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The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Price tag $1.00

Legendary Creature — Doctor Artifact Robot Dog

The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I

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 $0.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $2.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+26% Synergy $1.34

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 $1.07

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+42% Synergy $48.59
Expropriate Expropriate
+39% Synergy $11.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+15% Synergy $46.53
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $62.37
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $14.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $43.71
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $35.03

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 $0.95
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+59% Synergy $0.29
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+59% Synergy $13.84
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+59% Synergy $2.87
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+59% Synergy $0.33
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+51% Synergy $10.19
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+49% Synergy $2.55
Jhessian Balmgiver Jhessian Balmgiver
+40% Synergy $0.12
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+40% Synergy $0.84
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+40% Synergy $0.31
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+40% Synergy $9.40
Tradewind Rider Tradewind Rider
+40% Synergy $0.57
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+40% Synergy $1.15
The Peregrine Dynamo The Peregrine Dynamo
+40% Synergy $1.67
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+40% Synergy $2.22
Senate Guildmage Senate Guildmage
+40% Synergy $0.07
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+40% Synergy $0.23
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+40% Synergy $0.23
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+40% Synergy $1.59
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+39% Synergy $0.47
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+39% Synergy $13.28
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+39% Synergy $2.88
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+39% Synergy $0.36
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+39% Synergy $3.68
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+39% Synergy $0.38
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+39% Synergy $1.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+38% Synergy $47.47
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+37% Synergy $1.39
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+37% Synergy $12.60
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+37% Synergy $0.13
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+36% Synergy $1.64
Spark Double Spark Double
+36% Synergy $7.89
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.68
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+35% Synergy $0.33
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+34% Synergy $0.56
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+25% Synergy $0.20
Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
+24% Synergy $0.12
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+24% Synergy $0.39
Daru Stinger Daru Stinger
+20% Synergy $0.07
Munda's Vanguard Munda's Vanguard
+20% Synergy $0.15
Phantom Nomad Phantom Nomad
+20% Synergy $0.19
Solarion Solarion
+20% Synergy $0.76
Pentarch Paladin Pentarch Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.53
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
+20% Synergy $0.12
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+20% Synergy $0.14
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+20% Synergy $0.38
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+20% Synergy $0.22
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+20% Synergy $0.16
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+19% Synergy $0.17
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+19% Synergy $0.35

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 $6.86
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+40% Synergy $0.38
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+40% Synergy $0.46
Wash Away Wash Away
+38% Synergy $0.51
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+38% Synergy $2.41
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+36% Synergy $0.24
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+35% Synergy $0.13
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+34% Synergy $8.61
Negate Negate
+31% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+24% Synergy $44.73
Swan Song Swan Song
+24% Synergy $7.83
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+24% Synergy $3.13
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+23% Synergy $4.71
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+22% Synergy $3.81
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+20% Synergy $1.33
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+19% Synergy $0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $2.12
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+17% Synergy $6.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.82
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $15.73
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $1.32
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+14% Synergy $2.67
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+12% Synergy $52.52
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $2.27
Opt Opt
+10% Synergy $0.14
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.90
Dispatch Dispatch
+7% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.37
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-15% Synergy $2.03

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 $0.29
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+50% Synergy $4.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+45% Synergy $0.31
Farewell Farewell
+42% Synergy $3.85
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+36% Synergy $0.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+33% Synergy $2.16
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+22% Synergy $0.49
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+18% Synergy $0.17
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+17% Synergy $0.11
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $34.87
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $2.25

Utility Artifacts

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

God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+40% Synergy $0.23
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+40% Synergy $4.65
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+40% Synergy $5.24
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+40% Synergy $4.09
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+40% Synergy $16.22
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+40% Synergy $13.49
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+40% Synergy $11.59
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+39% Synergy $7.51
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+39% Synergy $7.93
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+39% Synergy $0.66
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $35.95
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+39% Synergy $0.95
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+38% Synergy $11.90
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+35% Synergy $2.64
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+33% Synergy $32.93
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+24% Synergy $13.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.13
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+20% Synergy $2.31
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+19% Synergy $27.02
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+19% Synergy $1.02
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+19% Synergy $29.69
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+19% Synergy $42.75
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+19% Synergy $26.34
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+19% Synergy $20.71
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+18% Synergy $0.69
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.13
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy $35.13
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+18% Synergy $6.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+17% Synergy $19.10
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+17% Synergy $0.57
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $5.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.30
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+13% Synergy $0.70

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 $2.64
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+40% Synergy $0.29
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+40% Synergy $0.45
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+39% Synergy $2.91
As Foretold As Foretold
+39% Synergy $1.33
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+38% Synergy $1.77
Omniscience Omniscience
+38% Synergy $5.06
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+20% Synergy $6.61
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+19% Synergy $6.37
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+19% Synergy $18.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+17% Synergy $5.59
True Conviction True Conviction
+16% Synergy $4.03
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $1.54
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $21.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $10.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.49

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 $2.57

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.35
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+39% Synergy $0.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+37% Synergy $5.53
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+37% Synergy $0.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+21% Synergy $18.40
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+18% Synergy $0.21
Rivendell Rivendell
+15% Synergy $1.07
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+14% Synergy $6.81
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $11.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+39% Synergy $0.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $1.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+32% Synergy $2.64
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-28% Synergy $0.36

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 $4.92
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+26% Synergy $0.19
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+25% Synergy $0.10
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+22% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+22% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+20% Synergy $3.93
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+16% Synergy $0.09
Meandering River Meandering River
+16% Synergy $0.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $31.65
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+13% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $26.42
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+13% Synergy $9.21
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $22.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+12% Synergy $0.65
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $25.73
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+12% Synergy $25.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $16.70
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+11% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $14.27
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+10% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.03
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.28
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $11.01
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-17% Synergy $3.49
Port Town Port Town
-28% Synergy $0.20

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
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
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
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
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Halvar, God of Battle Halvar, God of Battle
Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree