The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who set with this foil River Song card (#1138). This rare Legendary Creature offers unique gameplay mechanics for TCG enthusiasts.
River Song
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who expansion brings beloved sci-fi elements to the TCG, and the River Song card (#1138) stands as a compelling addition for collectors. This Rare foil card depicts the Human Time Lord Rogue with a mana cost of {1}{U}{R} and a power/toughness of 2/2. Designed by artist Aurore Folny, the card features a bold finish that appeals to those building themed collections or seeking high-quality parallels within the WHO set code. Gameplay-wise, River Song introduces a distinct strategic layer by drawing cards from the bottom of your library rather than the top. The card also includes a reactive ability: whenever an opponent performs actions like scries, surveils, or searches their library, you place a +1/+1 counter on River Song and deal damage to them equal to its power. This dual functionality makes it a valuable piece for players interested in library manipulation mechanics. For fans of the Doctor Who franchise, this Magic: The Gathering release offers a tangible connection to the character's complex timeline. Collectors often seek this card to complete set collections or to acquire unique foil treatments that enhance the visual appeal of their libraries. As part of the growing Doctor Who crossover in trading card games, it represents a significant moment where fantasy mechanics meet iconic science fiction lore.
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River Song
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Aurore Folny
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Time Lord Rogue
2 / 2
R, U
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Meet in Reverse — You draw cards from the bottom of your library rather than the top. Spoilers — Whenever an opponent scries, surveils, or searches their library, put a +1/+1 counter on River Song. Then River Song deals damage to that player equal to its power.