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Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis is a common Phenomenon from WHO (WHO). Current price: $0.49 USD.

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis MTG card

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis

Phenomenon

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When you encounter Human—Time Lord Meta-Crisis, each player chooses one or two creatures they control. Each player creates a token that's a copy of the first creature they chose, except it isn't legendary. Then each player who chose a second creature puts a number of +1/+1 counters on the token they created equal to the power of the second creature they chose. (Then planeswalk away from this phenomenon.)

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common WHO WHO 🎨 Elizabeth Peiró

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis? Basics

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis is a Phenomenon card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When you encounter Human—Time Lord Meta-Crisis, each player chooses one or two creatures they control. Each player creates a token that's a copy of the first creature they chose, except it isn't legendary. Then each player who chose a second creature puts a number of +1/+1 counters on the token they created equal to the power of the second creature they chose. (Then planeswalk away from this phenomenon.)"

How much mana does Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis cost to cast? Basics

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis's mana cost of 0 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.

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis has a mana value of 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.

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis's current oracle text is: "When you encounter Human—Time Lord Meta-Crisis, each player chooses one or two creatures they control. Each player creates a token that's a copy of the first creature they chose, except it isn't legendary. Then each player who chose a second creature puts a number of +1/+1 counters on the token they created equal to the power of the second creature they chose. (Then planeswalk away from this phenomenon.)"

What is the current price of Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis? Pricing

The current market price for Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis is approximately $0.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis? Pricing

You can purchase Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis 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 Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis in Standard is not available.

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

Is Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis in Modern is not available.

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

Is Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis in Commander is not available.

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

Is Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis in Vintage is not available.

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 Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis 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 Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis from? Details

This printing of Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 585.

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis's rarity? Details

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis is a common card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis? Details

Human-Time Lord Meta-Crisis was illustrated by Elizabeth Peiró.

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

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