The Eighth Doctor
Doctor Who 559 • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 559
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Jack Hughes
- Market price
- $0.49
What it does
When The Eighth Doctor enters, mill three cards.
Once during each of your turns, you may play a historic land or cast a historic permanent spell from your graveyard. If you do, it gains "If this permanent would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else."
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 Eighth Doctor, portrayed by Paul McGann, originated in the 1996 Doctor Who television film. This card, numbered 559, belongs to a broader series of collectible trading cards celebrating the long-running British science fiction franchise. The design reflects the character's unique aesthetic, often characterized by a Victorian-inspired frock coat and cravat, marking a transition in the show's visual identity from the 1980s to a more cinematic style.
The character's design was conceptualized to evoke a sense of romanticism and mystery, diverging from the more utilitarian costumes of his predecessors. Upon the film's release, the character received a mixed critical reception, though McGann's portrayal was widely praised for its energy and charm. As a result, the Eighth Doctor has maintained a dedicated following, and items featuring his likeness are sought after by collectors interested in the evolution of the Doctor Who mythos.
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