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The Dalek Emperor is a rare Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek from WHO (WHO) costing {5}{B}{R}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Commander.

The Dalek Emperor MTG card

The Dalek Emperor

Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek

Card Text

Affinity for Daleks (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each Dalek you control.) Other Daleks you control have haste. At the beginning of combat on your turn, each opponent faces a villainous choice — That player sacrifices a creature of their choice, or you create a 3/3 black Dalek artifact creature token with menace.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 7.0 WHO WHO 🎨 Mark Tedin
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$0.21
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$0.71
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.36
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€0.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dalek Emperor? Basics

The Dalek Emperor is a Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Affinity for Daleks (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each Dalek you control.) Other Daleks you control have haste. At the beginning of combat on your turn, each opponent faces a villainous choice — That player sacrifices a creature of their choice, or you create a 3/3 black Dalek artifact creature token with menace."

How much mana does The Dalek Emperor cost to cast? Basics

The Dalek Emperor has a mana cost of {5}{B}{R}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, R 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 Dalek Emperor's mana cost of {5}{B}{R} 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 Dalek Emperor has a mana value of 7.0. 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 Dalek Emperor's current oracle text is: "Affinity for Daleks (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each Dalek you control.) Other Daleks you control have haste. At the beginning of combat on your turn, each opponent faces a villainous choice — That player sacrifices a creature of their choice, or you create a 3/3 black Dalek artifact creature token with menace."

What is the current price of The Dalek Emperor? Pricing

The current market price for The Dalek Emperor is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.71 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy The Dalek Emperor? Pricing

You can purchase The Dalek Emperor 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.

The Dalek Emperor normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.71

Is The Dalek Emperor legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for The Dalek Emperor in Standard is not available.

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

Is The Dalek Emperor legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for The Dalek Emperor in Modern is not available.

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

Is The Dalek Emperor legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

The Dalek Emperor 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 Dalek Emperor legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for The Dalek Emperor in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is The Dalek Emperor legal in Legacy? Legality

The Dalek Emperor is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is The Dalek Emperor legal in Vintage? Legality

The Dalek Emperor 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 Dalek Emperor legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for The Dalek Emperor 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 Dalek Emperor from? Details

This printing of The Dalek Emperor is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 120.

The Dalek Emperor may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is The Dalek Emperor's rarity? Details

The Dalek Emperor is a rare card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated The Dalek Emperor? Details

The Dalek Emperor was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

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 Dalek Emperor's power and toughness? Details

The Dalek Emperor is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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