# Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Adds New Way to Lose

> Magic: The Gathering Star Trek introduces a 'no-win scenario' mechanic where players lose by abandoning ship after three turns.
- Title: Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Adds New Way to Lose · Polygon
- Summary: Magic: The Gathering Star Trek introduces a 'no-win scenario' mechanic where players lose by abandoning ship after three turns. Magic: The Gathering Star…
- Keywords: magic the gathering, star trek, kobayashi maru, magic the gathering star trek, no win scenario, dilemmas, gaming, culture, Magic, Gathering, Star, Trek
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/kobayashi-maru-magic-star-trek
- Author: Sam Nelson
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:00:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: magic the gathering, star trek, kobayashi maru, magic the gathering star trek, no win scenario, dilemmas, gaming, culture
## Star Trek Adds New Way to Lose
Magic: The Gathering Star Trek introduces a new way to lose based on James T. Kirk's Kobayashi Maru story.
## Kobayashi Maru Scenario Card
The mythic rare blue enchantment Kobayashi Maru Scenario lets players choose tactics at the start of their upkeep.
## Three-Turn Limit
After three turns, players must abandon ship and lose the game to avoid the no-win scenario.
## Kirk's Real Story
In Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Kirk reprogrammed the Kobayashi Maru simulation to pass as a cadet.
## Player Strategy
Players might use Donate to give Kobayashi Maru to an opponent when their time runs out.
## Star Trek Mechanics
Star Trek adds Spacecraft and Station mechanics for iconic starships like the USS Enterprise-A and Borg Cube.
## Key takeaway

Magic: The Gathering Star Trek adds a Kobayashi Maru Scenario card that lets players lose by abandoning ship after three turns.