The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who release brings a foil version of The First Doctor to the TCG, featuring a Legendary Time Lord with powerful TARDIS-searching mechanics.
The First Doctor
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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Description
This foil release features The First Doctor, a Legendary Creature identified as a Time Lord Doctor, bringing a distinct flavor to the battlefield. Card number 733 in the WHO set, this piece is designed for collectors who appreciate the intersection of fantasy gaming and classic science fiction narratives. The card’s design emphasizes its dual nature, with a mana cost requiring both white and blue mana, reflecting the character's versatile and often unpredictable nature. As a Rare card in the Doctor Who set, it holds a special place for enthusiasts looking to complete their collection of crossover merchandise. The foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering binder. When this card enters the battlefield, it allows the player to search their library or graveyard for a card named TARDIS, revealing it and adding it to their hand. If the search is performed from the library, the library is shuffled, adding a strategic element of deck management. Additionally, whenever a spell with cascade is cast, a +1/+1 counter is placed on a target artifact or creature, providing steady board presence and synergy with other popular strategies. Collectors often seek out this card for its thematic significance and its role in enabling TARDIS-based strategies. The combination of the legendary creature type and the specific interaction with TARDIS cards makes it a focal point for fans of the Doctor Who universe who also enjoy competitive TCG play. Whether you are building a thematic deck or simply adding to your roster of unique Magic: The Gathering cards, this release offers a memorable experience.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
The First Doctor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kieran Yanner
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.
