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The Fourth Doctor
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureDoctor

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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

#3071 Current Rank
#2762 Last Week
#3832 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Fourth Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Fourth Doctor can have any of these 23 companions.

New Cards

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

Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+40% Synergy $0.06
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
+39% Synergy $0.40
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+39% Synergy $0.13
Flying Octobot Flying Octobot
+33% Synergy $0.03
Spider-Rex, Daring Dino Spider-Rex, Daring Dino
+33% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

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

Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+69% Synergy $0.38
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+63% Synergy $4.96
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+56% Synergy $0.12
The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
+52% Synergy $0.24
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+52% Synergy $0.10
The Shire The Shire
+50% Synergy $2.18
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+50% Synergy $0.42
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+49% Synergy $2.95
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+47% Synergy $1.69
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+47% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+43% Synergy $0.77
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
+43% Synergy $0.11
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+42% Synergy $0.30
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+41% Synergy $0.59
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+41% Synergy $0.55
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+37% Synergy $0.42
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+32% Synergy $10.86
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+28% Synergy $3.77
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.18
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.61

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $993.06
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $79.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $51.17

Creatures

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

Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+38% Synergy $0.10
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+38% Synergy $1.62
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+36% Synergy $0.41
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+33% Synergy $0.20
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
+33% Synergy $0.11
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+33% Synergy $0.10
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+28% Synergy $0.22
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+28% Synergy $4.19
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+28% Synergy $0.09
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+28% Synergy $0.26
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+28% Synergy $0.21
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+28% Synergy $2.21
Mechanozoa Mechanozoa
+28% Synergy $0.04
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+28% Synergy $0.10
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+27% Synergy $0.09
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+23% Synergy $0.40
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+23% Synergy $1.12
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+22% Synergy $13.17
Gran Pulse Ochu Gran Pulse Ochu
+22% Synergy $0.04
Goobbue Gardener Goobbue Gardener
+22% Synergy $0.03
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+21% Synergy $0.58
Ezekiel Sims, Spider-Totem Ezekiel Sims, Spider-Totem
+20% Synergy $0.13
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+19% Synergy $0.32
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+19% Synergy $0.76
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+19% Synergy $0.12
Brandywine Farmer Brandywine Farmer
+19% Synergy $0.05
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+19% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
+18% Synergy $0.17
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+17% Synergy $3.93
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+15% Synergy $5.71
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+15% Synergy $0.11
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+15% Synergy $0.11
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+14% Synergy $0.12
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+14% Synergy $5.00
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+14% Synergy $0.09
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+14% Synergy $0.17
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+14% Synergy $0.55
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+14% Synergy $0.21
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+13% Synergy $0.56
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+13% Synergy $0.64
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.15
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+12% Synergy $2.25
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+12% Synergy $0.56
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+11% Synergy $1.87
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+10% Synergy $0.84
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+10% Synergy $0.27
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+6% Synergy $6.39
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-10% Synergy $0.48
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-17% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Desynchronization Desynchronization
+28% Synergy $3.74
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+24% Synergy $0.24
Naturalize Naturalize
+22% Synergy $0.12
Airship Crash Airship Crash
+22% Synergy $0.04
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+21% Synergy $0.18
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+19% Synergy $0.10
Opt Opt
+16% Synergy $0.10
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+14% Synergy $0.43
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+13% Synergy $0.44
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+12% Synergy $0.15
Turn to Dust Turn to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.08
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+10% Synergy $0.09
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy $1.79
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+9% Synergy $0.09
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+9% Synergy $1.55
Pause for Reflection Pause for Reflection
+9% Synergy $0.07
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+8% Synergy $1.59
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $0.19
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+8% Synergy $0.39
Double Major Double Major
+6% Synergy $1.72
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.79
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.22
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $0.28
Deduce Deduce
+5% Synergy $0.05
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+4% Synergy $5.36
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+4% Synergy $0.25
Voidslime Voidslime
+4% Synergy $0.52
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.25
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $2.59
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-1% Synergy $0.10
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.86
Beast Within Beast Within
-36% Synergy $0.75

