A quick guide to Rom and Leeta’s reunion

• New card — Rom and Leeta reunite in Magic: The Gathering’s Star Trek crossover as the legendary creature “Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair.”
• Card ability — The red creature costs 4 mana, has 4 power and 3 toughness, and creates two tapped Treasure tokens when its controller draws a second card during their turn.
• Commander deck — The card appears in the Federation Fleet Commander deck, led by Jean-Luc Picard, with Captain Janeway as an alternative commander.
• Product availability — The crossover is out November 13, though production and shipping delays may affect some products, including North American Commander decks.

This article looks at how Magic: The Gathering brings Rom and Leeta together again, and explains the new card’s ability and place in the Star Trek crossover.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine gave Rom and Leeta an unlikely romance shaped by the differences between a Ferengi and a Bajoran. Rom, Quark’s younger brother, and Leeta, a Bajoran dabo girl, had to contend with traditional Ferengi customs, but their relationship became a warm and often humorous counterpoint to the looming Dominion War.

In Season 5’s “Ferengi Love Songs,” Rom’s insistence on a traditional Ferengi marriage contract puts his relationship with Leeta to the test. He eventually recognizes that their bond matters more than customs and money, and the episode gives the couple a heartwarming resolution.

Now, Magic: The Gathering is revisiting the Deep Space Nine couple in its Star Trek crossover, bringing Rom and Leeta together on a new card.

What does the Rom and Leeta card do in Magic: The Gathering?

“Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair” is a red legendary creature that costs 4 mana and has 4 power and 3 toughness. Its Seek Out ability creates two tapped Treasure tokens whenever you draw your second card during your turn.

The card’s ability links card draw to Treasure tokens, which can be sacrificed to generate mana for playing cards and activating abilities.

Because the tokens enter the battlefield tapped, they are not immediately available for use and generally need to untap first. Drawing additional cards consistently can trigger the ability on successive turns, producing more resources over time.

Canonical claim: Rom and Leeta create two tapped Treasure tokens when their controller draws a second card during their turn.

The card’s flavor text connects the characters’ backgrounds: “It was a perfect match. Rom had the heart of a Bajoran and Leeta had the Ferengi flare for business.”

Beyond celebrating the couple, “Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair” uses its ability to represent Leeta’s business instincts through a resource-generating card mechanic.

Rom and Leeta are included in the Federation Fleet Commander deck, which brings together characters from across the franchise. Jean-Luc Picard leads the deck, and Captain Janeway is an alternative commander; the lineup also includes Seven of Nine, Ezri Dax, Miles O’Brien and Geordi La Forge.

What comes with the Star Trek and Magic: The Gathering crossover?

The Magic: The Gathering x Star Trek crossover is out November 13 and includes four themed Commander decks, collectible booster packs and Scene Boxes. Some products may arrive later because of production and shipping delays.

Canonical claim: The crossover includes four Commander decks, booster packs and Scene Boxes.

Wizards of the Coast has warned that delays affect some products, including Commander decks in North America. As a result, the release date does not guarantee that every product will be immediately available to every fan.

What is Rom and Leeta’s card called?

The card is called “Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair.” It celebrates the Deep Space Nine characters’ relationship in the Star Trek crossover.

How does Rom and Leeta’s Seek Out ability work?

When you draw your second card during your turn, the ability creates two tapped Treasure tokens. The tokens can be sacrificed for mana after they untap.

Which deck includes Rom and Leeta?

Rom and Leeta appear in the Federation Fleet Commander deck. Jean-Luc Picard is its commander, and Captain Janeway can be chosen as an alternative commander.

Why might the Commander deck be delayed?

Wizards of the Coast has reported production and shipping delays for some products, including Commander decks in North America. Availability may therefore vary.