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The Fourth Doctor
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureDoctor

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Simic

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

#3766 Current Rank
#3221 Last Week
#3868 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Fourth Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Fourth Doctor can have any of these 23 companions.

High Synergy Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+66% Synergy $5.15
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+63% Synergy $0.42
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+52% Synergy $0.11
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+51% Synergy $0.47
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+50% Synergy $0.77
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+50% Synergy $0.42
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+48% Synergy $5.59
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
+48% Synergy $0.10
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+47% Synergy $0.15
The Shire The Shire
+46% Synergy $2.87

Top Cards

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

The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
+43% Synergy $0.20
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+43% Synergy $0.40
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+43% Synergy $2.76
Killer Service Killer Service
+43% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+35% Synergy $9.95
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+33% Synergy $2.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.21
Pongify Pongify
+19% Synergy $1.53
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.17
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.24

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $1009.05
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $91.82

Creatures

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

K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+39% Synergy $0.79
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+38% Synergy $0.26
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+38% Synergy $0.29
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+34% Synergy $0.24
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.36
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+33% Synergy $0.08
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+31% Synergy $0.22
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+28% Synergy $0.30
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+26% Synergy $3.73
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+26% Synergy $0.69
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+26% Synergy $0.08
Brandywine Farmer Brandywine Farmer
+26% Synergy $0.05
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
+26% Synergy $0.09
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+25% Synergy $2.36
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
+22% Synergy $0.33
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+22% Synergy $0.10
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+22% Synergy $0.08
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+22% Synergy $0.20
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+21% Synergy $0.23
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+21% Synergy $5.24
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+21% Synergy $0.55
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+20% Synergy $0.70
Spider-Rex, Daring Dino Spider-Rex, Daring Dino
+20% Synergy $0.05
Flying Octobot Flying Octobot
+20% Synergy $0.07
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+19% Synergy $13.25
Mechanozoa Mechanozoa
+18% Synergy $0.02
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+17% Synergy $0.80
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+17% Synergy $0.20
Spectrum Sentinel Spectrum Sentinel
+17% Synergy $0.22
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+17% Synergy $0.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.20
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+15% Synergy $3.08
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+15% Synergy $0.50
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+15% Synergy $0.46
Gran Pulse Ochu Gran Pulse Ochu
+15% Synergy $0.05
Goobbue Gardener Goobbue Gardener
+15% Synergy $0.06
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+13% Synergy $0.16
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+12% Synergy $0.28
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+12% Synergy $0.15
Moritte of the Frost Moritte of the Frost
+12% Synergy $0.16
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+12% Synergy $5.84
Phantasmal Shieldback Phantasmal Shieldback
+12% Synergy $0.12
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+11% Synergy $2.51
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+11% Synergy $0.09
Ezekiel Sims, Spider-Totem Ezekiel Sims, Spider-Totem
+11% Synergy $0.04
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+10% Synergy $2.13
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+10% Synergy $0.56
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+4% Synergy $0.78
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-11% Synergy $0.27
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-18% Synergy $0.09

Instants

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

Naturalize Naturalize
+28% Synergy $0.07
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+27% Synergy $5.17
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+27% Synergy $0.30
Machine Over Matter Machine Over Matter
+26% Synergy $0.10
Stoic Rebuttal Stoic Rebuttal
+26% Synergy $0.25
Opt Opt
+23% Synergy $0.10
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+22% Synergy $0.07
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+21% Synergy $0.50
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+17% Synergy $0.16
Airship Crash Airship Crash
+15% Synergy $0.04
Turn to Dust Turn to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.09
Pause for Reflection Pause for Reflection
+9% Synergy $0.05
Blue Elemental Blast Blue Elemental Blast
+9% Synergy $1.63
Syncopate Syncopate
+8% Synergy $0.07
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+7% Synergy $1.38
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+7% Synergy $0.33
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+7% Synergy $2.30
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+7% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.67
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $0.84
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.53
Voidslime Voidslime
+4% Synergy $0.48
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+3% Synergy $2.65
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.23
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $5.01
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.25
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $2.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.61
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.61
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.38
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $0.68
Beast Within Beast Within
-33% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

