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The Fourth Doctor // Clara Oswald
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Advisor

The Fourth Doctor Clara Oswald
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Historic 38% Sagas 25% Treasure 8% +1/+1 Counters 4% Artifacts 4% Clones 4% Food 4% Legends 4% Reanimator 4% Sacrifice 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3525 Current Rank
#3448 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald

High Synergy Cards

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

Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+79% Synergy $3.27
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+74% Synergy $0.13
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
+65% Synergy $0.16
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+64% Synergy $2.09
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+61% Synergy $0.20
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+61% Synergy $0.20
The First Doctor The First Doctor
+61% Synergy $0.11
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+61% Synergy $0.15
The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
+61% Synergy $0.15
Alistair, the Brigadier Alistair, the Brigadier
+61% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+60% Synergy $3.34
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+60% Synergy $0.36
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+60% Synergy $0.15
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+56% Synergy $0.26
Pippin, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard
+56% Synergy $0.23
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+53% Synergy $0.19
Gallifrey Stands Gallifrey Stands
+53% Synergy $0.14
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+48% Synergy $0.63
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $1.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+28% Synergy $11.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $48.04

Creatures

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

The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+53% Synergy $0.12
The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
+49% Synergy $0.26
Savvy Hunter Savvy Hunter
+47% Synergy $0.20
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
+46% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+39% Synergy $0.78
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien
+39% Synergy $0.13
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+38% Synergy $2.81
Romana II Romana II
+38% Synergy $0.15
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+38% Synergy $0.18
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+38% Synergy $1.95
Sergeant John Benton Sergeant John Benton
+38% Synergy $0.25
Hazel's Brewmaster Hazel's Brewmaster
+32% Synergy $3.90
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
+32% Synergy $11.21
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+31% Synergy $2.93
Ygra, Eater of All Ygra, Eater of All
+31% Synergy $6.77
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+31% Synergy $2.22
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+31% Synergy $0.19
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+30% Synergy $0.40
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+30% Synergy $0.54
Vrestin, Menoptra Leader Vrestin, Menoptra Leader
+30% Synergy $0.21
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $0.70
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+28% Synergy $0.19
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+28% Synergy $0.24
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+26% Synergy $1.76
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+25% Synergy $1.92
Old Flitterfang Old Flitterfang
+25% Synergy $0.27
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+24% Synergy $0.35
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+24% Synergy $1.19
Cauldron Familiar Cauldron Familiar
+24% Synergy $1.26
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+23% Synergy $2.55
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+23% Synergy $0.65
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+21% Synergy $0.16
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
+21% Synergy $0.14
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+21% Synergy $0.13
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+21% Synergy $0.14
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+19% Synergy $0.76
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+19% Synergy $2.48
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+19% Synergy $0.31
Susan Foreman Susan Foreman
+18% Synergy $0.12
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
+18% Synergy $0.13
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+16% Synergy $0.32
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+16% Synergy $1.14
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+15% Synergy $1.44
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+14% Synergy $0.99
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+14% Synergy $0.15
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+14% Synergy $0.11
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+14% Synergy $0.08
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+13% Synergy $2.72
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+13% Synergy $0.13
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+10% Synergy $2.94

