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The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Price tag $0.77

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The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4409 Current Rank
#3254 Last Week
#4827 Last Month

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's abilities and overall game plan.

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+45% Synergy $0.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $1.88
Counterspell Counterspell
+26% Synergy $1.56

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I decks.

Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy $1.31

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+42% Synergy $47.90
Expropriate Expropriate
+39% Synergy $11.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+15% Synergy $40.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $64.05
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $14.67
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $40.31
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $52.47
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $37.48

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+60% Synergy $0.97
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+59% Synergy $0.29
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+59% Synergy $12.42
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+59% Synergy $3.66
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+59% Synergy $0.23
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+51% Synergy $9.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+49% Synergy $2.65
Jhessian Balmgiver Jhessian Balmgiver
+40% Synergy $0.11
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+40% Synergy $0.69
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+40% Synergy $0.30
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+40% Synergy $8.26
Tradewind Rider Tradewind Rider
+40% Synergy $0.63
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+40% Synergy $1.04
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+40% Synergy $1.83
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+40% Synergy $2.05
Senate Guildmage Senate Guildmage
+40% Synergy $0.07
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+40% Synergy $0.13
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+40% Synergy $0.26
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+40% Synergy $1.45
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+39% Synergy $0.50
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+39% Synergy $14.27
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+39% Synergy $2.55
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+39% Synergy $0.32
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+39% Synergy $2.91
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+39% Synergy $0.37
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+39% Synergy $3.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+38% Synergy $42.16
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+37% Synergy $1.36
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+37% Synergy $9.49
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+37% Synergy $0.18
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+36% Synergy $1.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+36% Synergy $8.46
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.47
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+35% Synergy $0.37
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+34% Synergy $0.57
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+25% Synergy $0.22
Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
+24% Synergy $0.08
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+24% Synergy $0.43
Daru Stinger Daru Stinger
+20% Synergy $0.07
Munda's Vanguard Munda's Vanguard
+20% Synergy $0.17
Phantom Nomad Phantom Nomad
+20% Synergy $0.18
Solarion Solarion
+20% Synergy $0.60
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.54
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
+20% Synergy $0.10
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+20% Synergy $0.12
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+20% Synergy $0.41
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+20% Synergy $0.19
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+20% Synergy $0.19
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+19% Synergy $0.16
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+19% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I safe.

Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+42% Synergy $6.65
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+40% Synergy $0.30
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+40% Synergy $0.42
Wash Away Wash Away
+38% Synergy $0.44
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+38% Synergy $2.30
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+36% Synergy $0.18
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+35% Synergy $0.10
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+34% Synergy $8.40
Negate Negate
+31% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+24% Synergy $46.96
Swan Song Swan Song
+24% Synergy $7.06
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+24% Synergy $2.26
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+23% Synergy $3.29
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+22% Synergy $3.93
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+20% Synergy $1.51
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+19% Synergy $0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $1.04
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+17% Synergy $5.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.85
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $14.80
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $1.17
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+14% Synergy $2.71
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+12% Synergy $48.08
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $1.73
Opt Opt
+10% Synergy $0.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.24
Dispatch Dispatch
+7% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $0.74
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-15% Synergy $2.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's game plan and control the board.

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+56% Synergy $0.27
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+50% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+45% Synergy $0.30
Farewell Farewell
+42% Synergy $3.00
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+36% Synergy $0.22
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+33% Synergy $2.22
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+22% Synergy $0.38
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+18% Synergy $0.19
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+17% Synergy $0.10
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $35.09
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $2.93

Utility Artifacts

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

God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+40% Synergy $0.22
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+40% Synergy $4.88
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+40% Synergy $4.69
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+40% Synergy $3.58
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+40% Synergy $16.77
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+40% Synergy $12.37
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+40% Synergy $11.62
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+39% Synergy $7.45
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+39% Synergy $8.67
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+39% Synergy $0.78
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $35.80
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+39% Synergy $1.98
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+38% Synergy $12.50
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+35% Synergy $2.47
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+33% Synergy $33.38
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+24% Synergy $11.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $3.62
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+20% Synergy $2.36
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+19% Synergy $23.44
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+19% Synergy $1.12
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+19% Synergy $28.73
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+19% Synergy $42.00
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+19% Synergy $26.61
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+19% Synergy $20.27
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+18% Synergy $0.77
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.33
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $33.40
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+18% Synergy $6.09
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $18.13
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+17% Synergy $0.49
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $4.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.16
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+13% Synergy $0.80

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+94% Synergy $2.13
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+40% Synergy $0.36
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+40% Synergy $0.44
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+39% Synergy $3.12
As Foretold As Foretold
+39% Synergy $1.38
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+38% Synergy $2.07
Omniscience Omniscience
+38% Synergy $3.97
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+20% Synergy $7.79
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+19% Synergy $7.43
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+19% Synergy $17.20
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+17% Synergy $4.11
True Conviction True Conviction
+16% Synergy $4.00
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $1.53
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $21.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $9.73
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.19

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+35% Synergy $3.36

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.28
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+39% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+37% Synergy $5.07
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+37% Synergy $0.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+21% Synergy $18.34
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.21
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $1.65
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+14% Synergy $5.86
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $10.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+39% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $1.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+32% Synergy $2.49
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-28% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+43% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+32% Synergy $4.85
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+26% Synergy $0.20
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+25% Synergy $0.14
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+22% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+22% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+20% Synergy $3.27
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+16% Synergy $0.05
Meandering River Meandering River
+16% Synergy $0.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $30.65
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+13% Synergy $0.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $23.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+13% Synergy $8.67
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $20.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+12% Synergy $0.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $22.55
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+12% Synergy $23.82
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $13.34
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+11% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $12.43
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+10% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.09
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.08
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.50
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $15.00
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-17% Synergy $3.13
Port Town Port Town
-28% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

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

Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Noctis, Heir Apparent Noctis, Heir Apparent
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tana, the Bloodsower Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tana, the Bloodsower
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ma Chao, Western Warrior Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder