Magic: The Gathering

Beast Within

Doctor Who 228 • uncommon

Set: Doctor Who
Collector number: 228
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Helge C. Balzer
Market price: $1.68

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Market

What it's worth

$1.68market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.58 – $2.08 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card from the Doctor Who set captures a unique piece of lore within its series. Collectors value it as a focused representation of the source material's history, making it a thoughtful addition to any fan's collection.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target permanent. Its controller creates a 3/3 green Beast creature token.

"Do you recognize them? The Chagaskas. Your worst fears, my creativity."— Zellin

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Beast Within is a card featured in the Doctor Who Trading Card Game, which was designed to capitalize on the show's resurgence during the modern era. Produced as part of a series intended to engage fans with iconic monsters and narrative arcs, the card captures the thematic essence of the show's recurring themes regarding the hidden darkness within both characters and adversaries.

The artwork for this card was commissioned to reflect the distinct aesthetic of the BBC series, focusing on high-contrast visual storytelling that emphasizes the atmospheric tension central to the Doctor Who franchise. While the set was primarily distributed as a collectible game for enthusiasts, it was generally well-received for its attention to detail and its commitment to representing the vast history of the series' lore.

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Other printings

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About

About Beast Within

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