Sphere of Influence: November 13th, 2026

Silent Hallcreeper | Art by Joshua Raphael

The Star Trek set has officially hit shelves, which means that we're going to see some singles start to increase in value thanks to this recent release. While this might not be the most popular set of the year, there are still some powerful new cards that support beloved archetypes across formats. With all that being said, join me, Tyler 'Savesya' Bucks, as we take a look at four cards that could start rising in price and playability right now, so let's jump into the Sphere of Influence!

Maximum Carnage - $0.75

One of the more popular commanders coming from the Star Trek set is Dathon, His Heart Open, who loves seeing Sagas hit the board. Maximum Carnage is a card of that type that's currently in Standard, and it can really pack a punch during a game, whether you have one opponent or you're in a full four-player pod. As more people look to build enchantress decks in these colors, this Spider-Man card could continue to rise in price. If you've been wanting to see what Carnage would look like in a Strange New World, now's your opportunity.

Silent Hallcreeper- $1

Dilemmas gave us a new name for a classic style of card in this latest set. Since players are beginning to enjoy making these decisions in order to trigger their value pieces, we're seeing Silent Hallcreeper start to rise in price. This creature offers up a whole lot of value with all those effects, making it a key player for a dilemma deck in the two-drop slot. Punching through damage turn after turn, drawing a card, and even copying a creature is such a powerful combination of effects in a single textbox.

Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate - $2.75

The Rakdos cards from the Star Trek set are focused on attacking and sacrificing your creatures, which's just what Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate likes to see. This legend from Foundations offers up a lot of value after your team moves to combat, which helps players overwhelm their opponents turn after turn. Since Klingons are always looking for "a good day to die", Alesha will be there to bring them right back into the fight!

Fateful Discovery - $4.50

Since we just got an influx of powerful new artifacts, it might be time for Fateful Discovery to shine. When this card first showed up in the Hobbit set, there were a lot of players who thought that it might be too mana-intensive to fit into most decks. However, thanks to all the Spacecrafts and assimilation cards we've gotten with Star Trek (like The Borg Queen), there are a whole lot of artifacts hitting people's boards these days, so if you pulled this mythic rare enchantment from a pack, now might be the time to put it up for a trade.

Until Next Time

There you have it, four cards that could start rising in price and playability right now! This latest set might not be the most popular trip to a Universe Beyond we've ever seen, but it has still caused some shakeups in our favorite formats. We're moving towards the end of 2026, so there's still time to see a few more shifts in the market before the end of the year. With that in mind, do me a favor and take care of yourself, because I'd like to see you back here for the next edition of Sphere of Influence.