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The Fifth Doctor
Price tag $0.14

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.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3310 Current Rank
#2555 Last Week
#3644 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Fifth Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Fifth Doctor can have any of these 23 companions.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Fifth Doctor decks.

Secret of Bloodbending Secret of Bloodbending
+19% Synergy $1.09
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+8% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Gold Myr Gold Myr
+32% Synergy $1.91
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+28% Synergy $0.50
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+28% Synergy $0.42
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+26% Synergy $0.91
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+26% Synergy $0.26
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+20% Synergy $1.35
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+20% Synergy $7.43
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+19% Synergy $3.32
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+19% Synergy $0.34
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+19% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+15% Synergy $4.96
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+15% Synergy $9.07
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.58
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.71
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-14% Synergy $2.63
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-20% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $46.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $49.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $30.49
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $37.99

Creatures

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

Wraith, Vicious Vigilante Wraith, Vicious Vigilante
+21% Synergy $0.08
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+16% Synergy $0.41
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+16% Synergy $13.91
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+16% Synergy $1.03
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+15% Synergy $0.09
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+15% Synergy $0.52
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+15% Synergy $4.77
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+14% Synergy $0.16
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+13% Synergy $0.29
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+13% Synergy $0.10
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+10% Synergy $0.17
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+10% Synergy $0.28
Skyward Spider Skyward Spider
+10% Synergy $0.04
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+10% Synergy $1.14
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+10% Synergy $0.08
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+10% Synergy $0.95
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+10% Synergy $0.20
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+10% Synergy $0.07
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+10% Synergy $0.17
Alloy Myr Alloy Myr
+10% Synergy $0.41
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+10% Synergy $0.40
Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber Sun-Spider, Nimble Webber
+9% Synergy $0.08
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+9% Synergy $0.39
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+9% Synergy $3.86
Dawnstrike Vanguard Dawnstrike Vanguard
+9% Synergy $0.06
Vedalken Engineer Vedalken Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.19
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+8% Synergy $0.80
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
+8% Synergy $0.11
Luxknight Breacher Luxknight Breacher
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+7% Synergy $0.54
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.08
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+7% Synergy $0.32
Aeronaut Admiral Aeronaut Admiral
+7% Synergy $0.10
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+6% Synergy $6.97
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $2.57
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+5% Synergy $3.55
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+5% Synergy $1.55
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+4% Synergy $0.52
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+3% Synergy $2.79
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+3% Synergy $0.72
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+3% Synergy $6.46
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+2% Synergy $0.49
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+2% Synergy $0.29
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+2% Synergy $0.42
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+1% Synergy $0.11
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
0% Synergy $0.24
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
-5% Synergy $0.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-16% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+13% Synergy $0.51
Refute Refute
+10% Synergy $0.09
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+9% Synergy $0.10
Zealous Display Zealous Display
+9% Synergy $0.03
Elspeth's Smite Elspeth's Smite
+7% Synergy $0.12
Serpentine Ambush Serpentine Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.05
Remove Soul Remove Soul
+7% Synergy $0.23
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $1.07
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.07
Anticipate Anticipate
+6% Synergy $0.05
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+6% Synergy $1.64
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+6% Synergy $0.10
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+6% Synergy $0.07
Frost Breath Frost Breath
+6% Synergy $0.03
Time Stop Time Stop
+6% Synergy $0.20
To Arms! To Arms!
+6% Synergy $0.16
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+6% Synergy $0.18
Osseous Exhale Osseous Exhale
+6% Synergy $0.04
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+5% Synergy $9.59
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+5% Synergy $0.15
Think Twice Think Twice
+5% Synergy $0.06
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.40
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+5% Synergy $0.07
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+5% Synergy $0.08
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.21
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.10
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.60
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+4% Synergy $0.15
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.06
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $7.42
Rewind Rewind
+2% Synergy $0.42
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+2% Synergy $0.15
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $14.89
Absorb Absorb
0% Synergy $0.41
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $2.69
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $45.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+11% Synergy $0.25
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+9% Synergy $2.33
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+9% Synergy $9.56
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+8% Synergy $3.64
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+8% Synergy $1.00
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+7% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.49
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+6% Synergy $0.32
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+6% Synergy $0.08
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+6% Synergy $3.59
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.11
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal
+6% Synergy $0.38
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+6% Synergy $2.16
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+5% Synergy $0.14
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.31
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+5% Synergy $3.07
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.17
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+4% Synergy $4.62
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.16
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+4% Synergy $6.67
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+4% Synergy $0.21
Stall Out Stall Out
+4% Synergy $0.04
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.65
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
0% Synergy $0.98
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.70
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.18
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.10
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $3.39
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-15% Synergy $2.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Lumen-Class Frigate Lumen-Class Frigate
+16% Synergy $0.21
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+12% Synergy $1.83
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+10% Synergy $0.11
TARDIS TARDIS
+10% Synergy $0.09
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+9% Synergy $2.24
Biorganic Carapace Biorganic Carapace
+9% Synergy $0.18
Wedgelight Rammer Wedgelight Rammer
+9% Synergy $0.03
Uthros Scanship Uthros Scanship
+9% Synergy $0.06
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+8% Synergy $13.84
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+8% Synergy $0.13
Fishing Pole Fishing Pole
+8% Synergy $0.06
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+7% Synergy $0.33
Rescue Skiff Rescue Skiff
+7% Synergy $0.05
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+7% Synergy $4.82
Ace's Baseball Bat Ace's Baseball Bat
+7% Synergy $0.19
Millstone Millstone
+7% Synergy $0.07
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+7% Synergy $0.22
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $29.23
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+6% Synergy $3.89
The Seriema The Seriema
+6% Synergy $0.93
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+6% Synergy $2.06
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+6% Synergy $14.90
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+6% Synergy $0.03
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+5% Synergy $1.28
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+5% Synergy $11.23
Broadcast Rambler Broadcast Rambler
+5% Synergy $0.04
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+4% Synergy $6.14
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+4% Synergy $1.62
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+4% Synergy $0.16
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+4% Synergy $4.70
Alacrian Armory Alacrian Armory
+4% Synergy $0.07
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+3% Synergy $0.96
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+3% Synergy $2.22
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+3% Synergy $0.49
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.38
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+2% Synergy $0.23
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+1% Synergy $0.98
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $34.01
Manifold Key Manifold Key
0% Synergy $1.18
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
0% Synergy $0.09
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $3.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.19
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-4% Synergy $2.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+10% Synergy $0.04
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+10% Synergy $0.09
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $5.56
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $4.00
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+7% Synergy $0.45
Surgical Suite // Hospital Room Surgical Suite // Hospital Room
+7% Synergy $0.11
High Ground High Ground
+7% Synergy $0.31
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+7% Synergy $0.11
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+6% Synergy $2.93
Levitation Levitation
+6% Synergy $0.24
Charmed Sleep Charmed Sleep
+6% Synergy $0.12
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.10
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.33
Armed with Proof Armed with Proof
+6% Synergy $0.08
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+5% Synergy $1.87
Out of Time Out of Time
+5% Synergy $0.17
Fresh Start Fresh Start
+5% Synergy $0.08
Wingspan Stride Wingspan Stride
+5% Synergy $0.04
Flood the Engine Flood the Engine
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+5% Synergy $0.20
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $1.96
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+4% Synergy $2.53
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $0.60
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
0% Synergy $1.73
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.07
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $9.06
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-17% Synergy $4.69

