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The Eighth Doctor
Price tag $0.10

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 $0.22
Austere Command Austere Command
+52% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $91.84
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $13.89
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $44.01

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 $0.43
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+50% Synergy $0.14
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+50% Synergy $0.15
Shambling Suit Shambling Suit
+50% Synergy $0.12
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+41% Synergy $0.42
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+33% Synergy $0.10
Romana II Romana II
+33% Synergy $0.19
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+33% Synergy $20.94
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+33% Synergy $0.04
Diligent Excavator Diligent Excavator
+33% Synergy $0.08
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+33% Synergy $0.08
Marching Duodrone Marching Duodrone
+33% Synergy $0.07
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+33% Synergy $0.84
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+32% Synergy $5.22
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+32% Synergy $10.20
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+31% Synergy $0.11
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+25% Synergy $1.91
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+22% Synergy $0.49
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $3.79
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+20% Synergy $0.21
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+20% Synergy $0.09
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+19% Synergy $0.37
Relic Seeker Relic Seeker
+17% Synergy $0.19
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+17% Synergy $0.10
Campus Guide Campus Guide
+17% Synergy $0.02
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+17% Synergy $0.16
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+17% Synergy $1.26
Runaway Trash-Bot Runaway Trash-Bot
+17% Synergy $0.06
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+17% Synergy $9.37
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+16% Synergy $0.27
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+16% Synergy $0.23
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+16% Synergy $0.42
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+16% Synergy $2.32
Xerex Strobe-Knight Xerex Strobe-Knight
+16% Synergy $0.10
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.08
Crystalline Giant Crystalline Giant
+16% Synergy $0.38
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+16% Synergy $0.41
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+16% Synergy $1.09
Inga Rune-Eyes Inga Rune-Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.03
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+16% Synergy $0.16
Body Double Body Double
+16% Synergy $0.11
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+15% Synergy $0.16
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+15% Synergy $0.19
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+14% Synergy $0.32
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+13% Synergy $0.08
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+13% Synergy $0.29
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+12% Synergy $0.10
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.20
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $4.96

