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The Eighth Doctor
Price tag $0.12

Legendary CreatureDoctor

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Eighth Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Eighth Doctor can have any of these 21 companions.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Eighth Doctor's abilities and overall game plan.

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+64% Synergy $0.17
Austere Command Austere Command
+52% Synergy $0.43
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $99.32
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+7% Synergy $15.12
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Eighth Doctor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+99% Synergy $0.56
Shambling Suit Shambling Suit
+50% Synergy $0.13
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+50% Synergy $0.17
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+50% Synergy $0.20
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+41% Synergy $0.45
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+33% Synergy $0.13
Romana II Romana II
+33% Synergy $0.13
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+33% Synergy $0.98
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+33% Synergy $37.25
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+33% Synergy $0.15
Marching Duodrone Marching Duodrone
+33% Synergy $0.08
Diligent Excavator Diligent Excavator
+33% Synergy $0.07
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+33% Synergy $0.06
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+32% Synergy $10.44
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+32% Synergy $4.50
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+31% Synergy $0.09
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+25% Synergy $2.47
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+22% Synergy $0.42
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $3.77
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+20% Synergy $0.22
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+20% Synergy $0.14
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+19% Synergy $0.57
Glint-Nest Crane Glint-Nest Crane
+17% Synergy $0.16
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+17% Synergy $0.25
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+17% Synergy $0.11
Boros Elite Boros Elite
+17% Synergy $0.06
Skittering Surveyor Skittering Surveyor
+17% Synergy $0.08
Clay Golem Clay Golem
+17% Synergy $0.30
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+17% Synergy $9.64
Academy Journeymage Academy Journeymage
+17% Synergy $0.05
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+16% Synergy $0.20
Dream Eater Dream Eater
+16% Synergy $0.14
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+16% Synergy $0.89
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+16% Synergy $0.06
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+16% Synergy $0.17
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+16% Synergy $0.63
Body Double Body Double
+16% Synergy $0.12
Skyscanner Skyscanner
+16% Synergy $0.10
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.04
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+16% Synergy $0.18
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+15% Synergy $0.60
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+15% Synergy $0.94
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+14% Synergy $1.46
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+14% Synergy $1.27
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+14% Synergy $16.89
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+14% Synergy $0.30
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.27
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+12% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+6% Synergy $0.75

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Eighth Doctor safe.

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+33% Synergy $0.10
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+33% Synergy $0.82
Take into Custody Take into Custody
+33% Synergy $0.05
Convolute Convolute
+33% Synergy $0.03
Annul Annul
+33% Synergy $0.21
Cancel Cancel
+31% Synergy $0.25
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+31% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.56
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.27
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+17% Synergy $0.10
Rebuke Rebuke
+17% Synergy $0.07
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+17% Synergy $0.11
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+16% Synergy $0.13
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+16% Synergy $0.13
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+16% Synergy $0.20
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+16% Synergy $0.26
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+16% Synergy $0.13
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+16% Synergy $0.12
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+16% Synergy $0.46
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+16% Synergy $0.41
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+16% Synergy $2.01
Brought Back Brought Back
+16% Synergy $1.53
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+16% Synergy $1.47
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+16% Synergy $0.11
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+16% Synergy $0.10
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+15% Synergy $0.15
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+15% Synergy $1.08
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.10
Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.41
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.10
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+13% Synergy $0.12
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+12% Synergy $1.60
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy $0.22
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+12% Synergy $0.14
Unwind Unwind
+12% Synergy $1.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.44
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+11% Synergy $0.64
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $2.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $2.29
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.74
Opt Opt
+7% Synergy $0.12
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.52
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.83
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-16% Synergy $0.87
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-21% Synergy $3.08
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-36% Synergy $1.16

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Eighth Doctor's game plan and control the board.

