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The Fourth Doctor
Price tag $0.33

Legendary CreatureDoctor

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Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Fourth Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Fourth Doctor can have any of these 25 companions.

High Synergy Cards

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

Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+67% Synergy $0.58
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+62% Synergy $6.18
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+56% Synergy $0.25
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+56% Synergy $0.27
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+56% Synergy $1.70
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+50% Synergy $0.37
The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
+48% Synergy $0.33
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+46% Synergy $1.60
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+44% Synergy $9.36
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
+43% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Killer Service Killer Service
+43% Synergy $0.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+42% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+41% Synergy $0.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+39% Synergy $13.06
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+38% Synergy $0.39
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+28% Synergy $2.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $2.00
Pongify Pongify
+19% Synergy $1.95
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+15% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1176.41
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.71

Creatures

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

Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+39% Synergy $4.51
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+37% Synergy $0.34
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
+36% Synergy $0.39
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+35% Synergy $3.83
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+35% Synergy $0.39
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+31% Synergy $0.36
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+30% Synergy $0.23
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
+30% Synergy $0.12
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+30% Synergy $1.79
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+27% Synergy $5.87
Brandywine Farmer Brandywine Farmer
+26% Synergy $0.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.27
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+23% Synergy $0.99
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+22% Synergy $0.46
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+22% Synergy $0.27
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+21% Synergy $7.27
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+21% Synergy $0.96
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+21% Synergy $2.29
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+20% Synergy $0.81
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+19% Synergy $13.77
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+17% Synergy $0.26
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+17% Synergy $1.07
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+17% Synergy $0.17
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+17% Synergy $0.27
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+17% Synergy $0.19
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+17% Synergy $0.32
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+17% Synergy $1.25
Spider-Rex, Daring Dino Spider-Rex, Daring Dino
+17% Synergy $0.23
Flying Octobot Flying Octobot
+17% Synergy $0.09
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+16% Synergy $0.41
Mechanozoa Mechanozoa
+15% Synergy $0.12
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+14% Synergy $2.03
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+14% Synergy $1.48
Gran Pulse Ochu Gran Pulse Ochu
+13% Synergy $0.17
Goobbue Gardener Goobbue Gardener
+13% Synergy $0.08
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+13% Synergy $0.34
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+12% Synergy $0.35
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+12% Synergy $0.33
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+12% Synergy $6.00
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+11% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+11% Synergy $0.60
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+10% Synergy $0.33
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+10% Synergy $0.19
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+10% Synergy $0.13
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+10% Synergy $0.18
Ezekiel Sims, Spider-Totem Ezekiel Sims, Spider-Totem
+9% Synergy $0.12
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+8% Synergy $0.80
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+3% Synergy $0.78
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-10% Synergy $1.54
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-18% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+38% Synergy $0.50
Naturalize Naturalize
+28% Synergy $0.15
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+26% Synergy $0.08
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+24% Synergy $0.32
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+24% Synergy $4.66
Opt Opt
+23% Synergy $0.22
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+22% Synergy $0.26
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+21% Synergy $0.53
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+18% Synergy $0.19
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+17% Synergy $1.11
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+17% Synergy $0.10
Airship Crash Airship Crash
+13% Synergy $0.14
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+12% Synergy $0.26
Second Sight Second Sight
+9% Synergy $0.15
Turn to Dust Turn to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.11
Pause for Reflection Pause for Reflection
+9% Synergy $0.12
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+9% Synergy $1.46
Soothing of Sméagol Soothing of Sméagol
+8% Synergy $0.09
Syncopate Syncopate
+8% Synergy $0.19
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.32
Into the Story Into the Story
+8% Synergy $0.34
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+7% Synergy $0.16
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+7% Synergy $2.55
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $1.62
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.73
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+3% Synergy $8.03
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $2.79
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.27
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+2% Synergy $1.79
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.06
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $3.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $50.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.64
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-14% Synergy $2.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $0.78
Beast Within Beast Within
-36% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

