The legendary Time Lord in Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Doctor Who set. This card brings iconic sci-fi lore to your TCG collection.
The First Doctor
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Doctor Who set bridges the gap between tabletop strategy and classic science fiction, featuring The First Doctor as card number 552. Created by artist Steve Morris, this rare card introduces a unique mechanic for players who enjoy spell synergies. As a Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor, The First Doctor costs {1}{W}{U} to cast and brings a 2/2 body to the battlefield. The card's abilities make it a compelling addition for collectors and players alike. Upon entering the battlefield, it allows you to search your library or graveyard for a card named TARDIS, adding significant utility to your deck. Additionally, whenever you cast a spell with cascade, you can place a +1/+1 counter on any target artifact or creature, enhancing its longevity in play. This combination of search effects and counter placement highlights the innovative design work seen in The catalog of trading card game cards. For fans of the series and the TCG genre, The First Doctor represents a distinct intersection of narrative depth and mechanical complexity.
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The First Doctor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Steve Morris
Card Stock
English
{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.