Planeswalkers

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

Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+6% Synergy $3.25
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+6% Synergy $0.90
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+3% Synergy $0.36
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.10
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.33
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+6% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $0.58
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+4% Synergy $4.47
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $6.12
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.05
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+3% Synergy $1.71
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $10.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.23
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+2% Synergy $0.51
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+1% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-1% Synergy $2.05
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
-1% Synergy $0.68
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $10.25
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-4% Synergy $1.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $34.91
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.37
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-9% Synergy $0.60
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-35% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+11% Synergy $0.49
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+9% Synergy $0.04
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+8% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.58
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.28
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.21
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+3% Synergy $2.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $3.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-23% Synergy $1.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-23% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-27% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-32% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.16
Meandering River Meandering River
+16% Synergy $0.10
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+14% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.17
Boreal Shelf Boreal Shelf
+12% Synergy $0.94
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+9% Synergy $0.11
University Campus University Campus
+9% Synergy $0.05
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+9% Synergy $0.37
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.10
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+6% Synergy $0.11
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+6% Synergy $0.04
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.41
Study Study
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+6% Synergy $1.05
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+6% Synergy $0.07
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+5% Synergy $1.70
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+5% Synergy $0.09
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.28
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+1% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.09
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-4% Synergy $0.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $5.86
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-8% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.17
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.33
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-11% Synergy $14.57
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-14% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-16% Synergy $2.48
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-18% Synergy $0.16
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-19% Synergy $7.72
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-20% Synergy $13.80
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-23% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-23% Synergy $15.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-25% Synergy $13.06

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