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

Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+39% Synergy $0.13
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+37% Synergy $0.26
Hurricane Hurricane
+21% Synergy $0.43
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+20% Synergy $4.62
The Five Doctors The Five Doctors
+17% Synergy $0.09
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+13% Synergy $0.09
Adventurous Impulse Adventurous Impulse
+13% Synergy $0.03
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.16
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+10% Synergy $0.19
Drag Under Drag Under
+9% Synergy $0.07
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+9% Synergy $0.11
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+9% Synergy $0.10
Thunderous Debut Thunderous Debut
+8% Synergy $0.12
Temporal Fissure Temporal Fissure
+8% Synergy $0.29
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+8% Synergy $0.32
Time of Need Time of Need
+8% Synergy $3.07
Traumatize Traumatize
+8% Synergy $4.34
Reshape Reshape
+7% Synergy $3.96
Many Partings Many Partings
+7% Synergy $0.09
Spitting Image Spitting Image
+6% Synergy $0.19
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.90
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $1.10
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $7.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-15% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+41% Synergy $0.20
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+39% Synergy $2.24
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+38% Synergy $0.17
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+32% Synergy $0.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+31% Synergy $34.32
TARDIS TARDIS
+30% Synergy $0.09
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+30% Synergy $1.43
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+28% Synergy $7.64
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+27% Synergy $0.57
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+26% Synergy $1.86
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+22% Synergy $0.08
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+22% Synergy $0.22
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+21% Synergy $0.15
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+20% Synergy $2.17
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+19% Synergy $2.27
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+18% Synergy $28.80
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+17% Synergy $5.48
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+17% Synergy $3.53
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+15% Synergy $0.12
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $60.24
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+13% Synergy $0.95
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+12% Synergy $24.61
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+12% Synergy $19.38
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+12% Synergy $1.74
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+11% Synergy $6.02
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+11% Synergy $0.11
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+11% Synergy $1.62
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+11% Synergy $12.49
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+10% Synergy $1.53
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+9% Synergy $2.70
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+9% Synergy $2.55
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+8% Synergy $2.82
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+8% Synergy $2.81
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+8% Synergy $0.42
Witching Well Witching Well
+8% Synergy $0.05
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+8% Synergy $17.47
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $16.19
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+6% Synergy $1.85
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.34
Heirloom Epic Heirloom Epic
+6% Synergy $0.10
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+5% Synergy $0.03
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+5% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.82

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+42% Synergy $0.63
Spider-Man No More Spider-Man No More
+22% Synergy $0.04
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+21% Synergy $0.53
City of Death City of Death
+21% Synergy $0.74
Cryoshatter Cryoshatter
+18% Synergy $0.05
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+17% Synergy $0.40
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+17% Synergy $0.11
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+13% Synergy $0.09
Starlight Snare Starlight Snare
+12% Synergy $0.19
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+11% Synergy $0.17
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+9% Synergy $2.75
Shimmer Shimmer
+9% Synergy $2.58
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+9% Synergy $0.11
Fugitive of the Judoon Fugitive of the Judoon
+9% Synergy $0.08
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+9% Synergy $0.26
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+9% Synergy $0.16
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+9% Synergy $0.10
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+8% Synergy $3.25
As Foretold As Foretold
+8% Synergy $1.43
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.11
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+5% Synergy $1.65
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $7.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.87

Planeswalkers

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

Jace Reawakened Jace Reawakened
+9% Synergy $0.64
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+8% Synergy $1.82
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+8% Synergy $7.18
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $12.23
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $32.17
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+5% Synergy $22.28

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+43% Synergy $0.12
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+41% Synergy $2.05
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+33% Synergy $10.48
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+28% Synergy $0.63
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+23% Synergy $0.23
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+23% Synergy $0.62
Rivendell Rivendell
+20% Synergy $1.40
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+17% Synergy $4.89
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+16% Synergy $0.28
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+15% Synergy $47.66
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+15% Synergy $0.13
Tolaria Tolaria
+13% Synergy $7.81
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $34.59
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+12% Synergy $5.40
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+12% Synergy $1.83
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $38.24
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.47
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+8% Synergy $0.62
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+8% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+8% Synergy $0.58
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+8% Synergy $12.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $19.47
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+6% Synergy $0.54
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+6% Synergy $20.19
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+6% Synergy $0.66
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+6% Synergy $0.20
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $6.99
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $32.82
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $6.66
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+3% Synergy $0.27
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+3% Synergy $1.69
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+26% Synergy $0.18
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+26% Synergy $0.49
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+26% Synergy $0.06
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+25% Synergy $0.18
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+24% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+22% Synergy $0.18
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+21% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.35
Corrupted Grafstone Corrupted Grafstone
+17% Synergy $0.18
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+15% Synergy $0.22
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+15% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+13% Synergy $0.26
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+12% Synergy $2.39
Pictures of Spider-Man Pictures of Spider-Man
+11% Synergy $0.08
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+11% Synergy $2.58
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.14
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+8% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.21
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $176.47
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $61.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+56% Synergy $0.21
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+30% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+22% Synergy $0.22
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+22% Synergy $2.44
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+19% Synergy $0.16
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.17
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+16% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.17
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.88
Power Depot Power Depot
+8% Synergy $0.39
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $37.84
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+6% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+5% Synergy $0.07
Lakeside Shack Lakeside Shack
+4% Synergy $0.07
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.22
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $8.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $10.72
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.10
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $5.13
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-9% Synergy $0.06
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-10% Synergy $6.83
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.18
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-11% Synergy $0.58
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-13% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-14% Synergy $24.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-31% Synergy $0.17

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