Quick Answer

The Fourth Doctor is a mythic Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor from WHO (WHO) costing {2}{G}{U}. Legal in Commander.

The Fourth Doctor MTG card

The Fourth Doctor

Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor

Card Text

You may look at the top card of your library any time. Would You Like A...? — Once each turn, you may play a historic land or cast a historic spell from the top of your library. When you do, create a Food token. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.)

Card Stats

4/4 mythic CMC: 4.0 WHO WHO 🎨 David Auden Nash
Food

Market Prices

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$0.17
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$0.99
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fourth Doctor? Basics

The Fourth Doctor is a Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. Would You Like A...? — Once each turn, you may play a historic land or cast a historic spell from the top of your library. When you do, create a Food token. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.)"

How much mana does The Fourth Doctor cost to cast? Basics

The Fourth Doctor has a mana cost of {2}{G}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

The Fourth Doctor's mana cost of {2}{G}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

The Fourth Doctor has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

The Fourth Doctor's current oracle text is: "You may look at the top card of your library any time. Would You Like A...? — Once each turn, you may play a historic land or cast a historic spell from the top of your library. When you do, create a Food token. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.)"

What is the current price of The Fourth Doctor? Pricing

Price data for The Fourth Doctor is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy The Fourth Doctor? Pricing

You can purchase The Fourth Doctor from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is The Fourth Doctor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Fourth Doctor in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is The Fourth Doctor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Fourth Doctor in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is The Fourth Doctor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Fourth Doctor is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is The Fourth Doctor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Fourth Doctor in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is The Fourth Doctor legal in Legacy? Legality

The Fourth Doctor is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is The Fourth Doctor legal in Vintage? Legality

The Fourth Doctor is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is The Fourth Doctor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Fourth Doctor in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is The Fourth Doctor from? Details

This printing of The Fourth Doctor is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 2.

The Fourth Doctor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Fourth Doctor's rarity? Details

The Fourth Doctor is a mythic card in WHO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated The Fourth Doctor? Details

The Fourth Doctor was illustrated by David Auden Nash.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is The Fourth Doctor's power and toughness? Details

The Fourth Doctor is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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