Start the TARDIS
Doctor Who 661 • uncommon
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 661
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mandy Jurgens
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Surveil 2, then draw a card. You may planeswalk. (To surveil 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them into your graveyard and the rest on top of your library in any order.)
Jump-start (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a card in addition to paying its other costs. Then exile this card.)
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 'Start the TARDIS' card, numbered 661, is a staple of the Doctor Who trading card series. These cards were designed to capture the iconic aesthetic of the long-running British science fiction program, specifically highlighting the mechanical and often frantic nature of operating the Doctor's time-travel vessel. The imagery typically draws from classic production stills or conceptual art intended to evoke the sense of wonder and technological mystery central to the show's enduring narrative.
The design of such cards aims to immerse collectors in the lore of the TARDIS by emphasizing its role as the Doctor's primary companion. By focusing on the act of engaging the ship, the card invites fans to reflect on the pivotal moments within the series where this specific action precedes a journey through space and time. It remains a recognized piece within the broader merchandising history of the franchise, serving as a functional collectible that bridges the gap between historical television production and the dedicated hobby of Doctor Who memorabilia.
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About Start the TARDIS
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