Magic Unveils Ensign Harry Kim Card for Star Trek
The new Commander crossover arrives November 13, 2026, as Star Trek marks its 60th anniversary.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Board Games
Magic: The Gathering will release a Star Trek crossover on November 13, 2026, featuring a card depicting Ensign Harry Kim still holding the rank of ensign. The set includes four Commander decks, each with 100 playable cards, 32 of them new to Magic.
Why it matters
The release ties a tabletop game to Star Trek's 60th anniversary and playfully references the franchise's long-running joke that Harry Kim never earned a promotion. It gives fans of both properties a new way to engage with the characters through play.
The Ensign Harry Kim, Operations card is a rare Legendary Creature (Human Officer) costing two mana with 1 power and 2 toughness, part of the Federation Fleet Commander deck. The crossover includes four Commander decks, each with 100 playable cards and 32 cards new to Magic.
The players
Harry Kim
Ensign Harry Kim is a Star Trek: Voyager character who remained an ensign for the show's full run, a running joke that the franchise later revisited.
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering is a long-running collectible card game published by Wizards of the Coast that frequently releases crossover sets with major pop-culture franchises.
The details
The card gains a +1/+1 counter whenever another creature with greater power than Kim enters under the player's control, and players can spend two mana and remove two counters to draw a card. The crossover is timed to Star Trek's 60th anniversary and draws on Kim's decades-long status as an ensign since Star Trek: Voyager.
Timeline
Over three decades ago: Harry Kim first appeared in Star Trek: Voyager and remained an ensign throughout.
2026: Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary.
November 13, 2026: The Magic: The Gathering x Star Trek crossover releases.
Culture Shift
The card extends the running joke that Star Trek: Lower Decks made central in its "Fissure Quest" episode, turning Harry Kim's unchanging rank into a playable mechanic. It reflects a broader pattern of franchises extending their legacy into tabletop and collectible games.
Fans planning to buy the crossover should note the November 13, 2026 release date and that each Commander deck contains 100 playable cards. Collectors can expect 32 new-to-Magic cards per deck when planning purchases.
The takeaway
Pop-culture crossovers can give long-running gags a second life, letting fans interact with familiar characters through play rather than just watching them. Readers who enjoy the card game may find the crossover a good entry point into Star Trek fandom.
What happens next
The Magic: The Gathering x Star Trek crossover is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more in Board Games to see how collectible and tabletop titles are built.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
