The Sixth Doctor
Doctor Who 557z • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 557z
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Mike Uziel
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Time Lord's Prerogative — Whenever you cast a historic spell, copy it, except the copy isn't legendary. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic. A copy of a permanent spell becomes a token.)
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 Sixth Doctor, portrayed by Colin Baker, was introduced in the 1984 serial The Twin Dilemma, marking a significant tonal shift in the long-running BBC science fiction series. The design of the character was notably eccentric, featuring a flamboyant, mismatched patchwork coat that defied the more traditional or minimalist styles of his predecessors. This costume was intentionally chaotic, reflecting the character’s volatile and mercurial personality as envisioned by the production team and costume designer Pat Godfrey.
Card number 557z originates from a series of collectible trading cards documenting the various incarnations of the Time Lord. These cards were produced to cater to the show's dedicated fan base, providing a visual reference for the actors and their specific sartorial choices throughout the program's history. While the Sixth Doctor’s aesthetic was initially polarizing among viewers, the character and his distinctive look have since gained a retrospective appreciation within the broader cultural landscape of the Doctor Who franchise.
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