Auton Soldier

Description

The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who expansion brings the iconic sci-fi franchise into the TCG arena with distinct creature designs and thematic mechanics. Card number 36, titled Auton Soldier, represents a Rare Artifact Creature with the Alien and Soldier subtypes. Designed by artist Greg Opalinski, this card carries the set code WHO and utilizes a blue mana cost of four generic mana and two blue mana. Gameplay for Auton Soldier centers on its ability to enter the battlefield as a copy of any other creature already in play. While it assumes the copied creature's characteristics, it remains an artifact in addition to its other types. Crucially, the card is not legendary, which allows it to bypass the "legend rule" that would normally prevent multiple copies of the same named card from existing. It also possesses the myriad ability, triggering the creation of tapped token copies that attack each opponent or their planeswheeler when it attacks, before those tokens are exiled at the end of combat. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card serves as a notable entry in the Doctor Who subset. The Auton Soldier appeals to players who enjoy flexible board states and unique interaction mechanics. Its status as a Rare print makes it a sought-after component for those building decks that utilize copying effects or need to counter specific threats., collectors can browse the growing selection of Magic cards to find this piece for their collection or gameplay needs. Understanding the card's power and toughness of 0/0 is essential for evaluating its role in various deck archetypes, as it relies entirely on the creature it copies for defensive capability.