Scott Okumura and Pablo Mendoza.
Special Card Treatments
No Magic: The Gathering set would be complete without special card treatments, and Star Trek brings its iconic identity to the equation. LCARS frame cards bring the Starfleet iconic user interface to Magic cards, with Shock Lands getting the full treatment. There are 29 LCARS frame cards and 10 LCARS frame Shock Lands in the Universes Beyond set. Another specialized treatment coming to Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek tabletops is the Enterprise treatment, which pays homage to vintage Star Trek movie posters. I’ve got to say, these treatments look amazing, and I’m excited to see how they’ll be implemented in the game.
New Mechanics
New and returning mechanics are also flooding tabletops with the November release. As mentioned, Spacecraft and Stationing return, but joining it is Assimilate, Face a Dilemma, and Federation. Assimilate allows you to take control of a creature or put a creature card onto the battlefield under your control, then a +1/+1 counter is put on that creature, and it becomes a Borg artifact creature and loses its other creature types. Face a Dilemma is a triggered ability that occurs whenever a player plays a modal-type spell that requires decision-making. Federation is an ability word that groups abilities that care about the number of creature types among non-Borg creatures a player controls. I’m intrigued by these new mechanics and how they’ll change the gameplay experience.
Products and Pricing
Magic: The Gathering is releasing Autographed headliner Captain cards exclusively found in Collector Booster packs. Only two of the seven Captains have been revealed so far, with Captain James T. Kirk signed by William Shatner and Captain Kathryn Janeway signed by Kate Mulgrew. Each of these headliner cards is limited in number to 200 each. The set will also have a range of products, including Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Commander Decks, and more, with prices ranging from $6.99 to $159.99. I’m not surprised by the pricing, but I do hope that the quality of the products justifies the cost.
In conclusion, the Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek Universes Beyond set is shaping up to be an exciting release, with new mechanics, special card treatments, and a range of products to suit every type of player. While I’m still getting used to the idea of a Star Trek set, I’m eager to see how it’ll all come together. So, beam me up, Scotty, and let’s get ready to explore the final frontier of Magic: The Gathering. Live long and prosper, indeed!
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