The Star Whale from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Doctor Who set. This 8/8 creature features the Suspend mechanic and Ward protection.
Star Whale
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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Description
The Star Whale stands as a formidable presence in Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Doctor Who set, bringing the vast scale of the Time Vortex into the card game. Identified as card number 55, this Uncommon creature is categorized as an Alien Whale with a substantial 8/8 power and toughness rating. Its blue mana identity makes it a distinct addition for players who favor control strategies or wish to expand their library with thematic crossover cards. Mechanically, the Star Whale offers versatility through the Suspend ability. Rather than casting the card for its full mana cost of {6}{U}{U}, players can exile it by paying {1}{U} and placing six time counters on it. This allows the card to enter the battlefield early with haste once the counters expire. Additionally, the card features Ward {2}, providing a defensive layer that forces opponents to pay an extra cost or deal damage to target it, helping to protect your board state against removal spells. Collectors of trading card games appreciate the Star Whale for its unique intersection of two major pop culture franchises. As a creature with Flying and Vigilance, the Star Whale controls the air and attacks without delaying, making it a resilient asset in multiplayer formats. For fans of the series, owning this card represents a tangible piece of the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Star Whale
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Simon Dominic
Card Stock
English
{6}{U}{U}
Creature — Alien Whale
8 / 8
U
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Flying, vigilance Other creatures you control have ward {2}. Suspend 6—{1}{U} (Rather than cast this card from your hand, you may pay {1}{U} and exile it with six time counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a time counter. When the last is removed, you may cast it without paying its mana cost. It has haste.)
