MTG Star Trek Commander Deck Leaders List
This article lists every legendary creature revealed as a possible commander for the upcoming Star Trek Universes Beyond Commander decks, covering all four preconstructed decks and their known alternate commanders. You’ll get the full roster of face commanders and backup options, plus context on how these cards fit into the broader MTG Commander format.
Background: The Star Trek Commander Product
Wizards of the Coast announced a Star Trek crossover under the Universes Beyond banner, releasing as four preconstructed Commander decks rather than a standard draft set. Each deck is built around a different faction or theme from the Star Trek universe, and each includes one face commander printed in the deck’s command zone plus several alternate legendary creatures that can also serve as commander. The product is scheduled for release in 2025, with full decklists revealed through official preview season.
All Known Commander Deck Leaders
Based on official previews and Wizards’ own product page, here are the face commanders for each of the four decks:
- Federation deck – Jean-Luc Picard – A white-blue legendary that cares about historic spells and creating token copies of legendary permanents.
- Klingon deck – Worf – A red-green legendary focused on combat damage triggers and boosting attacking creatures with +1/+1 counters.
- Borg deck – The Borg Queen – A blue-black legendary that lets you cast spells from opponents’ graveyards and creates Assimilation counters.
- Villain deck – Q – A five-color legendary that manipulates the top of your library and lets you cast spells without paying their mana costs under certain conditions.
Each deck also includes two to three alternate commanders, which have been shown in preview articles. These include:
- Federation alternates: Benjamin Sisko (white-blue), Kathryn Janeway (blue-red), and Spock (simic).
- Klingon alternates: Kahless (red-green), Martok (boros), and Gowron (gruul).
- Borg alternates: The Borg Collective (mono-blue artifact), Locutus of Borg (grixis), and Seven of Nine (azorius).
- Villain alternates: Gul Dukat (esper), Duras Sisters (rakdos), and Khan Noonien Singh (izzet).
How the Commander Mechanic Works Here
In Commander, each deck must have a legendary creature as its commander, and you can only use cards within that commander’s color identity. The Star Trek decks follow the standard rules: your commander sits in the command zone and can be cast from there, and if it dies or is exiled, you can return it to the command zone for an additional two mana per cast. The face commanders are designed to lead the deck out of the box, but the alternate commanders give you the freedom to rebuild the deck with a different strategy while keeping the same card pool.
How to Choose Your Commander
When picking which Star Trek commander to build around, consider the playstyle each one supports:
- If you enjoy controlling the board and casting big spells, Picard or Q offer the most flexible and powerful effects.
- If you prefer aggressive creature combat, Worf or Kahless reward you for attacking every turn.
- If you like graveyard synergy and stealing opponent’s resources, the Borg Queen or Locutus are strong choices.
- If you want a challenge, the five-color Q deck allows the widest range of cards but requires careful mana fixing.
Common Problems and Misconceptions
A frequent misconception is that the Star Trek decks are legal in Standard or Modern. They are not – they are only legal in Commander and other eternal formats that allow Universes Beyond cards. Another issue players run into is color identity: some alternate commanders have a different color identity than the face commander, so you may need to swap out cards if you change leaders. For example, Spock is simic, so you cannot include white or red cards from the Federation deck if you switch to him.
Comparisons to Other Universes Beyond Decks
Like the Warhammer 40,000 and Doctor Who Commander decks, the Star Trek decks are designed to be playable out of the box with a power level around a typical precon. However, the Star Trek decks appear to have a higher density of legendary creatures and more alternate commanders than previous crossovers, giving you more build variety. The Borg deck, in particular, introduces a new mechanic (Assimilation) that is unique to this product, similar to how the Warhammer decks had their own faction-specific mechanics.
Cost and Availability
As with other Universes Beyond Commander decks, each Star Trek deck is expected to retail at the standard MSRP for a Commander precon, though secondary market prices may vary after release. The decks are printed in limited quantities, so preordering is recommended if you want a specific one. Individual cards, especially the face commanders, will likely be available as singles shortly after launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Star Trek cards legal in Commander?
Yes, all Universes Beyond cards are legal in Commander, provided they follow the color identity rule. The Star Trek cards are also legal in Legacy and Vintage, but not in Standard or Modern.
Can I mix commanders from different Star Trek decks?
You can use any legendary creature as your commander, but you must build your deck only with cards that match its color identity. So you could take Spock from the Federation deck and pair him with blue and green cards from other decks, but not with white or red cards.
How many alternate commanders are in each deck?
Each deck includes three alternate commanders, making a total of four legendary creatures per deck that can serve as commander. That gives you 16 possible commanders across the four decks.
Will there be a fifth Star Trek deck?
No official announcement has been made for a fifth deck. The product page lists four decks, and Wizards has not indicated any plans for additional Star Trek Commander products at this time.
Do the Star Trek cards have unique mechanics?
Yes, the Borg deck introduces the Assimilation mechanic, which lets you put counters on opposing permanents and then take control of them. The other decks use existing mechanics like historic, combat damage triggers, and top-deck manipulation.
When is the release date for the Star Trek Commander decks?
The decks are scheduled for release in 2025, though an exact date has not been confirmed. Previews will continue on the official Magic website until launch.
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