Swords to Plowshares
Doctor Who 803 • uncommon
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 803
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Axel Sauerwald
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power.
"So that's what it means to be a Doctor of War."— The First Doctor
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Swords to Plowshares was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond: Doctor Who Commander set. This card is a functional reprint of a foundational white spell from the game’s original 1993 Alpha release, re-themed to fit the narrative of the long-running British science fiction series. The card features art depicting the iconic imagery of the Doctor's pacifist philosophy, replacing the original fantasy illustration with a scene resonant with the Doctor's approach to conflict.
The design of this specific card was managed by the Wizards of the Coast development team to translate the spirit of the Doctor into existing game mechanics. By selecting a card known for its efficiency and moral theme—removing a creature from play while granting its controller life—the designers aimed to mirror the Doctor's tendency to neutralize threats without resorting to lethal force. The artwork was crafted to align with the visual aesthetic of the franchise, ensuring that the card serves both as a functional game piece and as an atmospheric tribute to the series.
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