Wizards of the Coast Revealed Star Trek Crossover
The upcoming collection features signed cards and themed decks for the franchise's 60th anniversary.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Board Games
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Wizards of the Coast has unveiled its Magic: The Gathering x Star Trek collaboration, featuring new character cards and thematic re-releases. The collection commemorates the 60th anniversary of the iconic science fiction franchise.
Why it matters
This crossover integrates Star Trek lore into the Magic: The Gathering system, offering limited-edition collectibles for fans of both intellectual properties. It marks a significant expansion of the card game's cross-franchise partnership strategy.
The collection includes a 30-card Stardates set with themed artwork and cards priced from a $6.99 MSRP for Play Boosters to $159.99 for Collector's Edition decks.
The players
Wizards of the Coast
This American publisher is a major subsidiary of Hasbro and produces the collectible card games Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon.
Patrick Stewart
The acclaimed stage and screen actor is globally recognized for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek television and film franchise.
The details
The set introduces cards representing various Star Trek characters, starships, and adversaries, with Patrick Stewart signing his own Jean-Luc Picard character card. These rare, signed textless foil variants are available exclusively through Collector Boosters.
Timeline
Pre-release events run from November 6 through November 12, 2026.
The digital collection debuts on MTG Arena on November 10, 2026.
The physical product collection launches worldwide on November 13, 2026.
Culture Shift
This release follows the strategy established by the Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond product line. By incorporating high-profile franchises, the game moves toward a collaborative pop-culture ecosystem that bridges traditional table-top gaming with broad cinematic fandoms.
Collectors should note that signed Headliner cards are exclusive to Collector Boosters, significantly limiting their availability in standard play. Players can prepare for the launch by identifying local retailers participating in the pre-release events occurring in early November.
The takeaway
Collectors seeking the rarest signed variants should focus on Collector Booster inventory while supplies last. Fans of both properties can look forward to integrating thematic Stardates cards into their existing card game decks during the November launch window.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
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