Cetacean Ops
Star Trek 48 • common
- Set
- Star Trek
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Arthur Haas
What it does
Ward 1 generic mana (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays 1 generic mana.)
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Various sapient whale species serve in Starfleet as navigators, scientists, and explorers.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Cetacean Ops originated as a piece of background lore within the Star Trek universe, first referenced in Star Trek: The Next Generation as a specialized deck designed for the ship's aquatic crew members. The concept was expanded upon in later iterations like Star Trek: Lower Decks, where it became a recurring visual gag and a point of fascination for fans, eventually leading to its inclusion as an official card in the Star Trek Customizable Card Game.
The card design captures the eccentric nature of the concept, utilizing stills from the show and graphic design motifs consistent with the franchise's technical manuals. It was developed to integrate into the game's mechanics as an environmental or equipment card, reflecting the functional purpose of the crew quarters it represents. The card was received by the gaming community as a quintessential deep-cut reference that rewarded viewers for their long-term engagement with the series' minor background details.
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