The Master, Mesmerist is a rare legendary Time Lord Rogue card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who crossover set.
The Master, Mesmerist
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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The Master, Mesmerist (WHO 428) stands as a pivotal addition to the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who set. Illustrated by Erion Makuo, this rare card introduces a formidable Time Lord Rogue to the battlefield with a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}. As a legendary creature with 3/3 power and toughness, it offers a distinct mechanical identity for players seeking to build complex strategies around evasion and card advantage. Collectors and players alike appreciate the card's ability to manipulate combat dynamics. Its activated ability allows you to target an opponent's creature, granting it skulk and goading it into attacking. This tactical move ensures the targeted creature cannot be blocked by others with greater power, creating openings for damage. Furthermore, the card’s triggered ability rewards successful strikes: whenever a creature with skulk deals combat damage, The Master, Mesmerist gains a +1/+1 counter and its controller draws a card. This synergy makes it a valuable asset for decks focused on controlling the board while maintaining resource density. For fans of the Doctor Who universe, this release bridges the gap between the beloved sci-fi franchise and the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering. The card’s unique subtype combination and rules text provide a fresh gameplay experience, appealing to both lore enthusiasts and competitive builders. Integrating this piece into your collection or deck adds a layer of narrative flair and mechanical versatility, making it a standout item for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast exploring the Doctor Who expansion.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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The Master, Mesmerist
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Erion Makuo
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{B}
Legendary Creature — Time Lord Rogue
3 / 3
B, U
Card Text
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{T}: Target creature an opponent controls with power less than or equal to The Master's power gains skulk until end of turn. Goad it. (A creature with skulk can't be blocked by creatures with greater power.) Whenever a creature with skulk deals combat damage to one of your opponents, put a +1/+1 counter on The Master and draw a card.