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The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I: Control
Price tag $3.67

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The Eighth Doctor K-9, Mark I
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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Control 25% Good Stuff 25% Graveyard 25% Historic 25%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I Control game on their own.

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+99% Synergy $5.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+92% Synergy $101.75

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+99% Synergy $4.96
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+99% Synergy $0.36
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+99% Synergy $1.11
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+98% Synergy $4.77
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+98% Synergy $0.38
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+97% Synergy $0.23
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+97% Synergy $5.65
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+96% Synergy $0.54
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+96% Synergy $2.13
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+93% Synergy $1.48
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+90% Synergy $0.27
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+89% Synergy $0.58
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+88% Synergy $3.85
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+100% Synergy $7.19
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
+100% Synergy $8.26
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+100% Synergy $1.05
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+100% Synergy $1.97
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+100% Synergy $3.11
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+100% Synergy $0.71

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's Control deck ahead.

Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+99% Synergy $2.53
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+99% Synergy $2.17
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+98% Synergy $5.78
Refute Refute
+98% Synergy $0.29
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+98% Synergy $3.29
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+96% Synergy $4.28
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+95% Synergy $1.49
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+92% Synergy $0.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+31% Synergy $1.44
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+100% Synergy $1.69
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+100% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I.

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+99% Synergy $1.00
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+94% Synergy $0.32
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+100% Synergy $0.41
Oketra's Last Mercy Oketra's Last Mercy
+100% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I Control decks.

Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+99% Synergy $1.12
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+99% Synergy $11.24
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+98% Synergy $30.98
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+98% Synergy $3.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+93% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+80% Synergy $3.93
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+100% Synergy $0.34
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+100% Synergy $0.44
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+100% Synergy $0.19
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+100% Synergy $9.52
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+100% Synergy $8.48

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I decks.

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+99% Synergy $6.53
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+98% Synergy $9.17
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+93% Synergy $3.91
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+100% Synergy $0.26
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
+100% Synergy $0.24
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+100% Synergy $0.27
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+100% Synergy $0.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's Control game plan.

Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+97% Synergy $0.29
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+96% Synergy $10.01
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+100% Synergy $9.15

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I Control decks.

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+97% Synergy $1.71
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+97% Synergy $0.41
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+96% Synergy $6.78
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+94% Synergy $12.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+90% Synergy $6.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+52% Synergy $2.76
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+100% Synergy $0.21
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+100% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's Control strategy.

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+98% Synergy $2.01
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+98% Synergy $14.69
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+96% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's Control decks.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+99% Synergy $0.36
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+99% Synergy $2.05
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+99% Synergy $3.73
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+98% Synergy $8.75
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+92% Synergy $0.30
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+86% Synergy $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+82% Synergy $11.43
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+81% Synergy $0.13
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+80% Synergy $4.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+73% Synergy $0.36
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+73% Synergy $9.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+61% Synergy $18.75
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+60% Synergy $5.38
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+37% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+34% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I: Control.

Rhoda, Geist Avenger Timin, Youthful Geist Rhoda, Geist Avenger // Timin, Youthful Geist
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Eighth Doctor Barbara Wright The Eighth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eighth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eighth Doctor Jo Grant The Eighth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Eighth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Eighth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Eighth Doctor Peri Brown The Eighth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fifth Doctor Jo Grant The Fifth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Fifth Doctor Martha Jones The Fifth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Fifth Doctor Rose Tyler The Fifth Doctor // Rose Tyler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fifth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fifth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fifth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fifth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fifth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
The Fifth Doctor Rose Noble The Fifth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Fifth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Second Doctor Ian Chesterton The Second Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Second Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Second Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces