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The Ninth Doctor
Price tag $0.31

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

#3563 Current Rank
#3867 Last Week
#3714 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Ninth Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Ninth Doctor can have any of these 24 companions.

High Synergy Cards

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

Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+84% Synergy $3.86
As Foretold As Foretold
+80% Synergy $1.65
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+77% Synergy $0.37
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+75% Synergy $1.74
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+72% Synergy $0.44
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+66% Synergy $0.40
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+63% Synergy $4.25
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+63% Synergy $1.94
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+62% Synergy $3.54
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+56% Synergy $5.06

Top Cards

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+53% Synergy $0.34
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+51% Synergy $1.65
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+51% Synergy $3.18
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+51% Synergy $2.70
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+51% Synergy $0.42
Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+51% Synergy $0.67
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+48% Synergy $1.30
Pongify Pongify
+21% Synergy $1.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $52.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $15.76
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $13.71
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $68.34
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $43.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

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

Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+48% Synergy $0.67
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+45% Synergy $0.29
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+45% Synergy $0.40
Star Whale Star Whale
+36% Synergy $0.51
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+33% Synergy $0.51
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+31% Synergy $25.79
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+30% Synergy $1.83
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+27% Synergy $0.43
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+27% Synergy $0.31
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+24% Synergy $1.05
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+24% Synergy $1.18
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+21% Synergy $3.01
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+20% Synergy $10.50
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+19% Synergy $31.14
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+18% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+18% Synergy $3.45
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+18% Synergy $1.73
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+17% Synergy $1.37
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+17% Synergy $19.31
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+15% Synergy $1.29
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+15% Synergy $0.38
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+15% Synergy $0.33
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+14% Synergy $0.62
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+14% Synergy $12.84
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+13% Synergy $0.24
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+12% Synergy $8.88
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+12% Synergy $10.47
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.18
Countryside Crusher Countryside Crusher
+9% Synergy $0.51
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+9% Synergy $0.19
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+9% Synergy $0.97
Spider-Man 2099 Spider-Man 2099
+9% Synergy $0.45
Gargadon Gargadon
+9% Synergy $0.08
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+8% Synergy $0.26
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $3.26
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $28.51
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+7% Synergy $0.54
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+6% Synergy $7.09
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+6% Synergy $9.00
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+6% Synergy $0.58
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+6% Synergy $0.22
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+6% Synergy $1.01
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+5% Synergy $0.27
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+4% Synergy $8.40
Spark Double Spark Double
+4% Synergy $13.10
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
0% Synergy $42.97
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $2.30
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-20% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-22% Synergy $5.33
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-30% Synergy $2.59

