River Song
Doctor Who 1138 • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 1138
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Aurore Folny
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Meet in Reverse — You draw cards from the bottom of your library rather than the top.
Spoilers — Whenever an opponent scries, surveils, or searches their library, put a +1/+1 counter on River Song. Then River Song deals damage to that player equal to its power.
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 River Song card, numbered 1138, originates from the Doctor Who trading card series, which celebrates the expansive history of the long-running BBC science fiction franchise. This specific entry highlights the enigmatic archaeologist and time-traveler River Song, a central figure introduced during the Tenth Doctor's tenure. The design reflects the series' aesthetic approach to character-focused collectibles, utilizing stills and promotional photography to capture the complex, non-linear chronology of the character as she appears across multiple regenerations of the Doctor.
The character of River Song was created by Steven Moffat, intended to serve as a recurring mystery that would challenge the established conventions of the Doctor's own timeline. The collectible card series sought to honor this narrative complexity, appealing to a dedicated fan base that appreciates the intricate lore of the show. The card design is characterized by clean, thematic branding consistent with the wider set, focusing on readability and the iconic visual identity of the Doctor Who universe as presented during its modern revival.
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About River Song
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