Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist
Star Trek Commander 263 • rare
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 263
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Charles Chaisson
What it does
Whenever an opponent casts a creature spell, investigate. (Create a Clue token. It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
"Literally everything in xenoanthropology is new and exciting."
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
Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist is a card from the Star Trek Commander set, released by Decipher, Inc. for the Star Trek Customizable Card Game. This set was designed to introduce mechanics centered on legendary Star Trek commanders, and the card draws its imagery and character profile from the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds television series, which depicts the earlier years of Captain James T. Kirk's brother, George Samuel Kirk.
The card design focuses on the character's role as a xenoanthropologist, reflecting his scientific expertise in studying alien cultures. The artwork and associated game text aim to ground the character within the established lore of the Starfleet research division. Upon release, the set was noted by players for its integration of contemporary series characters into the existing game ecosystem, offering new tactical options for decks focused on exploration and scientific discovery.
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