The Caves of Androzani is a rare Saga enchantment from the 2023 Doctor Who set for Magic: The Gathering, blending classic sci-fi narrative with strategic lore counters.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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Released in 2023 as part of the Doctor Who expansion for Magic: The Gathering, The Caves of Androzani (card number 15) is a rare Saga enchantment that bridges sci-fi storytelling with strategic gameplay. Designed by Néstor Ossandón Leal, this card utilizes the Saga mechanic to tell a story through its progression, requiring players to manage lore counters as it enters play and advances through its chapters. The Caves of Androzani costs {3}{W} to cast and features a distinct white mana identity. Its unique abilities allow it to disrupt opponents by placing stun counters on tapped creatures while simultaneously enhancing your own non-Saga permanents by copying existing counter types. As the saga progresses to its final chapter, it offers a powerful payoff by searching your library for a Doctor card, revealing it, and placing it directly into your hand before shuffling. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a significant piece of the Doctor Who crossover event. The integration of narrative-driven mechanics appeals to fans who appreciate how the Saga format evolves over time, offering both tactical depth and thematic resonance. Whether you are building a deck focused on counter synergies or simply adding to your collection of crossover cards, The Caves of Androzani stands out for its clever design and connection to the beloved franchise.
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The Caves of Androzani
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Néstor Ossandón Leal
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English
{3}{W}
Enchantment — Saga
W
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I — Put two stun counters on each of up to two target tapped creatures. II, III — For each non-Saga permanent, choose a counter on it. You may put an additional counter of that kind on that permanent. IV — Search your library for a Doctor card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
