Vashta Nerada

Description

The 2023 Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who expansion brings iconic sci-fi elements into the card game with Vashta Nerada, listed as card number 73. This foil card is categorized as a rare Creature — Alien Horror, designed by artist Fang Xinyu, and carries the WHO set code for easy identification within the series. For collectors focusing on the Doctor Who subset, this card represents a key piece of the crossover content, appealing to fans of both the TCG and the long-running television series. Vashta Nerada enters the game with a mana cost of {2}{B} and a mana value of 3. As a single-black card, it fits into decks focused on the black mana color identity. The creature itself is a 1/1, but its true strength lies in its unique abilities. It possesses indestructible, meaning it cannot be destroyed by damage or effects that say "destroy." It also has the shadow keyword, restricting combat interactions to other creatures with shadow. The card's Morbid ability offers a dynamic scaling effect. At the beginning of each end step, if a creature died during that turn, Vashta Nerada receives a +1/+1 counter. This mechanic encourages players to build strategies around creature removal or sacrifice effects to maximize the card's power over time. For investors and set builders, the foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal and rarity distinct from the non-foil versions. The flavor text, "Hey, who turned out the lights?", nods to the creature's lore as shadows that devour light, integrating seamlessly into the Doctor Who universe.