Collector-focused listing for the 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who expansion card #30, The War Games, a Rare foil Enchantment Saga featuring unique gameplay mechanics.
The War Games
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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Classified as a Rare foil Enchantment Saga, this card features a mana cost of {2}{W}{W} and a mana value of 4, utilizing white mana to drive its effects. Designed by Bartek Fedyczak, the card serves as a pivotal piece for collectors interested in the crossover between the Doctor Who universe and the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering. As a Saga, The War Games operates through a series of chapters that unfold over time, providing dynamic value to the game. The card begins by adding lore counters as it enters play and after each draw step, requiring its sacrifice once it reaches chapter IV. Its primary effect involves creating three tapped 1/1 white Warrior creature tokens, which are goaded to attack the turn they are created. Subsequent chapters add +1/+1 counters to these Warriors, enhancing their power and toughness. The final chapter offers a strategic removal option, allowing the controller to exile a non-token creature they control, which then triggers the exile of all Warriors. This design encourages players to manage token economies while applying pressure to opponents. The War Games card represents a unique intersection of narrative themes and mechanical complexity, appealing to those who enjoy Saga-type cards that offer escalating value. Its foil finish adds visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for those building themed collections or seeking specific mechanical interactions. Collectors often seek out cards from the Doctor Who set to complete their understanding of the expansion's design philosophy and to explore the creative possibilities within the white mana color identity.
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The War Games
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Bartek Fedyczak
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}{W}
Enchantment — Saga
W
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I — Each player creates three tapped 1/1 white Warrior creature tokens. The tokens are goaded for as long as this Saga remains on the battlefield. II, III — Put a +1/+1 counter on each Warrior creature. IV — You may exile a nontoken creature you control. When you do, exile all Warriors.