Instants

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

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+14% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $2.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $0.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+13% Synergy $3.74
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.47
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $1.66
Unwind Unwind
+9% Synergy $1.32
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+9% Synergy $0.26
Suspend Suspend
+8% Synergy $0.49
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.40
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+6% Synergy $0.17
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+6% Synergy $0.09
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+5% Synergy $0.39
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+4% Synergy $11.24
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.44
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.35
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.99
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.15
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $66.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.38
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.09
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $2.95
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-10% Synergy $0.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $50.42
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+41% Synergy $0.34
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+38% Synergy $3.27
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+38% Synergy $0.28
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+37% Synergy $14.31
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+28% Synergy $1.01
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+24% Synergy $2.34
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+16% Synergy $7.65
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+12% Synergy $0.14
Eternal Dominion Eternal Dominion
+12% Synergy $4.52
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+8% Synergy $2.90
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.98
Glimpse of Tomorrow Glimpse of Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.24
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+6% Synergy $0.26
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+5% Synergy $0.44
All of History, All at Once All of History, All at Once
+5% Synergy $0.24
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+5% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.56
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+3% Synergy $0.32
Time Warp Time Warp
+3% Synergy $13.24
Stock Up Stock Up
0% Synergy $9.40
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
-1% Synergy $1.09
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $8.98
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.37
Windfall Windfall
-15% Synergy $5.37
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-17% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+38% Synergy $27.53
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+38% Synergy $9.25
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+36% Synergy $0.32
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+28% Synergy $9.50
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+24% Synergy $7.80
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+18% Synergy $1.37
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+18% Synergy $0.18
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+17% Synergy $4.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.85
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+15% Synergy $0.55
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+15% Synergy $4.19
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+15% Synergy $3.38
Golden Urn Golden Urn
+15% Synergy $0.21
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+14% Synergy $3.08
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+12% Synergy $0.34
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+12% Synergy $0.51
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+10% Synergy $11.47
Infinite Hourglass Infinite Hourglass
+9% Synergy $0.47
Spider-Suit Spider-Suit
+9% Synergy $0.20
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+9% Synergy $0.33
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+9% Synergy $0.35
The Masamune The Masamune
+8% Synergy $0.72
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+8% Synergy $0.47
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+8% Synergy $0.12
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+8% Synergy $0.19
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $5.28
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+8% Synergy $0.10
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+8% Synergy $0.20
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+7% Synergy $0.14
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+7% Synergy $5.96
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+7% Synergy $0.19
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+7% Synergy $5.01
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+7% Synergy $0.17
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+7% Synergy $0.08
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $35.57
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+6% Synergy $12.24
TARDIS TARDIS
+6% Synergy $0.20
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+6% Synergy $0.49
Thumbscrews Thumbscrews
+6% Synergy $0.40
Avarice Amulet Avarice Amulet
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Moment The Moment
+6% Synergy $0.31
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.93
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+5% Synergy $1.35
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $4.92
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $0.28
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $4.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $10.91
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+2% Synergy $1.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+39% Synergy $0.34
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+36% Synergy $0.44
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+33% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+30% Synergy $0.58
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+27% Synergy $4.16
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+26% Synergy $1.03
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+24% Synergy $4.22
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+21% Synergy $1.70
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+21% Synergy $2.62
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+16% Synergy $13.78
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+15% Synergy $0.25
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+13% Synergy $0.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+12% Synergy $3.22
Legacy's Allure Legacy's Allure
+12% Synergy $0.32
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.53
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+11% Synergy $28.97
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+9% Synergy $2.01
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+9% Synergy $0.48
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+9% Synergy $3.08
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+9% Synergy $0.33
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+9% Synergy $0.27
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+9% Synergy $3.06
Guild Feud Guild Feud
+9% Synergy $0.18
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+8% Synergy $7.99
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+8% Synergy $1.91
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.17
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.86
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+6% Synergy $0.32
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+6% Synergy $0.09
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.15
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+6% Synergy $0.77
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+6% Synergy $0.81
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $2.89
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.42
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+4% Synergy $0.18
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+4% Synergy $14.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+5% Synergy $9.91

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $3.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.30
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+11% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $37.08
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+9% Synergy $1.08
Dwarven Hold Dwarven Hold
+6% Synergy $1.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.39
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.44
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.21
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.65
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.20
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $1.78
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $24.44
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-13% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+69% Synergy $1.09
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+44% Synergy $0.51
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+41% Synergy $1.19
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+38% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+33% Synergy $0.40
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+28% Synergy $12.78
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+22% Synergy $2.61
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+18% Synergy $12.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.55
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.41
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+6% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-1% Synergy $5.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $37.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $3.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-23% Synergy $1.06

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+19% Synergy $0.40
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+17% Synergy $4.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+13% Synergy $2.56
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+12% Synergy $35.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.28
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+10% Synergy $5.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.22
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.30
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.25
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+6% Synergy $0.30
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+6% Synergy $0.21
Library Library
+5% Synergy $0.33
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $11.23
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.29
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $13.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $30.46
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.34
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.82
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $4.03
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.07
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.20
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $10.05
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.09
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.08
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.40
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $13.78
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.46
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-10% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-14% Synergy $0.38
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-19% Synergy $0.30

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