Instants

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

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+50% Synergy $0.12
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+38% Synergy $0.58
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+23% Synergy $1.90
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+21% Synergy $0.08
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+20% Synergy $2.04
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $10.50
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+9% Synergy $1.09
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.12
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $6.50
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.52
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.84
Beast Within Beast Within
-15% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+46% Synergy $0.14
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+40% Synergy $0.16
The Five Doctors The Five Doctors
+32% Synergy $0.13
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+32% Synergy $0.11
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+28% Synergy $0.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+23% Synergy $5.28
Many Partings Many Partings
+19% Synergy $0.12
Damnation Damnation
+18% Synergy $18.83
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+14% Synergy $0.16
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+13% Synergy $0.25
Three Visits Three Visits
+11% Synergy $6.30
Spider Food Spider Food
+10% Synergy $0.09
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.08
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+9% Synergy $0.10
Explore Explore
+8% Synergy $0.27
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+7% Synergy $1.62
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $1.50
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.57
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.70
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-24% Synergy $0.40
Cultivate Cultivate
-30% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+45% Synergy $18.92
TARDIS TARDIS
+39% Synergy $0.11
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+32% Synergy $0.31
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+32% Synergy $0.34
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+24% Synergy $0.25
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+21% Synergy $0.17
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+21% Synergy $0.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+20% Synergy $28.38
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+20% Synergy $0.19
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+15% Synergy $1.32
Ace's Baseball Bat Ace's Baseball Bat
+11% Synergy $0.24
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+10% Synergy $0.61
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $20.31
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+1% Synergy $63.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+52% Synergy $0.23
The War Games The War Games
+46% Synergy $0.20
City of Death City of Death
+45% Synergy $1.37
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+40% Synergy $0.32
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+38% Synergy $0.14
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+38% Synergy $0.14
The Curse of Fenric The Curse of Fenric
+38% Synergy $0.16
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+38% Synergy $0.17
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+38% Synergy $0.33
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+28% Synergy $0.11
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+21% Synergy $0.14
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+21% Synergy $0.34
The Sea Devils The Sea Devils
+18% Synergy $0.14
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+18% Synergy $0.42
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+17% Synergy $0.10
Fugitive of the Judoon Fugitive of the Judoon
+11% Synergy $0.09

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+39% Synergy $15.66
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+24% Synergy $5.10
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

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

The Shire The Shire
+50% Synergy $0.97
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+48% Synergy $0.60
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+45% Synergy $0.49
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+44% Synergy $0.58
Rivendell Rivendell
+39% Synergy $0.82
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+32% Synergy $6.50
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+30% Synergy $9.48
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+30% Synergy $1.35
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+25% Synergy $0.44
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+23% Synergy $0.66
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+18% Synergy $0.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+16% Synergy $16.79
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+15% Synergy $25.69
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $9.64
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+14% Synergy $5.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+13% Synergy $29.22
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+13% Synergy $50.79
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+13% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $36.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $47.91
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $8.27
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $1.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+54% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+46% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+37% Synergy $0.28
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+28% Synergy $0.65
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+23% Synergy $2.35
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+21% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+18% Synergy $0.74
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+17% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.36
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+13% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+12% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+71% Synergy $0.49
Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+63% Synergy $0.12
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+50% Synergy $0.22
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+49% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+48% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+48% Synergy $0.16
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+46% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+45% Synergy $0.28
Port Town Port Town
+38% Synergy $0.18
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+38% Synergy $0.16
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+38% Synergy $0.25
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+36% Synergy $0.09
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+35% Synergy $0.28
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+34% Synergy $3.52
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+33% Synergy $0.13
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+32% Synergy $0.22
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+30% Synergy $1.32
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+28% Synergy $1.83
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+28% Synergy $0.17
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+22% Synergy $2.73
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+21% Synergy $1.29
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+19% Synergy $1.03
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+18% Synergy $0.15
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+17% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+17% Synergy $0.10
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+17% Synergy $0.19
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+15% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+12% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+11% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+11% Synergy $0.16
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+9% Synergy $12.47
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+8% Synergy $8.47
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $15.91
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.18
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $3.28
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+4% Synergy $20.10
Underground River Underground River
+4% Synergy $1.15
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $20.28
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $8.82
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
0% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $23.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.53
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-3% Synergy $0.24
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-3% Synergy $4.68
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-5% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.16
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-9% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy $0.26
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-11% Synergy $8.13

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Fourth Doctor // Clara Oswald.

The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fourth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Eleventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eleventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fourth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Sixth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Sixth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Third Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Third Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Sixth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Sixth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Sixth Doctor Clara Oswald The Sixth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Sixth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Sixth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fourth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fourth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Donna Noble The Fourth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Fourth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fourth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Fourth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Sixth Doctor Romana II The Sixth Doctor // Romana II
The Seventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Seventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Eighth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eighth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Sixth Doctor Donna Noble The Sixth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Sixth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Sixth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Sixth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Sixth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Fourteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Sixth Doctor Peri Brown The Sixth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fourteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fourteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Sixth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Sixth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
The First Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The First Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fourth Doctor Romana II The Fourth Doctor // Romana II
The Tenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Tenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Sixth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Sixth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Eighth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Eighth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Sixth Doctor Jo Grant The Sixth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
The Sixth Doctor Susan Foreman The Sixth Doctor // Susan Foreman