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Alistair, the Brigadier
WHO · Doctor Who #717 · Rare · released 2023-10-13
{1}{G}{W}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
Whenever you cast a historic spell, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.)
Whenever Alistair attacks, you may pay {8}. If you do, creatures you control get +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of historic permanents you control.
Alistair, the Brigadier is a rare multicolored creature from Doctor Who (2023). It has been printed 4 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.28 to $2.27 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD Foil$1.56
Format legality
Where you can play Alistair, the Brigadier in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.28 to $2.27 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Doctor Who at $0.28.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Who | 992 | Rare | — | $2.27 |
| Doctor Who This page | 717 | Rare | — | $1.56 |
| Doctor Who | 401 | Rare | $0.46 | $0.36 |
| Doctor Who | 112 | Rare | $0.28 | $0.39 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2023-10-13You choose whether to pay {8} as Alistair's second ability resolves. Notably, once it begins to resolve, none of your opponents may take actions that might change the result before it happens, such as casting a spell that destroys one of your historic permanents.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alistair, the Brigadier legal in Commander?
Yes — Alistair, the Brigadier is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Alistair, the Brigadier legal in?
Alistair, the Brigadier is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Alistair, the Brigadier been printed?
Alistair, the Brigadier has been printed 4 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Alistair, the Brigadier?
The cheapest printing is Doctor Who (#112) at about $0.28.
Who illustrated Alistair, the Brigadier?
This printing of Alistair, the Brigadier was illustrated by Thanh Tuấn.