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The Eighth Doctor
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureDoctor

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4158 Current Rank
#5058 Last Month

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.

Silver Myr Silver Myr
+57% Synergy $0.50
Austere Command Austere Command
+52% Synergy $0.43
Negate Negate
+38% Synergy $0.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $2.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Eighth Doctor decks.

Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+17% Synergy $51.58
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+16% Synergy $4.63
Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $7.19
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+13% Synergy $22.74
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $49.53
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $106.65
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+7% Synergy $16.73
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $52.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.18

Creatures

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

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+47% Synergy $0.18
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+42% Synergy $2.61
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+39% Synergy $0.48
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+33% Synergy $31.78
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+33% Synergy $0.58
Shambling Suit Shambling Suit
+33% Synergy $0.28
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+33% Synergy $0.28
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+33% Synergy $0.31
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+31% Synergy $0.31
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+28% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+25% Synergy $2.49
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+17% Synergy $0.25
Thought Sponge Thought Sponge
+17% Synergy $0.24
Romana II Romana II
+17% Synergy $0.21
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+17% Synergy $0.28
Rambunctious Mutt Rambunctious Mutt
+17% Synergy $0.21
Campus Guide Campus Guide
+17% Synergy $0.05
Screaming Swarm Screaming Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.07
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+16% Synergy $0.32
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+16% Synergy $0.36
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+16% Synergy $0.47
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+16% Synergy $3.98
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+16% Synergy $0.17
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+16% Synergy $3.05
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+16% Synergy $0.52
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.23
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+16% Synergy $0.79
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+16% Synergy $5.36
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+16% Synergy $0.89
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+16% Synergy $5.86
Crystalline Giant Crystalline Giant
+16% Synergy $0.38
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+16% Synergy $0.06
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+16% Synergy $0.59
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+16% Synergy $0.26
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+15% Synergy $4.56
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+15% Synergy $0.27
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+15% Synergy $0.51
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+15% Synergy $0.20
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+15% Synergy $3.90
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+14% Synergy $2.13
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+13% Synergy $0.22
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+11% Synergy $0.60
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.56
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+6% Synergy $26.85
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+6% Synergy $0.99
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $1.02
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+3% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Frantic Search Frantic Search
+38% Synergy $0.44
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+32% Synergy $0.13
Cancel Cancel
+31% Synergy $0.23
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+30% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+24% Synergy $2.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.37
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+17% Synergy $0.18
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+17% Synergy $0.12
Take into Custody Take into Custody
+17% Synergy $0.07
Roilmage's Trick Roilmage's Trick
+17% Synergy $0.09
True Love's Kiss True Love's Kiss
+17% Synergy $0.10
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+17% Synergy $0.19
Rakshasa's Disdain Rakshasa's Disdain
+17% Synergy $0.07
Turn into a Pumpkin Turn into a Pumpkin
+17% Synergy $0.07
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+16% Synergy $0.58
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+16% Synergy $0.06
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+16% Synergy $0.26
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+16% Synergy $0.23
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+16% Synergy $0.34
Stern Dismissal Stern Dismissal
+16% Synergy $0.14
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+16% Synergy $2.00
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+16% Synergy $0.46
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+16% Synergy $0.27
Convolute Convolute
+16% Synergy $0.09
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+16% Synergy $0.12
Annul Annul
+16% Synergy $0.29
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+16% Synergy $1.89
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+15% Synergy $0.18
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+15% Synergy $0.13
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.35
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $3.44
Displace Displace
+14% Synergy $0.48
Access Denied Access Denied
+14% Synergy $2.48
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+13% Synergy $10.93
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.43
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+12% Synergy $1.97
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy $0.29
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+12% Synergy $8.80
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $0.72
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $7.43
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $44.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.05
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $1.87
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.25
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $2.91

