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The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Price tag $0.61

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Detective

The Fifth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.02

Creatures

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

Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+56% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.37
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.40
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.25
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.31
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.97
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.62
Cloudspire Captain Cloudspire Captain
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+31% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.57
Interface Ace Interface Ace
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+28% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.42
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+28% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.92
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.27
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.13
Wu Longbowman Wu Longbowman
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $19.19
Capricious Sorcerer Capricious Sorcerer
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.45
Apprentice Sorcerer Apprentice Sorcerer
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.85
Trapjaw Tyrant Trapjaw Tyrant
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.18
Reveka, Wizard Savant Reveka, Wizard Savant
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.86
Fledgling Mawcor Fledgling Mawcor
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.23
Suq'Ata Firewalker Suq'Ata Firewalker
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Witch Hunter Witch Hunter
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Samite Archer Samite Archer
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.18
Thornwind Faeries Thornwind Faeries
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.39
Rootwater Hunter Rootwater Hunter
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.14
Tidewater Minion Tidewater Minion
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.18
Zuran Spellcaster Zuran Spellcaster
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.19
Rishadan Dockhand Rishadan Dockhand
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
The First Doctor The First Doctor
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.23
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Esquire of the King Esquire of the King
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.98
Inside Source Inside Source
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.06
Serra Disciple Serra Disciple
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.17
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.26
Ethereal Usher Ethereal Usher
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Enclave Cryptologist Enclave Cryptologist
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Clockwork Drawbridge Clockwork Drawbridge
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.19
Archivist Archivist
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.95

Instants

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

Dispatch Dispatch
+27% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.90
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.59
Into the Story Into the Story
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Abjure Abjure
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.33
Energy Arc Energy Arc
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
To Arms! To Arms!
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Deduce Deduce
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.06
Delay Delay
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.83
Access Denied Access Denied
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.46
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.23
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.19
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $18.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.74
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.49
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.48
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-31% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.79
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-33% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.69

Sorceries

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

Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.17
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Angelic Purge Angelic Purge
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Reduce to Memory Reduce to Memory
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.53
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.28
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.49
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.05
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.50
Sunfall Sunfall
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.06
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.34
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Ravenform Ravenform
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $35.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.26
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $14.65
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.15
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.29
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.29
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.26
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.41
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+33% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.03
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+33% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.31
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+31% Synergy in 40% of decks $7.03
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.31
Yggdrasil, Rebirth Engine Yggdrasil, Rebirth Engine
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.33
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.41
The Animus The Animus
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.62
TARDIS TARDIS
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.27
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $23.70
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.56
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.03
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.58
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.10
Spring-Loaded Sawblades Bladewheel Chariot Spring-Loaded Sawblades
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.62
Mysterious Limousine Mysterious Limousine
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.45
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.35
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.74
Mindlink Mech Mindlink Mech
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Imperial Recovery Unit Imperial Recovery Unit
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $17.94
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.11
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $12.76
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.46
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.74
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.60
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $38.65
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.72
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29

Enchantments

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

Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.74
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+28% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.39
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.69
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.92
Statecraft Statecraft
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.26
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Starlight Spectacular Starlight Spectacular
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.55
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Pacifism Pacifism
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.15
Propaganda Propaganda
+18% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.01
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Curiosity Curiosity
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.12
Combat Research Combat Research
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.39
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.24

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $26.11
Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.92
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $13.62
The Wanderer The Wanderer
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.42
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.71
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.11

Battles

Battles that give The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Segovia Caetus, Sea Tyrant of Segovia Invasion of Segovia
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.54
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+33% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.40
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+26% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.05
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+25% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.04
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+21% Synergy in 40% of decks $29.15
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.55
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.97
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.72
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.93
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $57.62
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.41
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $39.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+56% Synergy in 60% of decks $3.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.32
Planar Atlas Planar Atlas
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.23
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $84.23
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.41
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.48
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-9% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-45% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+43% Synergy in 80% of decks $1.47
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+26% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+25% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.62
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Meandering River Meandering River
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $28.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+13% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.42
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Port Town Port Town
+11% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.32
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+7% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.39
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.41
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy in 40% of decks $6.65
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-1% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.87
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-4% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.53
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-26% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.38
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-26% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.73

The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith Deck Stats

Based on 5 The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
16
214
319
412
56
63
71
81
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 27
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 5
  • Artifact 18
  • Enchantment 4
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 35
Card typeCards
Creature27
Instant7
Sorcery5
Artifact18
Enchantment4
Planeswalker2
Land35

Lands: 21 basic, 14 nonbasic

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