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The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Price tag $0.52

Legendary CreatureDoctor Human Detective

The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith decks.

Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+49% Synergy $1.49
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+49% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+72% Synergy $0.47
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+57% Synergy $0.68
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+56% Synergy $0.29
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+54% Synergy $8.43
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+53% Synergy $6.81
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+50% Synergy $5.75
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+50% Synergy $0.94
Rivendell Rivendell
+49% Synergy $1.80
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+45% Synergy $27.60
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+43% Synergy $5.37

Top Cards

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

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+42% Synergy $0.35
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
+40% Synergy $0.22
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+34% Synergy $3.63
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+34% Synergy $2.07
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+33% Synergy $0.25
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+33% Synergy $2.08
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+28% Synergy $0.38
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+27% Synergy $3.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $3.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $3.90

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $14.79
The One Ring The One Ring
+19% Synergy $100.62
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $72.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $59.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $40.68

Creatures

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

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+28% Synergy $1.56
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+27% Synergy $0.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $4.49
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+25% Synergy $0.28
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+25% Synergy $5.87
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+24% Synergy $0.48
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+20% Synergy $0.35
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+18% Synergy $1.87
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+18% Synergy $0.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $56.42

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+14% Synergy $0.55
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+11% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.92
Counterspell Counterspell
-27% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

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

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+26% Synergy $0.53
Windfall Windfall
+14% Synergy $4.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+26% Synergy $16.60
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+26% Synergy $17.34
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+26% Synergy $2.79
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+26% Synergy $0.41

Enchantments

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

Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+27% Synergy $5.73
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+24% Synergy $10.48
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+24% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+10% Synergy $12.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+25% Synergy $9.54

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+41% Synergy $1.86
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+36% Synergy $22.14
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+36% Synergy $14.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+34% Synergy $40.48
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+31% Synergy $13.73
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+28% Synergy $62.70
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $15.14
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $8.82
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+16% Synergy $3.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+33% Synergy $0.67
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+26% Synergy $0.38
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+25% Synergy $3.98
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+23% Synergy $44.67
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+23% Synergy $0.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+21% Synergy $241.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+15% Synergy $3.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $3.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $3.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+63% Synergy $4.25
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+40% Synergy $0.30
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+26% Synergy $0.34
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+25% Synergy $7.50
Tundra Tundra
+24% Synergy $3000.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.46
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $18.52
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy $7.96
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-39% Synergy $0.42

Similar Commanders

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

The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fifth Doctor Martha Jones The Fifth Doctor // Martha Jones
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eighth Doctor Peri Brown The Eighth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Seventh Doctor Jo Grant The Seventh Doctor // Jo Grant
The Eighth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Eighth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fifth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Eleventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eleventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Prismatic Piper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful The Prismatic Piper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fifth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fourteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Seventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Seventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Sixth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Sixth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Fourth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Sixth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Sixth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fourth Doctor Donna Noble The Fourth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Sixth Doctor Peri Brown The Sixth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fourth Doctor Romana II The Fourth Doctor // Romana II
The Sixth Doctor Romana II The Sixth Doctor // Romana II
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Sixth Doctor Jo Grant The Sixth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Eighth Doctor Donna Noble The Eighth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Fourteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fourteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Fourth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Ninth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Ninth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The First Doctor Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
Prava of the Steel Legion Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Prava of the Steel Legion // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful