The First Doctor
Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor · Rare
The First Doctor is currently worth about $0.23 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
When The First Doctor enters, search your library and/or graveyard for a card named TARDIS, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If you search your library this way, shuffle. Whenever you cast a spell with cascade, put a +1/+1 counter on target artifact or creature.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- U · W
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- P/T
- 2/2
Playability
#12371 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Who | 552z | Rare | — | $223.32 |
| Doctor Who | 1143 | Rare | — | $6.54 |
| Doctor Who | 552 | Rare | $0.83 | $0.64 |
| Doctor Who | 1005 | Rare | — | $0.82 |
| Doctor Who | 733 | Rare | — | $0.44 |
| Doctor Who | 414 | Rare | $0.36 | $0.45 |
| Doctor Who | 128 | Rare | $0.23 | $0.27 |
Price intelligence
Doctor Who #552z — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $223.32 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$223.32 – $223.32 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is The First Doctor worth?
The First Doctor is currently worth about $0.23 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.23 to $223.32 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was The First Doctor printed in?
The First Doctor has been printed in 1 set, including Doctor Who.
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Is The First Doctor legal in Commander?
Yes — The First Doctor is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is The First Doctor legal in Modern?
The First Doctor is not currently legal in Modern.
Is The First Doctor on the Reserved List?
No — The First Doctor is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Doctor Who
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