Instants

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

Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+33% Synergy $0.50
Take into Custody Take into Custody
+33% Synergy $0.05
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+33% Synergy $0.10
Convolute Convolute
+33% Synergy $0.04
Annul Annul
+33% Synergy $0.13
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+31% Synergy $0.06
Cancel Cancel
+31% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $8.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.30
Rebuke Rebuke
+17% Synergy $0.07
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+17% Synergy $0.12
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+17% Synergy $0.05
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+16% Synergy $1.02
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+16% Synergy $0.39
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+16% Synergy $0.08
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+16% Synergy $0.13
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+16% Synergy $0.10
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+16% Synergy $1.64
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+16% Synergy $0.09
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+16% Synergy $0.10
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+16% Synergy $0.10
Metallic Rebuke Metallic Rebuke
+16% Synergy $0.26
Brought Back Brought Back
+16% Synergy $1.71
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+16% Synergy $0.51
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+15% Synergy $0.90
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+15% Synergy $0.15
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.07
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+15% Synergy $0.20
Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.60
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.05
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+13% Synergy $0.17
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+13% Synergy $0.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.61
Unwind Unwind
+12% Synergy $1.21
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+12% Synergy $0.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy $1.78
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+11% Synergy $0.76
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $2.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.89
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.47
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
+7% Synergy $0.10
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.71
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-20% Synergy $2.63
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-36% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Time Wipe Time Wipe
+36% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+32% Synergy $0.70
Tezzeret's Ambition Tezzeret's Ambition
+17% Synergy $0.05
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+17% Synergy $0.10
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+17% Synergy $0.09
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+17% Synergy $0.49
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+16% Synergy $0.18
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+16% Synergy $0.09
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+16% Synergy $0.23
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+16% Synergy $0.09
Careful Study Careful Study
+16% Synergy $1.84
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+16% Synergy $0.92
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+16% Synergy $1.10
Recommission Recommission
+16% Synergy $0.16
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+16% Synergy $0.15
Resurrection Resurrection
+16% Synergy $0.14
Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $3.39
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+15% Synergy $0.07
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+15% Synergy $0.26
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+15% Synergy $1.31
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+15% Synergy $0.52
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+12% Synergy $1.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.22
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.45
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $2.70
Preordain Preordain
+7% Synergy $0.46
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $2.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+100% Synergy $0.03
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+33% Synergy $0.87
TARDIS TARDIS
+33% Synergy $0.09
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+33% Synergy $0.28
Cybership Cybership
+32% Synergy $0.36
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+28% Synergy $0.98
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+17% Synergy $0.61
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+17% Synergy $0.11
Hedgewitch's Mask Hedgewitch's Mask
+17% Synergy $0.03
Heart-Piercer Bow Heart-Piercer Bow
+17% Synergy $0.04
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+17% Synergy $0.09
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+17% Synergy $0.16
Runed Crown Runed Crown
+17% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+17% Synergy $0.08
Vial of Dragonfire Vial of Dragonfire
+17% Synergy $0.05
Darksteel Garrison Darksteel Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.72
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+17% Synergy $0.06
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+17% Synergy $0.91
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+16% Synergy $1.04
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+16% Synergy $0.90
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+16% Synergy $0.46
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+16% Synergy $6.13
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+16% Synergy $0.33
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+16% Synergy $0.59
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+16% Synergy $3.18
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $42.90
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+16% Synergy $30.94
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+16% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $51.84
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $24.10
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+15% Synergy $0.22
Lembas Lembas
+15% Synergy $1.25
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+15% Synergy $10.35
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+15% Synergy $11.23
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+14% Synergy $2.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+13% Synergy $5.38
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+12% Synergy $2.24
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+11% Synergy $1.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+33% Synergy $0.31
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+33% Synergy $0.12
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+33% Synergy $0.31
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.22
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+28% Synergy $0.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+25% Synergy $4.41
Hanna's Custody Hanna's Custody
+17% Synergy $1.35
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+17% Synergy $0.06
Marked by Honor Marked by Honor
+17% Synergy $0.07
Leaden Fists Leaden Fists
+17% Synergy $0.02
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+17% Synergy $0.52
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+17% Synergy $0.07
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+17% Synergy $0.76
Arcane Flight Arcane Flight
+17% Synergy $0.09
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+17% Synergy $0.04
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sun Clasp Sun Clasp
+17% Synergy $0.07
The War Games The War Games
+17% Synergy $0.15
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+16% Synergy $3.21
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.19
Rune of Flight Rune of Flight
+16% Synergy $0.08
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+16% Synergy $0.23
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+16% Synergy $2.32
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+16% Synergy $0.19
As Foretold As Foretold
+15% Synergy $1.43
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+15% Synergy $0.86
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+15% Synergy $0.26
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+14% Synergy $1.59
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $1.80
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+10% Synergy $3.12
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $1.24
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.77
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+6% Synergy $1.73
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.69

Planeswalkers

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

Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+16% Synergy $2.26
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+15% Synergy $6.96
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $0.90
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+13% Synergy $0.36
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.33

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 $3.51
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+26% Synergy $1.71
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+23% Synergy $2.05
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+16% Synergy $0.10
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+16% Synergy $0.15
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+16% Synergy $0.23
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $4.93
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+13% Synergy $5.11
Rivendell Rivendell
+12% Synergy $1.53
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+12% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+2% Synergy $1.27
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+1% Synergy $0.60
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $19.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $6.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+47% Synergy $0.49
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.15
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+17% Synergy $2.37
Orazca Relic Orazca Relic
+17% Synergy $0.09
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+16% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+16% Synergy $0.29
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+15% Synergy $0.56
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+14% Synergy $0.12
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+13% Synergy $0.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $3.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-26% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-33% Synergy $0.27

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 $5.86
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.17
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+31% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+28% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+26% Synergy $0.43
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+25% Synergy $0.16
Tundra Tundra
+21% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $3.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $8.82
Port Town Port Town
+19% Synergy $0.20
Shimmering Grotto Shimmering Grotto
+17% Synergy $0.11
Transguild Promenade Transguild Promenade
+17% Synergy $0.16
Unknown Shores Unknown Shores
+16% Synergy $0.07
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+16% Synergy $0.09
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+16% Synergy $0.16
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+15% Synergy $0.10
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+15% Synergy $0.49
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+15% Synergy $6.69
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+15% Synergy $0.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.09
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.24
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+13% Synergy $0.04
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+13% Synergy $0.19
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $30.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $4.69
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+8% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.06
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.07
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $14.57
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.10
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.09
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $5.41
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-7% Synergy $13.80
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.14
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-25% Synergy $0.16
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-28% Synergy $15.00

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Eighth Doctor.