Sorceries

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

Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+32% Synergy $0.26
Preordain Preordain
+24% Synergy $0.57
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+20% Synergy $0.29
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+17% Synergy $0.13
Shifting Loyalties Shifting Loyalties
+17% Synergy $0.06
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+17% Synergy $1.64
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+17% Synergy $0.47
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+17% Synergy $0.13
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+17% Synergy $0.09
Power of Persuasion Power of Persuasion
+17% Synergy $0.11
Tezzeret's Ambition Tezzeret's Ambition
+17% Synergy $0.05
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+16% Synergy $0.24
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+16% Synergy $0.23
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+16% Synergy $0.19
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+16% Synergy $0.32
Resurrection Resurrection
+16% Synergy $0.20
Careful Study Careful Study
+16% Synergy $4.62
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+16% Synergy $0.83
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+16% Synergy $0.13
Recommission Recommission
+16% Synergy $0.29
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+16% Synergy $0.18
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+15% Synergy $1.93
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $3.80
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+13% Synergy $1.39
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.35
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+12% Synergy $1.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.31
Winged Words Winged Words
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.58
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $3.09
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.40
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $5.37
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $2.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+33% Synergy $0.13
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+28% Synergy $2.51
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+20% Synergy $1.05
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+18% Synergy $1.28
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+17% Synergy $0.16
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+17% Synergy $0.78
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+17% Synergy $0.39
Idol of Endurance Idol of Endurance
+17% Synergy $0.12
TARDIS TARDIS
+17% Synergy $0.20
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+17% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Encyclopedia Arcane Encyclopedia
+17% Synergy $0.10
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+17% Synergy $0.94
Crook of Condemnation Crook of Condemnation
+17% Synergy $0.06
Runed Crown Runed Crown
+17% Synergy $0.05
Hedgewitch's Mask Hedgewitch's Mask
+17% Synergy $0.14
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+16% Synergy $0.43
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+16% Synergy $1.92
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+16% Synergy $0.30
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+16% Synergy $30.89
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $59.49
Cybership Cybership
+16% Synergy $0.45
Witching Well Witching Well
+16% Synergy $0.15
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+16% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $49.29
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+16% Synergy $6.42
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+16% Synergy $1.42
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $23.21
Spellbook Spellbook
+15% Synergy $4.77
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+15% Synergy $13.11
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+15% Synergy $0.25
Lembas Lembas
+15% Synergy $1.74
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+15% Synergy $20.88
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+12% Synergy $1.45
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+11% Synergy $2.59
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $4.85
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+10% Synergy $20.07
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $5.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.48
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+28% Synergy $3.18
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+27% Synergy $3.42
Arcane Flight Arcane Flight
+17% Synergy $0.09
Hanna's Custody Hanna's Custody
+17% Synergy $1.29
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+17% Synergy $0.51
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+17% Synergy $0.50
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+17% Synergy $0.59
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+17% Synergy $0.18
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+16% Synergy $0.28
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+16% Synergy $4.16
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+16% Synergy $0.61
Rune of Flight Rune of Flight
+16% Synergy $0.11
Regenerations Restored Regenerations Restored
+16% Synergy $0.22
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+16% Synergy $1.91
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+16% Synergy $0.34
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+16% Synergy $0.34
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+16% Synergy $0.32
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+15% Synergy $0.90
As Foretold As Foretold
+15% Synergy $1.65
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+14% Synergy $1.21
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+13% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $2.62
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.22
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+7% Synergy $1.65
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+7% Synergy $5.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $58.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $5.86

Planeswalkers

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

Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+16% Synergy $3.21
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.29
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+15% Synergy $8.76
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.80
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+14% Synergy $0.32
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.60
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+13% Synergy $0.35
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+12% Synergy $8.02

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+50% Synergy $0.25
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+33% Synergy $0.94
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+28% Synergy $5.99
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+23% Synergy $7.61
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $24.44
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.44
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+2% Synergy $0.96
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+1% Synergy $0.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+31% Synergy $4.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.31
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+15% Synergy $1.09
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+14% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $37.01
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $3.80
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-26% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+46% Synergy $0.29
Meandering River Meandering River
+46% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.09
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+32% Synergy $0.11
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+31% Synergy $0.14
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+30% Synergy $1.00
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy $0.31
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+27% Synergy $4.99
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+26% Synergy $0.47
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+25% Synergy $0.28
Tundra Tundra
+21% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $15.77
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.22
Painted Bluffs Painted Bluffs
+17% Synergy $0.20
Shimmering Grotto Shimmering Grotto
+17% Synergy $0.11
Transguild Promenade Transguild Promenade
+17% Synergy $0.13
Unknown Shores Unknown Shores
+16% Synergy $0.07
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+16% Synergy $0.19
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+15% Synergy $7.40
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+15% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.36
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $9.37
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $35.46
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $2.56
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+9% Synergy $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $3.56
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.35
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.22
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $13.90
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.61
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $16.38
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $6.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-14% Synergy $7.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-21% Synergy $0.19
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-27% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-33% Synergy $0.27

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