Gorn Captain
Star Trek Commander 172 • common
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 172
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jason Pastrana
What it does
Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player it's attacking.)
"I weary of the chase. Wait for me. I shall be merciful and quick."
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 Gorn Captain card was released as part of the Star Trek Commander set, a thematic expansion designed to integrate the iconic lore of the Star Trek universe into collectible card game mechanics. It was produced to provide players with a representative of the Gorn Hegemony, a reptilian species first introduced in the 1967 Star Trek: The Original Series episode 'Arena'. The card serves as a functional creature unit, reflecting the strength and tactical nature associated with the species during their initial confrontation with Captain Kirk.
The artwork was created by Jason Pastrana, who approached the character with a focus on the distinct reptilian features and utilitarian uniform established in the source material. By emphasizing the imposing physical stature and the heavy, textured suit of the Gorn, the design aims to evoke the tension of the classic television encounter. Within the broader context of the set, the illustration was well-received by fans for its fidelity to the mid-century prosthetic design of the original series while maintaining the polished, modern aesthetic of contemporary card gaming art.
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