The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who crossover featuring River Song as a Legendary Human Time Lord Rogue. This card offers unique gameplay mechanics for collectors and players alike.
River Song
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who set brings the beloved sci-fi series into the TCG realm, featuring River Song as card number 436. Designed by artist John Di Giovanni, this Rare card depicts the character as a Legendary Human Time Lord Rogue. The card’s design highlights her dual nature through its blue and red mana cost, reflecting the complexity of her role within the crossover expansion. For collectors, this release represents a significant intersection of fantasy gaming and television history. The card utilizes a normal layout typical of the set, allowing the illustration to take center stage. Collectors often seek out specific cards from the Doctor Who subset to complete their themed collections, making this a notable addition for fans of both Magic: The Gathering and the show. River Song’s abilities in Magic: The Gathering focus on manipulating the library. Her effect allows players to draw from the bottom of their library, offering strategic depth. Additionally, she gains +1/+1 counters when opponents interact with their libraries, turning defensive actions into offensive opportunities. This interplay between theme and mechanics makes the card a favorite among those who appreciate clever design in trading card games.
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River Song
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
John Di Giovanni
Card Stock
English
{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.