Ethan Crossfield 
Magic: The Gathering players watching the upcoming Star Trek crossover now have a new reason to follow its reveals closely. Wizards of the Coast has shared five striking pieces of card art that appear likely to represent full-art Basic Lands, offering an early look at the expansion’s visual direction before its planned November launch.
What changed: five new Star Trek artworks are public
Magic’s social channels have unveiled five artworks from the Star Trek expansion. Each image shows groups of characters transporting into a different setting, including natural landscapes and more imposing terrain. Wizards of the Coast has not formally identified the cards in the reveal, but community speculation points to a five-card full-art Basic Land cycle. If that reading is correct, the images would correspond to Forest, Island, Mountain, Plains, and Swamp. The artwork puts exploration and away-team imagery at the center of the set’s presentation rather than focusing only on major named characters.
Who is affected: collectors, Commander players and Trek fans
The preview is most relevant to players planning to collect premium treatments or build decks around the crossover’s Commander products. The Star Trek set is expected to feature characters from several eras of the franchise, with cards based on Captain Kirk, Spock, Captain Picard, Worf and the Borg Queen among those already highlighted. Four Commander Decks are planned around Spock, Picard, Worf and the Borg Queen. Collectors also have another high-end draw: Wizards has teased autographed cards signed by Star Trek actors including William Shatner and Patrick Stewart.
What comes next: release plans remain worth monitoring
Magic’s Star Trek expansion is currently scheduled for release on November 13, with prerelease events due to begin on November 6. However, players should check local availability before committing to purchases or events. Wizards previously cancelled the planned Star Trek Beginner Boxes and later confirmed regional product delays. Commander Decks have been delayed in North America, while Collector Boosters, Draft Night boxes and other products face delays across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The crossover is positioned as Magic’s final set of 2026 after a year that also included Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel Super Heroes and The Hobbit collaborations.
What players should know
- The five revealed artworks are not officially confirmed as Basic Lands, though they are widely expected to fill that role.
- Prerelease events are scheduled to start November 6, ahead of the November 13 set release.
- Availability may vary by region because several Star Trek products have been delayed.
- The Beginner Boxes will not release after Wizards of the Coast cancelled that product.
Expert View
The land-art preview is a meaningful early signal for collectors and players who value themed deck presentation, but it does not answer the larger gameplay questions around the set. With product changes and regional delays already confirmed, the sensible approach is to follow official reveals while waiting for local retailers to clarify stock and event plans.
