Talisman of Impulse
Doctor Who 251 • uncommon
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 251
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- David Astruga
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
tap: Add red mana or green mana. This artifact deals 1 damage to you.
"Act as if you know their plan, and sometimes, if you're very lucky, they'll actually tell you it!"— The Twelfth 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 Impulse is a card featured in the Doctor Who Trading Card Game, which was released in the early 2000s to coincide with the revitalization of the series. Designed to represent the chaotic and unpredictable nature of time travel, the card reflects the aesthetic shift toward modern science fiction sensibilities while maintaining the nostalgic charm of the long-running British television franchise. It was produced as a strategic element within the game, meant to add a layer of tactical interference during player interactions.
The illustrative work on this card adheres to the high-contrast, atmospheric style characteristic of the set, aiming to capture the essence of the Doctor's adventures through stark visual cues. By focusing on symbolic imagery rather than direct character portraits, the design team sought to evoke the mysterious allure of the show's lore. Upon its release, the set was received by fans as a dedicated effort to expand the tabletop engagement for the Whovian community, serving as a functional piece of memorabilia that bridges the gap between show history and collectible card gaming.
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