The Matrix of Time is a 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who Plane card numbered 589 in the WHO set, featuring unique exiling and Treasure mechanics.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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The Matrix of Time serves as a distinct Plane card within the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who expansion, carrying the card number 589 in the WHO set. Designed by Alexander Mokhov, this Common rarity card introduces a unique gameplay dynamic centered around the Gallifrey plane. Unlike traditional land cards, The Matrix of Time allows players to engage with their library in a novel way, creating strategic depth for decks that can leverage its specific abilities. When a player planeswalks to The Matrix of Time, the card triggers an effect where each player exiles the top card of their library. This interaction sets the stage for complex board states, allowing the controller to potentially access cards from the exiled zone during their turn. The card’s rules text enables players to play lands and cast spells from among the cards exiled by this effect, offering a flexible resource engine. Furthermore, casting spells or playing lands from this zone triggers a secondary effect: the owner of that card loses 3 life and exiles another card from their library, adding a punitive cost to resource utilization. The Matrix of Time also contributes to mana acceleration through its chaos ability. Whenever chaos ensues, the card creates two Treasure tokens, providing additional mana sources that can support expensive spells or abilities. This combination of card selection, resource denial, and token generation makes The Matrix of Time a fascinating addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on the Doctor Who crossover. Collectors and players alike appreciate the intricate design that blends the narrative themes of the Gallifrey plane with functional game mechanics. Whether you are building a dedicated Doctor Who deck or simply appreciate the artistic and mechanical creativity of the WHO set, this card offers a compelling piece of TCG history. The Matrix of Time stands out for its ability to disrupt opponents while fueling the controller’s strategy, making it a memorable entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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The Matrix of Time
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Alexander Mokhov
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English
Plane — Gallifrey
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When you planeswalk to The Matrix of Time, each player exiles the top card of their library. During your turn, you may play lands and cast spells from among cards exiled with The Matrix of Time. Whenever you play a land or cast a spell from among cards exiled with The Matrix of Time, that card's owner loses 3 life and exiles the top card of their library. Whenever chaos ensues, create two Treasure tokens.
