The War Doctor is a 2023 Magic: The Gathering card from the Doctor Who crossover set, featuring unique exile and phase-out mechanics.
The War Doctor
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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Released in 2023 as part of the Doctor Who crossover set, The War Doctor (card number 452) is a Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor in Magic: The Gathering. Designed by artist Lixin Yin, this card features a mana cost of {2}{R}{W} and a power/toughness of 3/5. The card is classified as Rare and belongs to the WHO set code. The War Doctor’s gameplay revolves around exile and phase-out interactions. Its first ability triggers whenever other permanents phase out or other cards are exiled from anywhere, placing a time counter on it. This sets up a powerful second ability: when it attacks, it deals damage equal to its time counters to any target. Crucially, if a creature dealt damage this way would die, it is exiled instead, making it highly effective against resilient threats. Collectors of both Magic: The Gathering and the Doctor Who franchise often seek this card for its thematic resonance and mechanical depth. For players, the card offers unique utility in decks that manipulate the exile zone or phase mechanics, providing a versatile tool for control and aggressive strategies alike. Whether you are building a themed deck or expanding your collection of crossover cards, The War Doctor stands out for its innovative rules text and artistic representation. The card’s ability to interact with exile effects makes it a notable addition for those interested in the strategic layers of the game.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
The War Doctor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Lixin Yin
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{W}
Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor
3 / 5
R, W
Card Text
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Whenever one or more other permanents phase out and whenever one or more other cards are put into exile from anywhere, put a time counter on The War Doctor. Whenever The War Doctor attacks, it deals damage equal to the number of time counters on it to any target. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead.
