Return the Past
Doctor Who 697 • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 697
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Irina Nordsol
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
During your turn, each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard has flashback. Its flashback cost is equal to its mana cost.
"You're back! You're in my head. All my memories... are back."— The Twelfth 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
Return the Past was released as part of the Doctor Who Trading Card Game, which was developed to coincide with the revival of the long-running British science fiction series. The set was designed to capture the expansive history of the show, pulling themes and iconic imagery from decades of television lore. By utilizing the aesthetic language of the series, the designers aimed to provide fans with a tangible connection to the Doctor's various incarnations and recurring narrative motifs.
The card features an illustration intended to evoke the reflective and time-bending nature of the franchise. It was produced during a period when the Doctor Who brand was experiencing a massive resurgence in popularity, bolstered by high-production values and a new generation of viewers. Upon release, the set was received as a respectful tribute to the show's continuity, serving as both a playable game element and a collectible piece of memorabilia for those invested in the series' expansive timeline.
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About Return the Past
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