# 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who #945

> The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who 'Become the Pilot' foil card (WHO-945) is a rare Enchantment-Aura featuring unique control and blocking mechanics.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Doctor Who
- **Card number**: #945
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

This Rare Enchantment — Aura card, illustrated by Irina Nordsol, carries a mana cost of {3}{U}{U} and offers a compelling control mechanic for players who enjoy dominating the battlefield. By enchanting a noncommander creature, you gain direct control of that unit, effectively turning an opponent's asset into your own. The card’s design emphasizes its utility, granting the enchanted creature +2/+2 while imposing a strict restriction: it cannot be blocked unless it is attacking its owner or a permanent controlled by its owner. This mechanic creates fascinating board states, making the foil version a desirable addition for collectors of the WHO expansion. As a key piece in the Doctor Who crossover, 'Become the Pilot' captures the essence of temporal manipulation and strategic depth that defines this release. Collectors seeking to complete the 2023 WHO set will find this foil variant essential for both its aesthetic appeal and its powerful in-game function.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of the Become the Pilot card in Magic: The Gathering?

The Become the Pilot card has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, totaling five mana. It is a blue Enchantment — Aura with a mana value of 5.

### How does the Become the Pilot card affect gameplay in the Doctor Who set?

This card allows you to enchant a noncommander creature and take control of it. The enchanted creature receives +2/+2 and cannot be blocked unless it is attacking its owner or a permanent they control.

### Who illustrated the Become the Pilot foil card from the 2023 MTG Doctor Who set?

The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who 'Become the Pilot' card was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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