The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who foil card, numbered 557z, features the Legendary Time Lord Doctor with a distinctive gold foil finish.
The Sixth Doctor
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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This Magic: The Gathering trading card, titled The Sixth Doctor, originates from the 2023 Doctor Who set, designated by the set code WHO and card number 557z. As a foil rare, this card features a shimmering finish that distinguishes it within the collection. The artwork is created by Mike Uziel, adding a unique visual layer to this collectible piece. In gameplay, this card represents a Legendary Creature with the subtypes Time Lord and Doctor. It has a mana cost of four generic, one green, and one blue mana, totaling a mana value of six. The card’s power and toughness are rated at 3/3. The primary ability, Time Lord's Prerogative, activates whenever you cast a historic spell. Historic spells include artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas. When this ability triggers, it copies the spell, with the exception that the copy is not legendary. This effect triggers only once per turn, offering strategic depth for players who build decks around historic permanents. A copy of a permanent spell becomes a token, further expanding board presence. Collectors of crossover TCG products often seek out this release due to its unique fusion of fantasy mechanics and sci-fi IP. The foil treatment makes it a standout item for display or deck building. Whether you are building a commander deck or simply appreciate the intersection of magic and time travel lore, this card offers both aesthetic and mechanical appeal. The combination of the gold foil rarity and the historic spell synergy makes it a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering library. The card's design and rules text create a distinct identity within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, appealing to both seasoned players and new collectors interested in the Doctor Who universe.
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The Sixth Doctor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mike Uziel
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{G}{U}
Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor
3 / 3
G, U
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Time Lord's Prerogative — Whenever you cast a historic spell, copy it, except the copy isn't legendary. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic. A copy of a permanent spell becomes a token.)














