The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who release features The Dalek Emperor as card 406, a rare Legendary Artifact Creature that brings iconic Dalek synergy to the TCG.
The Dalek Emperor
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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The Dalek Emperor stands as one of the most formidable figures in the Doctor Who universe, and this 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who card captures that menacing presence with precision. As card number 406 in the WHO set, this Rare Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek is designed for players who enjoy aggressive, synergistic strategies centered around the Dalek faction. Art by Mark Tedin, the card embodies the industrial dread associated with the Daleks, making it a visual and mechanical anchor for themed decks. Mechanically, The Dalek Emperor is a powerhouse with a mana value of 7, requiring five generic mana along with black and red mana to cast. Its true strength lies in its affinity ability, which reduces its casting cost by one mana for each Dalek you control on the battlefield. This synergy encourages players to build a board presence of Dalek units, turning a high-cost creature into a more accessible threat. Additionally, other Daleks you control gain haste, allowing you to attack immediately upon their entry and putting immediate pressure on opponents. The card’s ability to disrupt enemy boards is equally compelling. At the beginning of combat on your turn, opponents must choose between sacrificing one of their creatures or allowing you to create a 3/3 black Dalek artifact creature token with menace. This villainous choice forces difficult decisions, often resulting in card advantage for the Dalek player while thinning the opponent’s resources. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, especially those focused on the Doctor Who crossover, this card represents a key piece of the set.
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Card Details
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The Dalek Emperor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
{5}{B}{R}
Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek
6 / 6
B, R
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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.
