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The Eighth Doctor
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureDoctor

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
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.

Austere Command Austere Command
+52% Synergy $0.64
Negate Negate
+39% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+28% Synergy $2.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $0.99

Top Cards

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

Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+32% Synergy $6.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $55.57
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+16% Synergy $5.03
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+13% Synergy $24.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $57.11
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $98.98
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+7% Synergy $16.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $56.33
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+50% Synergy $0.29
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+50% Synergy $0.23
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+42% Synergy $1.54
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+42% Synergy $0.52
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+39% Synergy $0.44
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+33% Synergy $0.21
Romana II Romana II
+33% Synergy $0.23
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+33% Synergy $0.20
Shambling Suit Shambling Suit
+33% Synergy $0.30
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+33% Synergy $30.58
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+33% Synergy $0.20
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+31% Synergy $0.33
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+28% Synergy $0.26
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+24% Synergy $0.40
Grey Havens Navigator Grey Havens Navigator
+17% Synergy $0.12
Thought Sponge Thought Sponge
+17% Synergy $0.28
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+17% Synergy $0.17
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+17% Synergy $0.21
Shire Scarecrow Shire Scarecrow
+17% Synergy $0.13
Screaming Swarm Screaming Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.12
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+17% Synergy $0.29
Boros Elite Boros Elite
+17% Synergy $0.15
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $2.53
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+16% Synergy $0.15
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+16% Synergy $4.72
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+16% Synergy $0.50
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+16% Synergy $1.28
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+16% Synergy $0.53
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+16% Synergy $2.45
Xerex Strobe-Knight Xerex Strobe-Knight
+16% Synergy $0.09
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+16% Synergy $0.14
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+16% Synergy $3.40
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+16% Synergy $0.25
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+16% Synergy $0.34
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+16% Synergy $0.42
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+16% Synergy $0.83
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+15% Synergy $0.31
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+15% Synergy $0.78
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+15% Synergy $4.67
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+15% Synergy $4.00
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+13% Synergy $0.23
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+13% Synergy $0.35
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+12% Synergy $0.44
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+11% Synergy $3.72
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $7.21
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+6% Synergy $0.27
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+6% Synergy $42.37
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+5% Synergy $0.84
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.89
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Frantic Search Frantic Search
+38% Synergy $0.45
Take into Custody Take into Custody
+33% Synergy $0.08
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+33% Synergy $0.69
Convolute Convolute
+33% Synergy $0.22
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+32% Synergy $0.32
Annul Annul
+32% Synergy $0.26
Cancel Cancel
+31% Synergy $0.32
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+30% Synergy $0.35
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+24% Synergy $2.05
Opt Opt
+24% Synergy $0.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.33
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+17% Synergy $0.13
Roilmage's Trick Roilmage's Trick
+17% Synergy $0.08
True Love's Kiss True Love's Kiss
+17% Synergy $0.08
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+17% Synergy $0.16
Turn into a Pumpkin Turn into a Pumpkin
+17% Synergy $0.07
Stern Dismissal Stern Dismissal
+16% Synergy $0.12
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+16% Synergy $0.33
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+16% Synergy $0.25
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+16% Synergy $0.08
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+16% Synergy $0.46
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+16% Synergy $0.28
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+16% Synergy $0.16
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+16% Synergy $1.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.37
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+15% Synergy $0.21
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+15% Synergy $0.15
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.30
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.30
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+15% Synergy $1.16
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+15% Synergy $0.18
Displace Displace
+14% Synergy $0.38
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+13% Synergy $10.10
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.47
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+12% Synergy $1.83
Consider Consider
+12% Synergy $0.25
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+12% Synergy $9.22
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.68
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+11% Synergy $0.50
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $8.81
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $47.88
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.41
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $1.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $5.64
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.47
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.19
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.13

