On the Shoulders of Giants
Star Trek Commander 261 • rare
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 261
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Nadia Hurianova
What it does
Historic creatures you control have flying. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.)
"Imagine it: thousands of inhabited planets at our fingertips."— Zefram Cochrane
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
On the Shoulders of Giants was released as part of the Star Trek Commander card set, a collection designed to celebrate the rich history and tactical depth of the Star Trek franchise. The set emerged during a period of renewed interest in collectible card games, aiming to bridge the gap between casual fans and serious players by emphasizing iconic character dynamics and legendary starship encounters.
The card’s design reflects the established visual language of the Star Trek tabletop expansions, favoring clean layouts and high-fidelity promotional imagery. It was crafted to represent a strategic advantage, drawing upon the theme of scientific and exploratory progression. The artistic direction prioritized clarity and thematic resonance, receiving moderate acclaim within the gaming community for its integration of established series lore into a functional, competitive format.
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