LeVar Burton Is Back As Geordi La Forge In Star Trek's Official Return

Published Nov 13, 2026, 3:00 AM EST Nicholas Becher is a gaming journalist with an MFA in Creative Writing from FAU. With extensive experience playing video games, he covers all forms of gaming content at Screen Rant, from breaking news to the latest fan theories. Most-played games range from Clair Obscur to Civ to Elden Ring to Halo 2 and beyond. For seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, LeVar Burton made Geordi La Forge one of the easiest members of the Enterprise crew to root for. As the ship's chief engineer, Geordi could troubleshoot just about any technical disaster, trade jokes with Data, and somehow make even the most complicated technobabble sound interesting. And, of course, it's hard to imagine TNG without his unmistakable VISOR. That said, some of Geordi's best moments came when he wasn't standing in engineering. In "The Enemy," we watched him struggle to survive alongside a stranded Romulan, while "The Next Phase" gave him and Ro Laren one of the show's weirdest adventures after everyone assumed they were goners. Then there's "Relics," which paired Geordi with the legendary Montgomery Scott for an unforgettable meeting of engineering minds. Of course, Burton eventually returned in Star Trek: Picard Season 3, helping bring the Enterprise-D back for one last adventure. However, Geordi is making yet another official Star Trek return today in an exciting new release that longtime fans won't want to miss. LeVar Burton is officially making another Star Trek return, although this time it isn't happening on screen. Instead, the actor has personally signed one of the rarest collectibles in Magic: The Gathering's massive new Star Trek crossover, and for longtime The Next Generation fans, it's a pretty incredible tribute to Geordi La Forge. The standout is the "Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge" card, an exclusive collectible featuring Burton's actual autograph alongside a stunning portrait of his character. This isn't a mass-produced signature, as Burton physically signed each of the cards himself, with Wizards of the Coast confirming that fewer than 250 copies exist. They're randomly inserted into Collector Boosters, making this an incredibly rare card to find. Here's a look at an unsigned version of the chase card: Burton is one of seven Star Trek actors featured in the crossover's signed headliner collection, alongside iconic franchise stars like William Shatner, Brent Spiner, Kate Mulgrew, and the late Patrick Stewart. There's even a clever nod to Geordi's engineering expertise in the card's abilities: "If you would put one or more charge counters on an artifact you control, put twice that many charge counters on that artifact instead." Essentially, Geordi doubles the charge counters placed on artifacts you control, helping power up your technology faster. It's a fitting translation of the Enterprise's brilliant chief engineer into Magic gameplay. Fortunately, you won't need to track down an ultra-rare autograph to add Geordi to your collection. Several other versions of the character are included in the crossover: Geordi La Forge, Innovator: Included in the Federation Fleet Commander deck, led by Jean-Luc Picard. La Forge, Perceptive Engineer: Featured in the introductory blue Welcome Deck, which includes two copies. La Forge, Thoughtful as Ever: Part of the Enterprise-Q Scene Box, featuring a six-card illustration of Geordi, Picard, Data, Worf, Troi, and Q. The larger Magic: The Gathering x Star Trek crossover officially launches today, November 13, featuring four Commander decks, collectible Scene Boxes, Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, and plenty more celebrating the franchise's 60-year legacy. However, Wizards of the Coast has confirmed production and shipping delays affecting certain products. North American Commander decks may arrive after launch, while Draft Night and Beam Me Up Bundles are also facing delays. Other regions are experiencing additional issues, including delays to Star Trek MTG Collector Boosters in some markets. Fans hoping to score Burton's signature should check with their local retailers about availability. Video Game(s) Magic: The Gathering, Magic the Gathering Commander, Magic: The Gathering - Battlegrounds, Magic the Gathering: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers, Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012, Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013, Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2014, Magic: The Gathering Arena Created by Richard Garfield Main Genre Fantasy Release Date August 5, 1993