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

Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+39% Synergy $0.26
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+37% Synergy $0.32
Hurricane Hurricane
+21% Synergy $0.45
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+16% Synergy $3.59
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+13% Synergy $0.37
The Five Doctors The Five Doctors
+13% Synergy $0.13
Adventurous Impulse Adventurous Impulse
+13% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.40
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+10% Synergy $0.26
Drag Under Drag Under
+9% Synergy $0.10
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+9% Synergy $0.12
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+9% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Endeavor Arcane Endeavor
+9% Synergy $0.44
Thunderous Debut Thunderous Debut
+8% Synergy $0.15
Divination Divination
+8% Synergy $0.09
Time of Need Time of Need
+8% Synergy $3.33
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+8% Synergy $0.07
Traumatize Traumatize
+8% Synergy $3.32
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+8% Synergy $0.13
Temporal Fissure Temporal Fissure
+8% Synergy $0.26
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.21
Spitting Image Spitting Image
+7% Synergy $0.28
Reshape Reshape
+7% Synergy $3.73
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+5% Synergy $0.21
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $3.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $9.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.33
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+34% Synergy $0.20
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+34% Synergy $3.65
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+30% Synergy $10.35
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+28% Synergy $1.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+27% Synergy $39.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+27% Synergy $0.81
TARDIS TARDIS
+26% Synergy $0.21
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+26% Synergy $1.02
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+23% Synergy $0.41
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+22% Synergy $0.35
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+21% Synergy $0.26
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+20% Synergy $1.95
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+18% Synergy $0.19
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+17% Synergy $1.44
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+17% Synergy $3.01
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+17% Synergy $5.38
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+17% Synergy $2.41
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+16% Synergy $0.25
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+16% Synergy $28.81
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+13% Synergy $0.19
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+13% Synergy $1.33
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+12% Synergy $61.96
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+12% Synergy $5.04
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+12% Synergy $21.95
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+12% Synergy $15.13
Lembas Lembas
+12% Synergy $1.54
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+12% Synergy $2.59
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+12% Synergy $0.62
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+10% Synergy $1.49
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+10% Synergy $14.47
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $8.24
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+9% Synergy $1.38
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+9% Synergy $2.68
Glamdring Glamdring
+9% Synergy $2.25
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+9% Synergy $0.22
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+8% Synergy $3.57
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+8% Synergy $0.39
Witching Well Witching Well
+8% Synergy $0.15
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $20.36
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $4.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+7% Synergy $2.09
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $5.93
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+5% Synergy $1.33
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+5% Synergy $0.07
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+5% Synergy $0.16
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+5% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+37% Synergy $3.18
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+26% Synergy $0.16
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+18% Synergy $0.14
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+17% Synergy $0.68
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+17% Synergy $0.60
City of Death City of Death
+16% Synergy $0.85
Cryoshatter Cryoshatter
+15% Synergy $0.13
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+13% Synergy $0.18
Starlight Snare Starlight Snare
+10% Synergy $0.14
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+9% Synergy $3.07
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+9% Synergy $0.31
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+9% Synergy $0.21
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+9% Synergy $0.28
Fugitive of the Judoon Fugitive of the Judoon
+9% Synergy $0.18
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+9% Synergy $0.13
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+9% Synergy $0.08
Shimmer Shimmer
+9% Synergy $2.47
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+8% Synergy $0.20
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+8% Synergy $0.54
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+8% Synergy $0.33
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+8% Synergy $0.47
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+8% Synergy $0.25
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+8% Synergy $3.32
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+7% Synergy $5.92
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.28
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+5% Synergy $0.23
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $10.16

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+8% Synergy $0.71
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+8% Synergy $8.76
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $12.60
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+8% Synergy $1.66
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+5% Synergy $21.75
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $36.60

Utility Lands

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+41% Synergy $7.61
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+39% Synergy $0.27
The Shire The Shire
+37% Synergy $2.63
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+36% Synergy $0.65
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+28% Synergy $9.12
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+27% Synergy $0.64
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+23% Synergy $0.31
Rivendell Rivendell
+21% Synergy $1.40
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+17% Synergy $4.73
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+16% Synergy $0.33
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+15% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $37.51
Tolaria Tolaria
+13% Synergy $6.56
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+13% Synergy $1.93
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+12% Synergy $55.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $44.23
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+8% Synergy $0.75
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.52
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+8% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+8% Synergy $0.87
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+8% Synergy $12.23
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $5.39
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+8% Synergy $11.97
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+6% Synergy $0.53
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+6% Synergy $20.79
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+6% Synergy $0.50
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $14.69
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+5% Synergy $0.26
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $25.26
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+3% Synergy $0.39
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $6.70
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $45.94
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-4% Synergy $0.67
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $4.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $1.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.33
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+26% Synergy $0.12
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+25% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+24% Synergy $0.44
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+22% Synergy $0.30
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+21% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+21% Synergy $0.30
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+21% Synergy $4.43
Corrupted Grafstone Corrupted Grafstone
+17% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+13% Synergy $0.34
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+13% Synergy $0.35
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+13% Synergy $0.30
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+12% Synergy $2.65
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+9% Synergy $1.92
Pictures of Spider-Man Pictures of Spider-Man
+9% Synergy $0.17
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+8% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $191.56
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $70.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.53

Lands

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

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+56% Synergy $0.24
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+26% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+23% Synergy $0.21
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+23% Synergy $0.35
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+20% Synergy $2.70
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.10
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+16% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.29
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.26
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+9% Synergy $0.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+8% Synergy $41.30
Power Depot Power Depot
+8% Synergy $0.39
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.21
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+5% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.20
Lakeside Shack Lakeside Shack
+4% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $12.59
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $11.89
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.18
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-9% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.26
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-12% Synergy $10.44
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-13% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-17% Synergy $0.65
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-17% Synergy $7.81
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-18% Synergy $30.79
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-31% Synergy $0.29

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