Ethan Crossfield 
Magic: The Gathering is expanding its Star Trek crossover before the full set arrives, unveiling a five-product Secret Lair Superdrop scheduled for November 9, 2026. The collection gives collectors alternate Star Trek treatments for established Magic cards while adding another premium product line to one of the game’s biggest Universes Beyond launches.
What happened: five Star Trek Secret Lairs are on the way
Wizards of the Coast revealed the Set Phasers to Superdrop through Magic’s official social channels. It consists of New Worlds, Beam Me Up, Tlhingan Mah, Khaaaaaaaan, and Lower Decks, with each drop available separately or as part of a larger bundle. Every individual Secret Lair is priced at $29.99 for non-foil cards and $39.99 for foil editions. New Worlds supplies two copies of each basic land with full-art Star Trek visuals, while the other releases focus on teleportation, Klingon themes, The Wrath of Khan, and Star Trek: Lower Decks.
Why it matters: crossover art meets playable reprints
This is more than a basic promotional card set. Several drops use recognizable Magic staples that may appeal to Commander players as well as franchise collectors. Beam Me Up includes Eerie Interlude, Momentary Blink, Essence Flux, and Conjurer’s Closet, reimagining the effects around Star Trek transporters. Khaaaaaaaan includes Commandeer, Buried Alive, Genesis Wave, Fracture, and additional cards, while Tlhingan Mah features red cards including Seething Song, Relentless Assault, War’s Toll, and Warstorm Surge. Tlhingan Mah has double-sided cards with English on one side and Klingon on the other. Beam Me Up also uses reversible cards, depicting characters before and after transport.
What to watch next: the full Star Trek set closes 2026
The Secret Lair launch lands alongside Magic’s full Star Trek expansion, described as the game’s final set of 2026. Wizards has already previewed cards based on Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and Captain Picard, plus four Commander decks, Beam Me Up Bundles, and Scene Boxes. The broad product slate signals that Star Trek is being treated as a major crossover rather than a limited collector-only collaboration. It also continues Magic’s aggressive Universes Beyond strategy after Secret Lairs tied to franchises including Final Fantasy, Marvel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Stardew Valley. Looking further ahead, Wizards has confirmed Marvel-themed Darkhold Destiny for 2027, though its later 2027 crossover sets remain unannounced.
Key takeaways for Magic and Star Trek fans
- The five-drop Set Phasers to Superdrop launches on November 9, 2026.
- Each Secret Lair has non-foil and foil versions priced at $29.99 and $39.99 respectively.
- Players seeking recognizable reprints should examine Beam Me Up, Tlhingan Mah, and Khaaaaaaaan closely.
- Lower Decks turns five existing cards into versions featuring Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, Tendi, and the S.S. Cerritos.
Star Trek Secret Lair Superdrop at a glance
| Drop | Primary theme | Non-foil price | Foil price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Worlds | Full-art basic lands | $29.99 | $39.99 |
| Beam Me Up | Transporter-themed reprints | $29.99 | $39.99 |
| Tlhingan Mah | Klingon-themed red cards | $29.99 | $39.99 |
| Khaaaaaaaan | The Wrath of Khan-inspired cards | $29.99 | $39.99 |
| Lower Decks | Characters and ship from the animated series | $29.99 | $39.99 |
Expert View
The Star Trek Superdrop shows Wizards is using Secret Lair as both a collector product and a bridge into its larger crossover sets. The choice of playable reprints gives the release more staying power than art alone, but the number of simultaneous Star Trek products will make budget decisions increasingly important for fans who want to collect the entire crossover.
