Impending Flux

Description

Impending Flux is a rare foil sorcery card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who crossover set, identified as card number 87. Designed by artist Ben Wootten, this card brings the TARDIS time traveler’s chaotic energy into the strategic landscape of the trading card game. As a foil variant, it offers a distinct visual finish that appeals to collectors looking to add aesthetic depth to their library. Mechanically, Impending Flux operates as a powerful sorcery with a mana cost of {2}{R} and a mana value of 3. Its primary effect utilizes the Paradox mechanic, dealing X damage to each opponent and every creature they control. The value of X is determined by 1 plus the number of spells the caster has cast from anywhere other than their hand during that turn. This design encourages dynamic gameplay where resource management and timing are critical. A key feature of this card is the Foretell ability, which allows players to pay {1}{R}{R} to exile the card face-down from their hand. This creates a strategic layer of unpredictability, as the card can be cast on a later turn for its foretell cost, potentially offering a more efficient or delayed impact depending on the game state. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts and Doctor Who fans alike, this card represents a tangible intersection of two beloved franchises. Collecting Impending Flux provides a unique addition to any Doctor Who-themed collection or general Magic: The Gathering archive.