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The Eighth Doctor
Price tag $0.18

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 22 companions.

High Synergy Cards

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+53% Synergy $6.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+45% Synergy $1.11
Austere Command Austere Command
+43% Synergy $0.42
Negate Negate
+29% Synergy $0.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $1.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+17% Synergy $3.62

Top Cards

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

Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+27% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
+25% Synergy $6.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+13% Synergy $58.38
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+13% Synergy $5.23
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy $22.71
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $108.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $58.09
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $16.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+42% Synergy $0.30
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+42% Synergy $0.29
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+34% Synergy $1.39
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+34% Synergy $0.52
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+31% Synergy $0.46
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+28% Synergy $0.20
Romana II Romana II
+28% Synergy $0.27
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+28% Synergy $0.22
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+28% Synergy $0.29
Shambling Suit Shambling Suit
+28% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+28% Synergy $0.33
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+28% Synergy $1.04
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+28% Synergy $2.03
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+27% Synergy $26.29
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+27% Synergy $3.37
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+27% Synergy $9.07
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+26% Synergy $0.35
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $20.63
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+24% Synergy $0.32
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+24% Synergy $0.26
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+19% Synergy $0.44
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+18% Synergy $0.36
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+17% Synergy $0.33
Shire Scarecrow Shire Scarecrow
+14% Synergy $0.23
Grey Havens Navigator Grey Havens Navigator
+14% Synergy $0.08
Savior of Ollenbock Savior of Ollenbock
+14% Synergy $0.36
Thought Sponge Thought Sponge
+14% Synergy $0.31
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+14% Synergy $0.31
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+14% Synergy $0.23
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+14% Synergy $0.61
Xerex Strobe-Knight Xerex Strobe-Knight
+14% Synergy $0.11
Corridor Monitor Corridor Monitor
+14% Synergy $0.17
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+14% Synergy $0.15
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+13% Synergy $4.17
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+13% Synergy $0.52
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+13% Synergy $1.68
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+13% Synergy $0.44
Reveillark Reveillark
+12% Synergy $0.88
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+12% Synergy $6.11
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+12% Synergy $3.68
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+12% Synergy $0.32
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+11% Synergy $2.62
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.24
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.90
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+8% Synergy $32.56
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+4% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.30
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+3% Synergy $33.93
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+3% Synergy $0.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.10

Instants

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

Take into Custody Take into Custody
+28% Synergy $0.05
Convolute Convolute
+28% Synergy $0.19
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+28% Synergy $0.82
Brought Back Brought Back
+28% Synergy $2.85
Unsubstantiate Unsubstantiate
+27% Synergy $0.28
Annul Annul
+27% Synergy $0.31
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+27% Synergy $0.35
Cancel Cancel
+26% Synergy $0.32
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+24% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+24% Synergy $1.97
Consider Consider
+23% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
+20% Synergy $1.71
Opt Opt
+19% Synergy $0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.96
Roilmage's Trick Roilmage's Trick
+14% Synergy $0.07
Rakshasa's Disdain Rakshasa's Disdain
+14% Synergy $0.07
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+14% Synergy $0.22
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+14% Synergy $3.07
Stern Dismissal Stern Dismissal
+14% Synergy $0.16
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+13% Synergy $0.33
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+13% Synergy $0.44
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+13% Synergy $0.23
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+13% Synergy $0.33
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+13% Synergy $4.78
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.27
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+13% Synergy $1.07
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+13% Synergy $0.21
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+12% Synergy $0.18
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+12% Synergy $2.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+12% Synergy $1.40
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+12% Synergy $0.18
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.17
Revitalize Revitalize
+11% Synergy $0.14
Displace Displace
+11% Synergy $0.43
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+11% Synergy $4.57
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $10.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.43
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.18
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+10% Synergy $0.26
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+9% Synergy $2.33
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+9% Synergy $1.62
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.52
Snap Snap
+7% Synergy $3.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.24
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $10.00
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $7.20

Sorceries

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

Breath of Life Breath of Life
+28% Synergy $0.27
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+28% Synergy $0.25
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+27% Synergy $2.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+27% Synergy $0.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+22% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+19% Synergy $0.50
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+17% Synergy $1.24
Windfall Windfall
+16% Synergy $4.94
Shifting Loyalties Shifting Loyalties
+14% Synergy $0.07
Power of Persuasion Power of Persuasion
+14% Synergy $0.21
Inscription of Insight Inscription of Insight
+14% Synergy $0.18
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+14% Synergy $0.25
Remember the Fallen Remember the Fallen
+14% Synergy $0.10
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+14% Synergy $1.55
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+14% Synergy $0.06
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+14% Synergy $0.80
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+14% Synergy $0.20
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+14% Synergy $0.19
Resurrection Resurrection
+13% Synergy $0.23
Careful Study Careful Study
+13% Synergy $4.01
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+13% Synergy $0.52
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.14
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+12% Synergy $0.32
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+11% Synergy $5.97
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.24
Ravenform Ravenform
+10% Synergy $0.32
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+10% Synergy $1.41
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+9% Synergy $0.28
Winged Words Winged Words
+9% Synergy $0.38
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.91
Ponder Ponder
+2% Synergy $1.73
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.33
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-13% Synergy $2.61

