Best Star Trek Commander Deck: Which Precon to Buy

Federation Fleet, Landing Party, Klingon Fury and We Are the Borg compared on power level, reprint value and playstyle.

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Short answer

  • Strongest out of the box: Federation Fleet and Klingon Fury (4.6 / 10 each).
  • Most valuable reprints: Landing Party (about $143.76), then We Are the Borg (about $120.76).
  • Most casual: Landing Party (3.7 / 10), a simple landfall and ramp plan.

All four decks release on November 13, 2026 at $74.99 each. Power numbers come from Scrollvault’s bracket calculator and reprint values from Wargamer’s pre-release breakdown, so both are estimates. Our own card prices were last checked on November 9, 2026.

The 4 Decks Compared

DeckColorsPowerReprint value
Federation FleetRed-Blue-White4.6 / 10$83.75
Landing PartyGreen-Blue-White3.7 / 10$143.76
Klingon FuryBlack-Red-White4.6 / 10$97.47
We Are the BorgWhite-Blue-Black4.5 / 10$120.76

Deck by Deck

Federation Fleet

Jean-Luc Picard, Luminary · Red-Blue-White

Jeskai historic and Spacecraft shell that draws cards and adds counters.

Reprints: 53 (28 non-land, 25 land). Notable: Training Center, Alhammarret’s Archive, Command Beacon, Howling Mine.

Best for: Players who want a stronger out-of-the-box deck and like card advantage.

Landing Party

Commander Spock · Green-Blue-White

Bant landfall and ramp, with Exploration and Guardian Project.

Reprints: 54 (26 non-land, 28 land). Notable: Exploration, Sea of Clouds, Guardian Project, Ancient Greenwarden.

Best for: Buyers who care about the value of the reprints and enjoy ramp decks.

Klingon Fury

Worf, Defiant Commander · Black-Red-White

Mardu aggro built around Klingons and attacking every opponent.

Reprints: 51 (28 non-land, 23 land). Notable: Vault of Champions, World at War, Sword of Light and Shadow, Herald’s Horn.

Best for: Players who want an aggressive deck with a clear plan.

We Are the Borg

The Borg Queen · White-Blue-Black

Esper tokens and artifacts, with assimilation themes.

Reprints: 51 (26 non-land, 25 land). Notable: Morphic Pool, Unwinding Clock, The Immortal Sun, Toxic Deluge.

Best for: Artifact and token fans who also want strong reprints.

Which One Should You Buy?

  • You want to win games right away: Federation Fleet or Klingon Fury.
  • You buy precons to keep the reprints: Landing Party, whose reprints are worth the most before launch.
  • You love artifacts and tokens: We Are the Borg.
  • You want the cheapest way in: any standard deck at $74.99, not the $159.99 Collector’s Edition.

Full details on contents, commanders and dates are on the Star Trek Commander decks page. After opening yours, you can scan the cards to see which printings and prices you pulled.

Sources

Power levels: Scrollvault bracket calculator, analyzed November 5, 2026. Reprint values and reprint counts: Wargamer, updated October 30, 2026. Prices: Wizards of the Coast suggested retail price. The power numbers are calculator outputs rather than official ratings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Star Trek Commander deck?
By power level, Federation Fleet and Klingon Fury come out on top (both 4.6 out of 10 on Scrollvault’s calculator), followed by We Are the Borg (4.5) and Landing Party (3.7). By the value of the reprinted cards, the order flips: Landing Party first, then We Are the Borg, Klingon Fury and Federation Fleet.
Which Star Trek Commander deck has the most valuable reprints?
Landing Party. Wargamer puts its reprints at about $143.76 before launch, led by Exploration (about $32), Sea of Clouds (about $20) and Guardian Project (about $14). We Are the Borg is second at about $120.76.
Are the Star Trek Commander decks good for beginners?
All four were rated Bracket 2 by Scrollvault’s calculator, which corresponds to a casual precon power level. Landing Party is the lowest in power and plays a simple ramp plan, so it is a friendly choice. Klingon Fury has the most direct plan.
How much do the Star Trek Commander decks cost?
The suggested retail price is $74.99 for each standard deck and $159.99 for each Collector’s Edition. Singles prices and store prices can differ, especially in the first weeks.
Should I buy a Collector’s Edition or a standard deck?
Play the standard deck if you want the cards at the lowest cost. The Collector’s Edition is mainly for collectors who want the foil treatments, and it costs more than twice as much.
Are the rankings reliable before release?
Treat them as a guide. The power numbers are calculator outputs rather than official ratings, and card prices move a lot in launch week. This page uses figures published before the November 13, 2026 release.
When can I buy the Star Trek Commander decks?
They release on November 13, 2026. Prerelease events run from November 6 to 12, 2026.
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