The Dalek Emperor is a rare Legendary Artifact Creature from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who set, designed for collectors of crossover TCG cards.
The Dalek Emperor
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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The Dalek Emperor stands as a formidable presence in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who set, bringing the menacing power of the Doctor Who universe into the strategic gameplay of Magic. As card number 120 in the WHO set, this Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek commands attention with its striking mana cost of five generic, one black, and one red mana. Designed by artist Mark Tedin, the card appeals to both Magic collectors and sci-fi enthusiasts who appreciate the crossover between these two iconic franchises. This card is classified as Rare, making it a sought-after addition for those building comprehensive collections of the Doctor Who expansion. The Dalek Emperor features a powerful mana value of 7, reflecting its significant impact on the board. Its type line, Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek, places it firmly within the Dalek tribal archetype, allowing it to synergize with other Dalek-themed cards in your deck. The gameplay mechanics of The Dalek Emperor are particularly distinctive. It offers Affinity for Daleks, reducing its casting cost by one mana for each Dalek you control. This ability rewards players who have invested in building a Dalek-focused strategy. Additionally, other Daleks you control gain haste, allowing them to attack the turn they are summoned. At the beginning of combat on your turn, the card forces each opponent to make a difficult choice: sacrifice a creature of their choice or create a 3/3 black Dalek artifact creature token with menace. This dual threat of removal and token generation makes The Dalek Emperor a versatile and powerful card in competitive and casual play alike. Collectors value this card not only for its strategic depth but also for its representation of the Doctor Who lore within the Magic: The Gathering universe. The release of this card in 2023 marked a significant moment for fans of both properties, offering a tangible piece of crossover history. Whether you are looking to complete your Doctor Who set or add a powerful Dalek to your collection, The Dalek Emperor provides a unique blend of theme and mechanics that resonates with collectors and players alike.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
The Dalek Emperor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
{5}{B}{R}
Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek
6 / 6
B, R
Card Text
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Affinity for Daleks (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each Dalek you control.) Other Daleks you control have haste. At the beginning of combat on your turn, each opponent faces a villainous choice — That player sacrifices a creature of their choice, or you create a 3/3 black Dalek artifact creature token with menace.
