What is the Paradox ability on the Sisterhood of Karn card?

Paradox is a keyword ability that triggers whenever you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand. When this happens, the number of +1/+1 counters on the Sisterhood of Karn doubles, significantly boosting its power and toughness.

Who illustrated the Sisterhood of Karn foil card in the 2023 Doctor Who set?

The artwork for the Sisterhood of Karn, card number 990 in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who set, was created by artist Yuliya Litvinova.

What type of creature is the Sisterhood of Karn in Magic: The Gathering?

The Sisterhood of Karn is classified as a Creature — Cleric in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It costs {1}{G} to cast and has a mana value of 2.

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This 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who foil card features the Sisterhood of Karn, a versatile Cleric creature with unique Paradox mechanics.

Sisterhood of Karn

2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who

2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who

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Raw/Ungraded Market: $0.66

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Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$0.66Oct 17, 2026	Guide Estimate	+3.1%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $0.66, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Oct 17, 2026 Guide Estimate: $0.66. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.64 to $0.66 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 2, 2026 and Oct 17, 2026: 3.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 17, 2026

$0.66Oct 17, 2026
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Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $0.66, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Oct 17, 2026
Guide Estimate: $0.66. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $0.64 to $0.66 across 2 capture days. Change between Oct 2, 2026 and Oct 17, 2026: 3.1%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Oct 17, 2026

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Description

The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who expansion brings the iconic television series into the TCG realm, featuring the Sisterhood of Karn as card number 990 in the WHO set. This foil rarity card depicts a Creature — Cleric with a mana cost of {1}{G}, offering players a strategic entry point with its low mana value of 2. The card enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter already on it, providing immediate board presence. Its defining ability, Paradox, triggers whenever a spell is cast from anywhere other than the hand, doubling the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature. This mechanic makes the Sisterhood of Karn a potent piece for collectors and players who enjoy non-traditional spell casting strategies. Designed by Yuliya Litvinova, the card captures the mystical essence of the Doctor Who universe within the structured framework of Magic's gameplay. The foil treatment adds a distinct visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Doctor Who-themed collection or competitive deck building. For collectors focused on the 2023 release, this card represents a key intersection of pop culture and strategic card game design.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2023

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Doctor Who

Card Number

#990

Featured Subject

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Featured

Sisterhood of Karn

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Yuliya Litvinova

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{1}{G}

Type

Creature — Cleric

Power / Toughness

0 / 0

Color

Card Text

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This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. Paradox — Whenever you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand, double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature.