Nyssa of Traken
Doctor Who 957 • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 957
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Irina Nordsol
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
You have no maximum hand size.
Sonic Booster — Whenever Nyssa of Traken attacks, sacrifice any number of artifacts. When you sacrifice one or more artifacts this way, tap up to that many target creatures and draw that many cards.
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 Nyssa of Traken trading card, designated as number 957 in the Doctor Who collection, honors the character who debuted in the 1981 serial 'The Keeper of Traken'. As a noblewoman from the scientific utopia of Traken, Nyssa joined the Fourth and Fifth Doctors as a companion, becoming a fan-favorite for her calm intellect and technical proficiency. This card captures the specific visual identity established during the transition between the Tom Baker and Peter Davison eras, reflecting the high-concept science fiction aesthetic prevalent in the BBC production design of the early 1980s.
The card’s design aligns with the broader series of Doctor Who collectible releases, which emphasize the archival history of the show's long-running cast. Featuring a portrait of actress Sarah Sutton, the card highlights the refined costume design associated with the character’s aristocratic background. It serves as a tribute to one of the show's longest-serving companions of the period, crafted for enthusiasts who value the detailed character continuity and historical narrative arc of the Doctor Who universe.
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