Sorceries

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

Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+33% Synergy $0.15
The Five Doctors The Five Doctors
+28% Synergy $0.12
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+27% Synergy $0.27
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+27% Synergy $4.35
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+19% Synergy $0.13
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+19% Synergy $0.09
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+14% Synergy $0.33
Adventurous Impulse Adventurous Impulse
+14% Synergy $0.07
Hurricane Hurricane
+14% Synergy $0.35
Ponder Ponder
+12% Synergy $1.62
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+11% Synergy $0.24
Drag Under Drag Under
+9% Synergy $0.07
Time of Need Time of Need
+9% Synergy $2.83
Temporal Fissure Temporal Fissure
+9% Synergy $0.27
Aether Helix Aether Helix
+9% Synergy $0.06
Thunderous Debut Thunderous Debut
+9% Synergy $0.13
Traumatize Traumatize
+8% Synergy $3.91
Golden Ratio Golden Ratio
+8% Synergy $0.13
Many Partings Many Partings
+8% Synergy $0.10
Hide in Plain Sight Hide in Plain Sight
+4% Synergy $0.12
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $4.95
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $6.02
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.77
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-16% Synergy $1.98
Cultivate Cultivate
-28% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+36% Synergy $0.18
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+35% Synergy $0.09
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+33% Synergy $1.51
TARDIS TARDIS
+33% Synergy $0.10
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+30% Synergy $32.47
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+28% Synergy $0.25
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+26% Synergy $1.16
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+25% Synergy $0.56
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+23% Synergy $0.14
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+23% Synergy $6.01
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+23% Synergy $2.00
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+19% Synergy $0.40
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+19% Synergy $4.52
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+18% Synergy $6.28
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+18% Synergy $3.21
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+17% Synergy $1.28
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+15% Synergy $1.75
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+14% Synergy $19.54
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+14% Synergy $0.84
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+13% Synergy $0.10
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+13% Synergy $9.25
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+13% Synergy $2.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.05
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+12% Synergy $1.45
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+12% Synergy $1.50
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+10% Synergy $64.26
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+10% Synergy $0.16
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+9% Synergy $25.15
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+8% Synergy $14.12
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $18.35
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+8% Synergy $0.39
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.08
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+7% Synergy $0.07
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $11.76
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+7% Synergy $0.04
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+7% Synergy $0.05
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.34
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+6% Synergy $0.08
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $28.03
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.22
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+5% Synergy $2.42
Candlestick Candlestick
+5% Synergy $0.06
Rope Rope
+5% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.07

Enchantments

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

Killer Service Killer Service
+37% Synergy $0.12
Cryoshatter Cryoshatter
+28% Synergy $0.04
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+24% Synergy $0.10
City of Death City of Death
+23% Synergy $0.89
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+19% Synergy $0.57
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+19% Synergy $0.09
Starlight Snare Starlight Snare
+15% Synergy $0.19
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+14% Synergy $0.15
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+14% Synergy $0.33
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+14% Synergy $0.17
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+14% Synergy $0.10
As Foretold As Foretold
+13% Synergy $1.41
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $3.04
Shimmer Shimmer
+10% Synergy $2.69
Fugitive of the Judoon Fugitive of the Judoon
+10% Synergy $0.09
The Sea Devils The Sea Devils
+9% Synergy $0.13
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+9% Synergy $3.42
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+9% Synergy $0.32
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+7% Synergy $3.20
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.13
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
+5% Synergy $1.25
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+5% Synergy $0.14
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $0.97
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+11% Synergy $0.69
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+10% Synergy $21.72
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+9% Synergy $32.44
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+9% Synergy $11.57
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+9% Synergy $1.59
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+8% Synergy $6.53

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+41% Synergy $1.05
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+31% Synergy $0.46
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+27% Synergy $10.68
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+26% Synergy $0.81
Rivendell Rivendell
+23% Synergy $1.58
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+16% Synergy $0.34
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+14% Synergy $5.00
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+14% Synergy $4.95
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $11.19
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $0.69
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+9% Synergy $0.18
Tolaria Tolaria
+9% Synergy $7.77
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+9% Synergy $1.92
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $46.25
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+8% Synergy $0.26
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+7% Synergy $0.10
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+7% Synergy $20.05
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+7% Synergy $0.58
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+7% Synergy $0.48
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $39.21
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.33
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.41
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+5% Synergy $1.57
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+5% Synergy $1.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.82
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+4% Synergy $0.25
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.51
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $7.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.45
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $32.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-26% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+38% Synergy $0.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+34% Synergy $0.13
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+22% Synergy $0.16
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+22% Synergy $0.17
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+20% Synergy $0.17
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+19% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.02
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+18% Synergy $0.19
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+18% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.17
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+14% Synergy $2.07
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+14% Synergy $0.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.17
Corrupted Grafstone Corrupted Grafstone
+10% Synergy $0.20
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+9% Synergy $2.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.45

Lands

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

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+53% Synergy $0.16
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+33% Synergy $0.13
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+21% Synergy $0.16
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+21% Synergy $2.56
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+19% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.16
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+13% Synergy $0.26
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+10% Synergy $0.15
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.35
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.89
Lakeside Shack Lakeside Shack
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tarnation Vista Tarnation Vista
+6% Synergy $0.63
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.03
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.14
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy $37.55
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+1% Synergy $6.20
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
0% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-2% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $10.09
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.23
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-6% Synergy $5.52
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-7% Synergy $0.25
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-7% Synergy $6.55
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-8% Synergy $0.06
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-11% Synergy $0.93
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-13% Synergy $0.84
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-14% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-17% Synergy $26.10
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-24% Synergy $0.23
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-34% Synergy $0.56

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