This 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who release features card #29, Trial of a Time Lord, a foil Rare Saga enchantment that brings the beloved TV series into the TCG.
Trial of a Time Lord
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Doctor Who
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Description
As a Rare foil card, this enchantment Saga captures the dramatic tension of the source material through its gameplay mechanics rather than just its visual finish. Designed by Audrey Benjaminsen, the card functions as a powerful board presence. It begins by placing lore counters as it enters play and after your draw step. As these counters accumulate, it allows you to exile target nontoken creatures controlled by opponents, effectively removing threats from the field. The final stage triggers a voting mechanic where players choose innocent or guilty, potentially forcing the owners of exiled cards to put them at the bottom of their libraries. This interactive design reflects the narrative stakes of the Trial of a Time Lord arc. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, this product offers a tangible connection to the Doctor Who universe. The foil treatment enhances its appeal as a collectible item, while its Saga type line provides a distinct gameplay experience compared to traditional instant or sorcery spells. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Doctor Who set runs or to incorporate its exile effects into their deck strategies. The combination of the iconic subject matter and the strategic depth of the Saga mechanic makes it a notable addition to any TCG library.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Trial of a Time Lord
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Audrey Benjaminsen
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}{W}
Enchantment — Saga
W
Card Text
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I, II, III — Exile target nontoken creature an opponent controls until this Saga leaves the battlefield. IV — Starting with you, each player votes for innocent or guilty. If guilty gets more votes, the owner of each card exiled with this Saga puts that card on the bottom of their library.









