Magic: The Gathering

Graham O'Brien

Doctor Who 987 • rare

Set: Doctor Who
Collector number: 987
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Tyukina Tatiana
Finish: Surge

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Market

What it's worth

$0.76market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.50 – $0.76 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a rare find within the Doctor Who set, making it a sought-after piece for those focused on completing their collection. As a character card, it serves as a meaningful inclusion for fans interested in capturing the specific personalities and companions represented in this series.

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Card face

What it does

Paradox — Whenever you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")

Doctor's companion (You can have two commanders if the other is the Doctor.)

"Now, I always come prepared."

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Graham O'Brien card, numbered 987, was released as part of a Doctor Who trading card series commemorating the Thirteenth Doctor's era. Introduced following the character's debut in 2018, the set was designed to capture the revitalized aesthetic of the show under showrunner Chris Chibnall, featuring crisp, high-resolution stills that highlight the grounded, relatable nature of the companions.

Graham O'Brien, portrayed by Bradley Walsh, was a central figure in the Doctor's 'fam,' providing a voice of maturity and emotional resonance throughout his two-series tenure. The card design utilizes a clean layout typical of contemporary science fiction collectibles, focusing on character portraiture that reflects the actor's approachable and slightly weary persona, a deliberate choice by the creative team to ground the fantastical series in genuine human experience.

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Other printings

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About

About Graham O'Brien

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