Sorceries

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

Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+32% Synergy $0.24
Preordain Preordain
+24% Synergy $0.64
Shifting Loyalties Shifting Loyalties
+17% Synergy $0.06
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+17% Synergy $0.19
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+17% Synergy $1.21
Power of Persuasion Power of Persuasion
+17% Synergy $0.18
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+17% Synergy $0.64
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+17% Synergy $0.25
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+17% Synergy $0.07
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+16% Synergy $0.26
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+16% Synergy $0.23
Careful Study Careful Study
+16% Synergy $5.10
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+16% Synergy $0.28
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+16% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+16% Synergy $0.98
Resurrection Resurrection
+16% Synergy $0.24
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+15% Synergy $1.95
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $3.76
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.35
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+13% Synergy $1.14
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.31
Winged Words Winged Words
+12% Synergy $0.34
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+12% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $3.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.35
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.64
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.79
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-11% Synergy $3.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+33% Synergy $0.33
TARDIS TARDIS
+33% Synergy $0.27
Cybership Cybership
+32% Synergy $0.53
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+28% Synergy $2.34
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+25% Synergy $0.15
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+17% Synergy $0.33
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+17% Synergy $0.96
Idol of Endurance Idol of Endurance
+17% Synergy $0.16
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+17% Synergy $0.44
Darksteel Garrison Darksteel Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.75
Crook of Condemnation Crook of Condemnation
+17% Synergy $0.10
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+16% Synergy $1.09
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+16% Synergy $0.49
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+16% Synergy $2.18
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+16% Synergy $30.77
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+16% Synergy $0.48
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+16% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $54.75
Witching Well Witching Well
+16% Synergy $0.17
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+16% Synergy $6.90
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+16% Synergy $1.04
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $21.66
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.04
Spellbook Spellbook
+15% Synergy $4.50
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+15% Synergy $19.40
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+15% Synergy $0.23
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+15% Synergy $13.66
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+12% Synergy $1.78
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+10% Synergy $24.59
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.85
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+33% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+27% Synergy $3.74
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+17% Synergy $0.78
Marked by Honor Marked by Honor
+17% Synergy $0.12
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+17% Synergy $0.04
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+17% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+17% Synergy $0.24
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+17% Synergy $0.13
Sun Clasp Sun Clasp
+17% Synergy $0.11
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+17% Synergy $0.44
The War Games The War Games
+17% Synergy $0.25
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+17% Synergy $1.07
Leaden Fists Leaden Fists
+17% Synergy $0.03
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+16% Synergy $0.67
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+16% Synergy $4.20
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.35
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+16% Synergy $0.36
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+16% Synergy $1.08
Regenerations Restored Regenerations Restored
+16% Synergy $0.24
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+16% Synergy $1.92
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+15% Synergy $0.35
As Foretold As Foretold
+15% Synergy $1.34
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+14% Synergy $0.55
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+13% Synergy $0.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+13% Synergy $0.60
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+11% Synergy $0.58
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+11% Synergy $2.53
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.57
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.44
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+7% Synergy $3.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.56
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $3.53

Planeswalkers

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

Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+16% Synergy $3.75
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.31
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+15% Synergy $10.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+14% Synergy $1.66
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+14% Synergy $0.24
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.33
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+13% Synergy $9.53
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+13% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+46% Synergy $6.05
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+33% Synergy $0.27
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+26% Synergy $0.76
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+16% Synergy $0.20
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+16% Synergy $0.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $28.81
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.98
Rivendell Rivendell
+12% Synergy $1.50
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+12% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+6% Synergy $4.64
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+2% Synergy $0.86
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+1% Synergy $0.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+48% Synergy $3.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.34
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+16% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+16% Synergy $0.38
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+15% Synergy $1.62
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+13% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $37.54
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $4.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-26% Synergy $2.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-34% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+44% Synergy $4.99
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+31% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+30% Synergy $0.34
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+30% Synergy $0.25
Meandering River Meandering River
+30% Synergy $0.11
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+27% Synergy $0.11
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+26% Synergy $0.37
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+21% Synergy $0.32
Port Town Port Town
+20% Synergy $0.24
Tundra Tundra
+20% Synergy $3000.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $14.49
Painted Bluffs Painted Bluffs
+17% Synergy $0.18
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+16% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+15% Synergy $0.16
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+15% Synergy $0.13
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.68
City of Brass City of Brass
+12% Synergy $9.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $39.63
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $1.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $2.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $5.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-2% Synergy $13.05
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.28
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.63
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $18.97
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-6% Synergy $6.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-14% Synergy $6.79
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-19% Synergy $0.19
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-27% Synergy $0.35

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