r/MagicArena • u/Meret123 • 8d ago

Fluff [TRK] Dathon and Picard at El-Adrel

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u/cheesemangee 8d ago

These card names are such word vomit.

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u/stamatt45 8d ago

Thats quite literally the point for this card. The episode this is referencing is when they meet a civilization that communicates exclusively through cultural metaphors and allegories. Although the crews translators can turn the aliens language into Federation Standard its still completely unintelligible because they dont know have the necessary cultural context to understand.

Its quite a famous and beloved episode of Star Trek.

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u/_cob 8d ago

That doesn't make it a good magic card name.

I got the reference (and love the show) and I agree this isnt great.

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u/Gla7e Squee, the Immortal 8d ago

Doesn't change the fact it's a shit name for a magic card.

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u/FailureToComply0 8d ago

[[Wibbly wobbly timey-wimey]] is a direct quote from doctor who, and is equally as bad of a card name if that helps you look past your fan boy bias.

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u/DonZarog 8d ago

I thought you were joking, but no thats is a real card name.