Delete
Doctor Who 972 • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 972
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Delete deals X damage to each nonartifact creature and each player.
"You will be deleted."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The 'Delete' card, numbered 972 in the Doctor Who Trading Card series, is rooted in the long-running science fiction franchise's exploration of the Cybermen, iconic antagonists characterized by their chilling mandate for emotional eradication. These cards were produced to capture the aesthetic and narrative intensity of the series, drawing inspiration from the modernized design of the Cybermen introduced during the 2006 revival era. The imagery was curated to emphasize the uncanny, metallic nature of the villains, reflecting the production team's commitment to updating classic threats for a contemporary television audience.
The design process focused on translating the menacing 'delete' catchphrase—which became synonymous with the Cybermen's cold efficiency—into a collectible format. Illustrators and graphic designers utilized high-contrast stills from the series to evoke the claustrophobic and utilitarian atmosphere of the episodes. Upon its release, the card was well-received by fans of the series for its faithfulness to the lore and its ability to condense the intimidating presence of the characters into a portable, tangible piece of franchise history.
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About Delete
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