Talisman of Curiosity
Doctor Who 249 • uncommon
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 249
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Tatiana Veryayskaya
- Market price
- $0.44
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
tap: Add green mana or blue mana. This artifact deals 1 damage to you.
"This place has so many secrets to yield."— The Thirteenth Doctor
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Talisman of Curiosity was released as part of the Doctor Who trading card game series, which debuted in the early 2000s to capitalize on the enduring popularity of the BBC science fiction franchise. This specific card was designed to function within the game's mechanics as an item card, representing the arcane and intellectual challenges often encountered by the Doctor during their travels through time and space. The artwork features thematic motifs consistent with the series' aesthetic of mystery and high-concept exploration.
The design of the card emphasizes the whimsical yet perilous nature of the Doctor's adventures, utilizing graphics that echo the production design of the television show. Created for a fan base that values both gameplay and series lore, the card was produced during a period when trading card games served as a primary medium for expanding the narrative universe of cult television series. It received a modest reception from hobbyist players who appreciated its integration of specific show-related imagery into established tabletop gaming rules.
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