K-9, Mark I
Doctor Who 537 • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 537
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tyler Walpole
- Market price
- $4.75
What it does
Negative — As long as K-9 is untapped, other legendary creatures you control have ward 1 generic mana.
Affirmative — 1 generic mana blue mana, tap: Target legendary creature can't be blocked this turn.
Doctor's companion (You can have two commanders if the other is the Doctor.)
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 K-9, Mark I card, numbered 537 in the Doctor Who set, commemorates the iconic robotic canine first introduced in the 1977 serial The Invisible Enemy. Created by writers Bob Baker and Dave Martin, the character was initially conceived as a temporary companion for the Fourth Doctor but evolved into a fixture of the series due to his popularity with audiences. The design of the original prop featured a distinct, utilitarian aesthetic intended to contrast with the more organic alien lifeforms encountered throughout the show, and this card serves as a visual homage to that classic, boxy silhouette.
Cards from this series were produced to celebrate the extensive history of the BBC science fiction program, offering fans a detailed retrospective of companions, villains, and technology. The artwork typically utilizes high-quality stills from the television broadcasts, capturing the character in his element. These collectibles are sought after for their role in documenting the visual evolution of the Doctor Who franchise, serving as a nostalgic reference point for long-time viewers who appreciate the charm of the show's early special effects and prop design.
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