The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who foil Star Whale card (#55). This Uncommon creature features Suspend and Ward mechanics for strategic play.
Star Whale
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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The 2023 Doctor Who expansion for Magic: The Gathering introduced a unique crossover experience, blending the game's complex mechanics with the show's sci-fi themes. Among these releases is the Star Whale, cataloged as card number 55 in the WHO set code. This Uncommon foil card depicts the iconic creature from the Doctor Who universe as a powerful 8/8 Alien Whale creature with a mana cost of six generic and two blue mana. Designed by artist Simon Dominic, the card offers a distinct visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the intersection of pop culture and tabletop gaming. For players, the Star Whale provides significant board presence with its high power and toughness, along with the Flying and Vigilance keywords. Its most strategic feature lies in its unique abilities: other creatures you control gain Ward {2}, offering protection for your army, while the card itself can be played via the Suspend mechanic. By paying {1}{U} and exiling the card with six time counters, you can eventually cast it without paying its mana cost, complete with haste. This strategic depth makes the Star Whale a compelling addition to any blue-based deck. Whether you are a fan of the Doctor Who series or a dedicated Magic: The Gathering player, this foil card from The collection represents a notable piece of modern TCG history.
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Star Whale
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Simon Dominic
Card Stock
English
Foil
{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.)