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Captain James T. Kirk

Legendary Creature — Human Officer

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3066 Current Rank
#3136 Last Week
#4314 Past 2 Years
4 Decks

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TCGplayer $99.99

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Captain James T. Kirk decks.

Nico Minoru, Runaway Nico Minoru, Runaway
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $17.70
Hex Magic Hex Magic
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.68
Spider-Man, New Champion Spider-Man, New Champion
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.93
The Vision and Scarlet Witch The Vision and Scarlet Witch
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $34.48
Thor, Guardian of Midgard Thor, Guardian of Midgard
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.87

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Captain James T. Kirk decks.

Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.76
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.87
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.60
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.06
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.32
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $20.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.79

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $121.74
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $40.96
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.17
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $807.47
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $166.86
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $17.31

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Captain James T. Kirk's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.44
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.20
Anger Anger
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.58
Bloodsworn Steward Bloodsworn Steward
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $15.09
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.11
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.59
Generator Servant Generator Servant
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.41
Iron Myr Iron Myr
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.72
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.40
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.82
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.85
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.70
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $27.70
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.10
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.14
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.66
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $23.58
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.93
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.56
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.95
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $26.71
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $40.83
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $52.93
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.74
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $29.02
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $30.44
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.25
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $27.06
Abomination, World Ravager Abomination, World Ravager
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Containment Construct Containment Construct
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Fear of Burning Alive Fear of Burning Alive
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.18
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.40
Ivora, Insatiable Heir Ivora, Insatiable Heir
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.44
Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero Jack of Hearts, Volatile Hero
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Living Laser Living Laser
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Magmakin Artillerist Magmakin Artillerist
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.37
Misty Knight, Hero for Hire Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.32
Ox of Agonas Ox of Agonas
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Captain James T. Kirk safe.

Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.15
Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.54
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Reiterate Reiterate
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.77
Expedite Expedite
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.40
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.48
Savage Beating Savage Beating
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.37
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $72.17
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.38
Outnumber Outnumber
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.49
Pyroblast Pyroblast
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.81
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.76
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $15.81
Flashback Flashback
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.14
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.28
Dual Strike Dual Strike
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.16
Smashing Spree Smashing Spree
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.90
Truck Toss Truck Toss
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Captain James T. Kirk's game plan and control the board.

Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.66
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.38
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.47
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.16
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.66
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.83
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.33
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.09
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.93
Seize the Day Seize the Day
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.31
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.79
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.06
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.18
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $15.29
Twinflame Twinflame
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.87
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3850.00
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Change of Fortune Change of Fortune
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.31
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Inner Fire Inner Fire
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.56
Kamahl's Sledge Kamahl's Sledge
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.04

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.43
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $14.65
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.32
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.07
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.19
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.09
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.88
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.34
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.22
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.58
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $16.01
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.82
Buster Sword Buster Sword
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $49.25
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.43
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $54.02
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $42.19
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.62
Currency Converter Currency Converter
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.49
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.54
Trading Post Trading Post
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.17
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.28
Memory Crystal Memory Crystal
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.23
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.72
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $7.34

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Captain James T. Kirk's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.66
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.45
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.19
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.88
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.93
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Powerbalance Powerbalance
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.53
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $36.65
City on Fire City on Fire
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.85
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.43
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.66
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.57
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.71
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.23
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Hoarder's Overflow Hoarder's Overflow
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Land's Edge Land's Edge
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.04
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.57
Seismic Assault Seismic Assault
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.71
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.68
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.86
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.65
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.97
Breath of Fury Breath of Fury
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.49
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.42
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.05
Kamahl's Desire Kamahl's Desire
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.16
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $14.04

Battles

Battles that give Captain James T. Kirk decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Kaldheim Pyre of the World Tree Invasion of Kaldheim
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.77
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
War Room War Room
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.43
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $17.61
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $18.81
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.13
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.18
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.61
Fogwell's Gym Fogwell's Gym
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Great Furnace Great Furnace
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.52
Keldon Necropolis Keldon Necropolis
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.14
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $36.05
Vesuva Vesuva
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.83

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $37.53
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $84.94
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.31
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.42
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.99
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.68
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.86
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $225.94

Lands

The mana base foundation for Captain James T. Kirk decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $61.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37

Captain James T. Kirk Deck Stats

Based on 4 Captain James T. Kirk decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
97 cards
  • Creature 22
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 8
  • Land 34

Lands: 26 basic, 8 nonbasic

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