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The Ninth Doctor
Price tag $0.18

Legendary CreatureDoctor

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3962 Current Rank
#3476 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Ninth Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Ninth Doctor can have any of these 23 companions.

High Synergy Cards

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

As Foretold As Foretold
+81% Synergy $1.40
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+78% Synergy $4.10
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+73% Synergy $0.31
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+72% Synergy $0.36
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+72% Synergy $0.33
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+69% Synergy $0.53
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+66% Synergy $1.60
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+64% Synergy $3.31
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+64% Synergy $3.77
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+57% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+57% Synergy $0.57
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+52% Synergy $1.45
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+52% Synergy $0.24
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+50% Synergy $2.14
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+50% Synergy $0.52
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+49% Synergy $9.90
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+45% Synergy $0.34
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+43% Synergy $0.51
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+42% Synergy $1.61
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $44.75
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $44.28
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $11.61
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $64.39
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $13.07
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $28.80
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

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

Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+47% Synergy $0.65
Star Whale Star Whale
+44% Synergy $0.35
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+44% Synergy $0.31
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+43% Synergy $0.28
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+38% Synergy $24.97
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+38% Synergy $0.30
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+35% Synergy $0.15
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+35% Synergy $1.51
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+32% Synergy $0.27
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+32% Synergy $0.85
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+28% Synergy $0.63
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+28% Synergy $0.51
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+28% Synergy $1.27
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+21% Synergy $29.43
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+20% Synergy $0.12
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+18% Synergy $0.30
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+17% Synergy $0.92
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+15% Synergy $7.09
Capricious Efreet Capricious Efreet
+15% Synergy $0.16
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+15% Synergy $2.23
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+14% Synergy $1.31
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+14% Synergy $9.04
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+13% Synergy $1.07
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+12% Synergy $1.00
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+12% Synergy $6.07
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+12% Synergy $0.25
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+12% Synergy $12.39
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+11% Synergy $0.15
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+11% Synergy $1.02
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+10% Synergy $0.26
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+9% Synergy $3.43
Countryside Crusher Countryside Crusher
+9% Synergy $0.51
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+9% Synergy $0.09
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $2.07
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+7% Synergy $18.98
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+7% Synergy $0.09
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+7% Synergy $2.36
Veiling Oddity Veiling Oddity
+6% Synergy $0.01
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+6% Synergy $0.49
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+6% Synergy $0.29
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+6% Synergy $0.28
Detritivore Detritivore
+6% Synergy $3.80
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+5% Synergy $5.44
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+5% Synergy $1.01
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+4% Synergy $0.44
Spark Double Spark Double
+3% Synergy $8.16
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+2% Synergy $2.97
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-23% Synergy $5.20
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-24% Synergy $0.16
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-33% Synergy $1.07

Instants

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

Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.82
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.39
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.82
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $2.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.24
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $0.74
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+8% Synergy $0.09
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $52.71
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $1.34
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+5% Synergy $0.44
Wash Away Wash Away
+4% Synergy $0.58
Suspend Suspend
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.50
Cancel Cancel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.46
Impulse Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.10
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.46
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.30
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.70
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-4% Synergy $0.40
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.52
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-6% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.59
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-10% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.01
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.11
Seething Song Seething Song
-13% Synergy $6.34
Consider Consider
-16% Synergy $0.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+37% Synergy $0.59
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+36% Synergy $10.56
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+34% Synergy $0.26
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+32% Synergy $1.00
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+24% Synergy $9.05
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+12% Synergy $0.15
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+12% Synergy $0.14
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+11% Synergy $0.23
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+11% Synergy $0.28
Glimpse of Tomorrow Glimpse of Tomorrow
+9% Synergy $0.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.88
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.44
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.68
Eternal Dominion Eternal Dominion
+6% Synergy $3.08
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+5% Synergy $0.15
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+2% Synergy $0.14
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+2% Synergy $0.19
Time Warp Time Warp
+2% Synergy $11.10
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.08
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
-1% Synergy $0.89
Boltwave Boltwave
-2% Synergy $2.24
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $8.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $4.78
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.70
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-14% Synergy $0.52
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-15% Synergy $3.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-15% Synergy $1.88
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $4.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+45% Synergy $24.98
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+30% Synergy $8.29
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+28% Synergy $0.96
Golden Urn Golden Urn
+18% Synergy $0.08
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+17% Synergy $0.14
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+17% Synergy $0.56
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+17% Synergy $1.36
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+17% Synergy $7.76
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+15% Synergy $4.49
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+14% Synergy $3.49
TARDIS TARDIS
+14% Synergy $0.11
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+13% Synergy $3.41
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+12% Synergy $2.73
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+12% Synergy $0.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.22
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+9% Synergy $0.04
Infinite Hourglass Infinite Hourglass
+9% Synergy $0.43
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.47
Thumbscrews Thumbscrews
+6% Synergy $0.37
Shrine of Burning Rage Shrine of Burning Rage
+6% Synergy $0.23
Barrin's Codex Barrin's Codex
+6% Synergy $0.40
Avarice Amulet Avarice Amulet
+6% Synergy $0.30
The Moment The Moment
+6% Synergy $0.13
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $19.88
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+2% Synergy $1.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+41% Synergy $0.33
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+39% Synergy $0.86
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+38% Synergy $2.94
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+38% Synergy $0.37
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+35% Synergy $0.41
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.19
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+28% Synergy $2.60
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+26% Synergy $0.98
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+22% Synergy $1.05
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+21% Synergy $9.44
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+20% Synergy $0.19
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+20% Synergy $0.93
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+15% Synergy $0.47
Guild Feud Guild Feud
+15% Synergy $0.18
Legacy's Allure Legacy's Allure
+12% Synergy $0.34
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+12% Synergy $1.13
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+12% Synergy $1.17
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+11% Synergy $0.24
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+9% Synergy $0.46
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+9% Synergy $0.11
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+9% Synergy $0.43
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+9% Synergy $0.04
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+8% Synergy $18.46
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.10
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+7% Synergy $0.09
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.29
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+6% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+6% Synergy $0.13
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+6% Synergy $3.47
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+6% Synergy $1.29
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $1.90
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+4% Synergy $23.38
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+3% Synergy $1.88
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+5% Synergy $9.26

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+17% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $35.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.03
Dwarven Hold Dwarven Hold
+6% Synergy $1.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+3% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Restless Spire Restless Spire
0% Synergy $0.21
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.29
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $11.15
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $11.40
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.79
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $3.26
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.10
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $18.48
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-17% Synergy $1.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+73% Synergy $0.77
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+47% Synergy $0.43
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+44% Synergy $0.35
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+43% Synergy $0.69
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+37% Synergy $1.14
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+20% Synergy $11.06
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+19% Synergy $9.83
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+19% Synergy $1.78
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+8% Synergy $4.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.05
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+6% Synergy $0.16
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+6% Synergy $0.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-5% Synergy $3.61
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $26.65
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.48
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $1.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.48
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+19% Synergy $3.50
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+17% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+15% Synergy $2.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.12
Training Center Training Center
+12% Synergy $10.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $4.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy $23.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+10% Synergy $8.07
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.17
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+8% Synergy $32.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.21
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+6% Synergy $17.00
Library Library
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.05
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.68
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.46
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.16
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $1.72
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.15
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.32
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.61
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-7% Synergy $0.04
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-10% Synergy $3.57
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-10% Synergy $14.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-11% Synergy $0.34
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.33
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.31

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