Key Takeaways
- Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek (set code TRK) launches globally on November 13 2026, with pre‑orders available now.
- The set celebrates Star Trek’s 60th anniversary and includes seven actor‑signed headliner cards (e.g., Captain James T. Kirk, Captain Kathryn Janeway) randomly inserted into Collector Boosters.
- Three product families are released: the main set (TRK), Commander‑only cards (TRC), and “Stardates” reprints (SDS), each with distinct legality rules.
- A wide range of booster and box products are offered, from Play Boosters ($6.99) to Collector’s Edition Commander Decks ($159.99) and special bundles like the Beam Me Up Bundle ($99.99).
- New mechanics—Assimilate, Face a Dilemma, and Federation—alongside returning Spacecraft/Station cards, give the set fresh strategic depth while honoring Star Trek lore.
- Visual treats include LCARS‑frame cards, LCARS shock lands, Classic Enterprise retro‑style cards, Scene cards spanning multiple panels, and exclusive promo cards for events such as Magic Presents: To Boldly Go and Commander Parties.
- Prerelease events run November 6‑12, with MTG Arena launching November 10 and the global tabletop release on November 13, followed by a series of launch‑week celebrations (MagicCon Atlanta, World Championship 32, etc.).
Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek invites players to command iconic Starfleet captains, legendary starships, and memorable moments from six decades of the franchise. The set, coded TRK, is slated for a worldwide launch on November 13 2026, with pre‑orders already open at local game stores, TCGplayer, Amazon, and other Magic retailers. Its release coincides with a packed calendar of events: MagicCon Amsterdam (July 17‑19), ST:LV Trek to Vegas (August 5‑9), prerelease weekends (November 6‑12), an MTG Arena debut on November 10, and the global tabletop launch on the 13th, followed by MagicCon Atlanta and the World Championship 32 (November 13‑15) and the “Magic Presents: To Boldly Go” exhibition running through January 28 2027.
The set’s design is a love letter to Star Trek fans. Seven headliner cards feature portraits of beloved captains and officers—James T. Kirk, Kathryn Janeway, and others—each hand‑signed by the original actor who portrayed the character. Approximately 250 copies of each signed card exist, and they are inserted randomly into any language Collector Booster, though the card text remains English. These signed pieces are marketed as “a piece of Star Trek history” you can actually hold in your hand.
Beyond the autographed cards, the set introduces Stardates (SDS), a collection of 30 reprinted Magic cards whose artwork is reimagined through a Star Trek lens. For example, a version of Sheoldred, the Apocalypse appears as “Khan, Engineered Evil,” referencing the Kelvin timeline incarnation of Khan. Non‑foil Stardates appear in both Play and Collector Boosters, while traditional foil versions are Collector‑Booster‑only.
Visually, the set leans heavily into Star Trek’s iconic interface. LCARS frame cards display the Library Computer Access and Retrieval System’s stylized font and layout, while LCARS shock lands pair the ten classic shock‑land designs with futuristic planetary vistas inside the same LCARS frame. Both non‑foil and foil versions appear in Play and Collector Boosters, with surge‑foil variants exclusive to Collector Boosters.
For those who appreciate a retro vibe, Classic Enterprise cards evoke the painterly, textured posters that once adorned movie theaters during the original series era. Twenty‑four such cards exist, again available in non‑foil, foil, and surge‑foil versions across the booster lines. Scene cards offer borderless, multi‑panel artwork that depicts sprawling Star Trek moments; four scenes are represented across 25 cards, with additional Scene Boxes delivering six traditional‑foil scene cards apiece, alongside art cards and a display easel.
Mechanically, the set brings fresh keywords that echo Star Trek themes. Assimilate lets a player take control of an opponent’s creature (or put a creature onto the battlefield), add a +1/+1 counter, and turn it into a Borg artifact creature, stripping away its other types. Face a Dilemma triggers whenever a player chooses one or more modes for a spell or ability—mirroring the decision‑heavy moments of Star Trek episodes—granting bonuses regardless of the chosen mode. The Federation ability word rewards diversity among non‑Borg creature types, reinforcing the franchise’s ethos of infinite diversity in infinite combinations. Returning from earlier sets, Spacecraft and Station cards allow players to upgrade artifact ships with charge counters, eventually turning them into creatures—a nod to the franchise’s starship‑centric storytelling.
Product variety is extensive. Play Boosters ($6.99) contain 14 cards, including a chance for a Stardates to replace a common, plus a wildcard, a traditional foil, a rare/mythic rare, and a land. Collector Boosters ($37.99) upgrade the experience with multiple foils, extended‑art rares, and Booster Fun cards. Commander Decks ($74.99) each deliver a 100‑card ready‑to‑play deck with a traditional‑foil face commander, 99 non‑foil cards (including 32 new‑to‑Magic), tokens, a reference card, and a deck box. Collector’s Edition Commander Decks ($159.99) replace all cards and tokens with surge‑foil versions. Additional offerings include Bundles ($69.99), Beam Me Up Bundles ($99.99) that bundle Play Boosters, a Collector Booster, lands, and two Beam Me Up Bundle promo cards (schematic Spacecraft cards), Beginner Boxes ($34.99) for new players, Draft Night kits ($119.99), and Scene Boxes ($41.99) featuring exclusive scene cards and display easels.
Promotional cards further incentivize event play. WPN Commander event participants can earn either a “Highly Illogical” or “Munitions Enthusiast” promo, while attendees of the “Magic Presents: To Boldly Go” showcase receive a traditional‑foil “Solemn Simulacrum.” Standard Showdown victors during the Star Trek season will receive a “Burst Lightning” promo or a yet‑to‑be‑revealed alternative, with additional Star‑Trek‑themed prizes planned for future Spotlight Series events.
In sum, Magic: The Gathering | Star Trek blends deep nostalgia, fresh mechanics, and premium collector appeal into a cohesive release that lets fans live out their Starfleet fantasies on the battlefield. Whether you’re drafting, building a Commander deck, chasing signed autographs, or simply admiring the LCARS‑styled artwork, the set promises a vibrant tribute to the final frontier—available to all starting November 13 2026.