Time Wipe Time Wipe
+36% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+32% Synergy $0.73
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+17% Synergy $0.51
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+17% Synergy $0.06
Tezzeret's Ambition Tezzeret's Ambition
+17% Synergy $0.05
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+17% Synergy $0.12
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+16% Synergy $0.86
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+16% Synergy $1.18
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+16% Synergy $0.22
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+16% Synergy $0.10
Careful Study Careful Study
+16% Synergy $2.16
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+16% Synergy $0.15
Recommission Recommission
+16% Synergy $0.26
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+16% Synergy $0.17
Resurrection Resurrection
+16% Synergy $0.11
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+16% Synergy $0.08
Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $4.79
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+15% Synergy $1.58
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+15% Synergy $0.14
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+15% Synergy $0.29
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+15% Synergy $0.48
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+12% Synergy $1.39
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.28
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.52
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.73
Preordain Preordain
+7% Synergy $0.58
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+100% Synergy $0.05
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+33% Synergy $0.20
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+33% Synergy $1.07
TARDIS TARDIS
+33% Synergy $0.08
Cybership Cybership
+32% Synergy $0.28
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+28% Synergy $1.02
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+17% Synergy $0.09
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+17% Synergy $0.56
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+17% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Garrison Darksteel Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.72
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+17% Synergy $0.06
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+17% Synergy $0.09
Runed Crown Runed Crown
+17% Synergy $0.04
Hedgewitch's Mask Hedgewitch's Mask
+17% Synergy $0.04
Heart-Piercer Bow Heart-Piercer Bow
+17% Synergy $0.04
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+17% Synergy $0.91
Vial of Dragonfire Vial of Dragonfire
+17% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+17% Synergy $0.09
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+16% Synergy $31.64
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+16% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $50.76
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+16% Synergy $0.39
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+16% Synergy $1.49
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $50.14
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+16% Synergy $6.10
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+16% Synergy $1.06
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+16% Synergy $2.86
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+16% Synergy $0.98
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+16% Synergy $0.13
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+15% Synergy $0.32
Lembas Lembas
+15% Synergy $1.24
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $26.32
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+15% Synergy $18.16
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+15% Synergy $11.40
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+14% Synergy $1.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+13% Synergy $6.34
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+12% Synergy $2.05
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+11% Synergy $1.71
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Eighth Doctor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+33% Synergy $0.37
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+33% Synergy $0.28
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+33% Synergy $0.15
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.37
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+28% Synergy $0.66
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+24% Synergy $6.31
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+17% Synergy $0.08
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+17% Synergy $0.72
Sun Clasp Sun Clasp
+17% Synergy $0.08
Leaden Fists Leaden Fists
+17% Synergy $0.02
Arcane Flight Arcane Flight
+17% Synergy $0.09
Hanna's Custody Hanna's Custody
+17% Synergy $1.30
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+17% Synergy $0.58
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+17% Synergy $0.07
Marked by Honor Marked by Honor
+17% Synergy $0.12
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+17% Synergy $0.04
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+17% Synergy $0.07
The War Games The War Games
+17% Synergy $0.12
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+16% Synergy $2.38
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+16% Synergy $0.21
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+16% Synergy $0.25
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+16% Synergy $3.73
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.24
Rune of Flight Rune of Flight
+16% Synergy $0.12
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+15% Synergy $0.96
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+15% Synergy $0.29
As Foretold As Foretold
+15% Synergy $1.63
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+14% Synergy $1.10
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $2.10
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+10% Synergy $3.14
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $1.37
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $3.23
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+6% Synergy $1.92
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Eighth Doctor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+16% Synergy $2.73
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+15% Synergy $8.63
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.08
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.58
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+13% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+33% Synergy $0.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+28% Synergy $4.39
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+26% Synergy $1.38
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+23% Synergy $1.83
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+16% Synergy $0.11
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+16% Synergy $0.26
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+16% Synergy $0.25
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.66
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $5.98
Rivendell Rivendell
+12% Synergy $1.50
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+12% Synergy $0.16
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+2% Synergy $0.98
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+1% Synergy $0.74
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $5.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+47% Synergy $0.80
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.17
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+17% Synergy $2.45
Orazca Relic Orazca Relic
+17% Synergy $0.08
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+16% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+16% Synergy $0.29
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+15% Synergy $0.67
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+14% Synergy $0.13
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+13% Synergy $0.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $3.55
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-26% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-34% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Eighth Doctor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Meandering River Meandering River
+46% Synergy $0.10
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+44% Synergy $4.32
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+31% Synergy $0.04
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+28% Synergy $0.17
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+26% Synergy $0.51
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+25% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $3.77
Tundra Tundra
+21% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.56
Port Town Port Town
+19% Synergy $0.16
Transguild Promenade Transguild Promenade
+17% Synergy $0.13
Shimmering Grotto Shimmering Grotto
+17% Synergy $0.08
Unknown Shores Unknown Shores
+16% Synergy $0.06
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+16% Synergy $0.20
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+16% Synergy $0.11
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+15% Synergy $0.11
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+15% Synergy $0.22
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+15% Synergy $0.55
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+15% Synergy $6.57
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.09
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+13% Synergy $0.05
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+13% Synergy $0.15
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.44
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $30.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $4.93
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+8% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $14.36
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $13.60
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.09
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $6.73
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $15.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-26% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-30% Synergy $7.94

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