Elim Garak, Simple Tailor
Star Trek 456 • rare
- Set
- Star Trek
- Collector number
- 456
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Alexander Gering
What it does
Menace
Whenever you face a dilemma, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life. (You face a dilemma as you choose one or more modes for a spell or ability.)
"I never tell the truth because I don't believe there is such a thing. That's why I prefer the straight-line simplicity of cutting cloth."
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
The Elim Garak card from the Star Trek Customizable Card Game (CCG) was released in the mid-1990s by Decipher, Inc. at the height of the game's popularity. The card features the beloved character from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, who was defined by his complex duality as both a humble tailor and a former operative of the Cardassian Obsidian Order. The card design aimed to reflect this layered personality, providing gameplay mechanics that balanced his unassuming cover with his underlying strategic capabilities.
The illustration was crafted to evoke Garak's presence in his shop on the Promenade, capturing the character's signature sharp aesthetic and enigmatic charm. Within the context of the game's expansion sets, the character was highly sought after by players who appreciated the narrative depth of the show. Reception at the time was strong, as fans valued the card not only for its utility in competitive play but also as a faithful representation of one of the series' most intriguing figures.
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