The Dalek Emperor
Doctor Who · #406

The Dalek Emperor

The Dalek Emperor is a Rare Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek from Doctor Who (406) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.08 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $2.08
Cardmarket trend €0.05
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

The Dalek Emperor suits collectors and players working on Doctor Who who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is The Dalek Emperor from Doctor Who?

The Dalek Emperor is a Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek in Doctor Who numbered 406. Mana cost {5}{B}{R}. Color identity: B, R. The Dalek Emperor (406) is a format-relevant Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek in Doctor Who with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is The Dalek Emperor worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.08 for The Dalek Emperor. Low and high spread runs $2.08 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $2.08; Normal: $0.41. This printing is from Doctor Who. Collector number 406 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetDoctor Who
Number406
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$2.08
Cardmarket EUR€0.05
cardmarket $0.05
foil $2.08
Normal $0.41

Card stats

ColorsB, R
Power6

How collectible is The Dalek Emperor?

The Dalek Emperor is a Rare printing in Doctor Who. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Doctor Who. Collector number 406 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

What are the key details for The Dalek Emperor?

The Dalek Emperor lists as Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek with keywords Affinity. Artist: Mark Tedin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Doctor Who. Collector number 406 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

The Dalek Emperor (406) is a format-relevant Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek in Doctor Who with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • The Dalek Emperor is catalogued as Rare Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek in Doctor Who, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $2.08 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.05; foil: $2.08; Normal: $0.41).
  • Mana cost {5}{B}{R} and type line Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $2.08 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is The Dalek Emperor from Doctor Who?

The Dalek Emperor is a Rare Legendary Artifact Creature — Dalek from Doctor Who numbered 406 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is The Dalek Emperor worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.08 for ungraded The Dalek Emperor. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is The Dalek Emperor?

The Dalek Emperor is catalogued as Rare in Doctor Who. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is The Dalek Emperor legal in Commander or Standard?

The Dalek Emperor shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy The Dalek Emperor near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.08. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.