Strax, Sontaran Nurse

Legendary Creature — Alien Cleric

Set

Doctor Who (who)

Rarity

Rare

Mana Cost

Price · Cardmarket trend

€0.13 Foil €0.29

Artist

John Tedrick

Power / Toughness

5 / 5

Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/28/2026. May differ from the actual price.

Oracle Text

Vigilance, trample Grenades! —

, Sacrifice an artifact: Choose a player at random. When you do, Strax fights another target creature that player controls. Glory of Battle — Whenever Strax deals damage to a creature, put a +1/+1 counter on Strax.

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Legality

Rules for this card

Fight Rule 701.14 Glossary

When two creatures fight, each deals damage equal to its power to the other. See rule 701.14, “Fight.”
Trample Rule 702.19 Glossary

A keyword ability that modifies how a creature assigns combat damage. See rule 702.19, “Trample.”
Vigilance Rule 702.20 Glossary

A keyword ability that lets a creature attack without tapping. See rule 702.20, “Vigilance.”

Rulings (2)

October 13, 2023 Wizards of the Coast
The player is chosen at random, but Strax's controller gets to choose which of their creatures it fights.
October 13, 2023 Wizards of the Coast
If Strax is dealt damage equal to its toughness while fighting, it will die before the +1/+1 counter from its last ability can save it.

Other Printings

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