The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who foil card, The First Doctor (1143), brings the iconic Time Lord into the TCG arena with unique gameplay mechanics.
The First Doctor
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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This entry, cataloged as card number 1143, features The First Doctor, a Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor, rendered in a striking foil finish. Designed by Steve Morris, the card captures the essence of the character's early adventures through its unique artistic interpretation. In gameplay, The First Doctor serves as a strategic tool for players seeking to manipulate their library or graveyard. Upon entering the battlefield, the card allows you to search for a TARDIS card, offering immediate utility. Additionally, its ability triggers whenever you cast a spell with cascade, placing +1/+1 counters on your artifacts or creatures. This interaction creates a dynamic playstyle that rewards careful spell sequencing. For collectors, the foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal, making this card a desirable addition to any Doctor Who MTG subset collection. The First Doctor's presence in Magic: The Gathering highlights the brand's ability to integrate beloved literary and television figures into its strategic framework.
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Card Details
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The First Doctor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Steve Morris
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}{U}
Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor
2 / 2
U, W
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When The First Doctor enters, search your library and/or graveyard for a card named TARDIS, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle. Whenever you cast a spell with cascade, put a +1/+1 counter on target artifact or creature.