Utility Artifacts

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+28% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+28% Synergy $0.33
Cybership Cybership
+27% Synergy $0.74
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+23% Synergy $2.17
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+19% Synergy $0.24
Crook of Condemnation Crook of Condemnation
+14% Synergy $0.11
Idol of Endurance Idol of Endurance
+14% Synergy $0.20
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+14% Synergy $0.84
Darksteel Garrison Darksteel Garrison
+14% Synergy $0.76
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+14% Synergy $0.27
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+14% Synergy $1.21
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+14% Synergy $0.39
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+14% Synergy $0.36
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+13% Synergy $2.91
Witching Well Witching Well
+13% Synergy $0.18
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+13% Synergy $1.02
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+13% Synergy $8.34
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+13% Synergy $1.03
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $14.15
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $54.81
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+13% Synergy $33.87
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+13% Synergy $0.59
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+13% Synergy $0.79
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $17.55
Spellbook Spellbook
+12% Synergy $3.84
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+12% Synergy $0.35
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+12% Synergy $11.00
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+12% Synergy $18.39
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+12% Synergy $31.22
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+12% Synergy $5.01
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+9% Synergy $2.01
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+7% Synergy $24.82
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.47
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $6.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.39

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
+28% Synergy $0.37
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+27% Synergy $1.81
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+27% Synergy $1.20
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+21% Synergy $5.34
Leaden Fists Leaden Fists
+14% Synergy $0.05
Griffin Guide Griffin Guide
+14% Synergy $0.14
Dreams of the Dead Dreams of the Dead
+14% Synergy $0.28
The War Games The War Games
+14% Synergy $0.30
Disturbing Conversion Disturbing Conversion
+14% Synergy $0.10
Sun Clasp Sun Clasp
+14% Synergy $0.14
Marked by Honor Marked by Honor
+14% Synergy $0.06
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+14% Synergy $0.52
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+14% Synergy $0.80
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+14% Synergy $0.25
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+14% Synergy $0.95
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+14% Synergy $0.41
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+14% Synergy $0.33
Regenerations Restored Regenerations Restored
+13% Synergy $0.28
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+13% Synergy $0.72
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+13% Synergy $0.35
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+13% Synergy $4.44
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+13% Synergy $0.38
As Foretold As Foretold
+13% Synergy $1.71
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+12% Synergy $0.38
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+11% Synergy $0.62
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.65
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+10% Synergy $0.30
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+8% Synergy $4.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.69
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+7% Synergy $1.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+3% Synergy $3.95
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $4.71
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+13% Synergy $0.66
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+13% Synergy $4.50
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.34
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+12% Synergy $10.32
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+12% Synergy $1.92
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+11% Synergy $0.33
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.40
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $1.44
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $9.02

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+28% Synergy $0.45
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+21% Synergy $0.64
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+14% Synergy $0.86
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+14% Synergy $0.33
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+13% Synergy $0.31
Wasteland Wasteland
+13% Synergy $28.49
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+12% Synergy $4.72
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+12% Synergy $0.91
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $7.19
Rivendell Rivendell
+10% Synergy $1.91
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+9% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $30.54
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $3.86
Ancient Den Ancient Den
0% Synergy $0.93
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-1% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $0.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+40% Synergy $3.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+28% Synergy $0.33
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+13% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+13% Synergy $0.39
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+12% Synergy $0.97
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+10% Synergy $0.38
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+8% Synergy $37.57
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $5.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $3.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-21% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-27% Synergy $2.50
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-42% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+45% Synergy $5.35
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+35% Synergy $0.23
Tundra Tundra
+29% Synergy $3000.00
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+26% Synergy $0.31
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+25% Synergy $0.35
Meandering River Meandering River
+25% Synergy $0.13
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+24% Synergy $16.09
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+24% Synergy $1.97
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+22% Synergy $0.14
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+22% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+21% Synergy $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.16
Painted Bluffs Painted Bluffs
+14% Synergy $0.19
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+13% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.30
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+12% Synergy $0.16
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+11% Synergy $0.67
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+10% Synergy $16.55
Port Town Port Town
+10% Synergy $0.22
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $11.01
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $10.49
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+9% Synergy $0.13
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $37.92
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+8% Synergy $0.32
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.55
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $32.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $37.32
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $3.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+4% Synergy $2.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.10
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+0% Synergy $7.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.21
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $8.02
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $8.50
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-7% Synergy $6.42
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-10% Synergy $18.79
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-21% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-30% Synergy $0.38

Similar Commanders

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