The Planetary Patrol is a Common Creature — Scout card (#163) from the 2026 Magic: The Gathering Star Trek set, featuring a Landfall ability and artwork by Runa I. Rosenberger.
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • Star Trek
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Planetary Patrol, designated as card number 163 in the 2026 Magic: The Gathering Star Trek set, is a Common creature card featuring the Scout subtype. This card requires a mana cost of {1}{R} to cast, resulting in a mana value of two. It enters the battlefield as a red creature with 2 power and 2 toughness. The strategic value of Planetary Patrol lies in its triggered ability, Landfall. Whenever a land you control enters the battlefield, this creature receives a +1/+1 counter until the end of the turn. This mechanic allows for rapid power escalation during the early game, particularly in decks that prioritize land acceleration or numerous land drops. The flavor text accompanying the card references the USS Enterprise and a mysterious colony, grounding the card firmly within the Star Trek narrative universe that defines this expansion. Designed by artist Runa I. Runa I. Rosenberger illustrated this card, which carries the number 163 in the 2026 Star Trek set. Its straightforward design and common rarity make it a staple for players building thematic decks centered around the franchise. The card's rules text is concise, relying on the Landfall keyword to create dynamic board states. For those interested in the intersection of trading card games and science fiction lore, this card offers both mechanical utility and thematic resonance. It stands as a distinct entry in the Star Trek collection, appealing to fans of both Magic: The Gathering and the Star Trek franchise.
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Planetary Patrol
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Runa I. Rosenberger
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Creature — Scout
2 / 2
R
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Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
"Away team to *Enterprise*. No life signs anywhere. It's as if the entire colony simply walked away."
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