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The Ninth Doctor
Price tag $0.18

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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 $1.14
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+80% Synergy $4.51
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+74% Synergy $0.35
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+73% Synergy $0.50
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+71% Synergy $0.31
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+69% Synergy $0.52
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+68% Synergy $1.97
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+66% Synergy $1.34
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+63% Synergy $2.57
Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+56% Synergy $0.63

Top Cards

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

Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+55% Synergy $0.39
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+55% Synergy $3.32
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+52% Synergy $0.28
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+51% Synergy $0.86
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+50% Synergy $0.65
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+50% Synergy $0.78
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+49% Synergy $0.31
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+49% Synergy $22.77
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+44% Synergy $1.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+11% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $42.68
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $46.68
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $57.16
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $7.74
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $12.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $26.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $48.58

Creatures

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

Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+48% Synergy $0.45
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+44% Synergy $0.53
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+44% Synergy $0.26
Star Whale Star Whale
+38% Synergy $0.92
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+35% Synergy $23.80
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+34% Synergy $0.95
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+33% Synergy $0.96
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+32% Synergy $0.31
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+32% Synergy $0.60
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+32% Synergy $1.20
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+31% Synergy $0.25
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+25% Synergy $0.24
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+23% Synergy $0.31
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+23% Synergy $0.12
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+19% Synergy $31.10
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+19% Synergy $1.15
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+17% Synergy $6.04
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+17% Synergy $2.43
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+16% Synergy $1.81
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+15% Synergy $5.80
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+15% Synergy $0.36
Capricious Efreet Capricious Efreet
+15% Synergy $0.17
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+15% Synergy $0.31
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+14% Synergy $1.00
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+14% Synergy $7.16
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+13% Synergy $0.11
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+12% Synergy $1.85
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+11% Synergy $0.31
Countryside Crusher Countryside Crusher
+11% Synergy $0.50
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+11% Synergy $6.41
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+11% Synergy $0.60
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+10% Synergy $2.10
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+8% Synergy $1.58
Crystalline Giant Crystalline Giant
+8% Synergy $0.46
Veiling Oddity Veiling Oddity
+8% Synergy $0.06
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+8% Synergy $0.28
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+8% Synergy $2.12
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+7% Synergy $0.15
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+7% Synergy $27.75
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+7% Synergy $0.17
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+6% Synergy $0.41
Kyren Sniper Kyren Sniper
+6% Synergy $0.17
Katsumasa, the Animator Katsumasa, the Animator
+6% Synergy $0.22
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+6% Synergy $0.29
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+6% Synergy $0.19
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+5% Synergy $2.68
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+2% Synergy $1.88
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+1% Synergy $0.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+1% Synergy $6.73
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
0% Synergy $11.87

Instants

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.29
Unwind Unwind
+13% Synergy $1.70
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+10% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.81
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $0.95
Disallow Disallow
+7% Synergy $1.88
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.30
Suspend Suspend
+5% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $2.04
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.15
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+4% Synergy $0.05
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.60
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-4% Synergy $0.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.44
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.62
Abrade Abrade
-7% Synergy $0.15
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.51
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-9% Synergy $0.19
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $9.42
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-15% Synergy $0.98
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $1.67
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-25% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+41% Synergy $0.45
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+38% Synergy $8.58
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+37% Synergy $0.53
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+28% Synergy $1.75
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.87
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+17% Synergy $0.16
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+13% Synergy $0.36
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+12% Synergy $0.47
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+10% Synergy $0.19
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+9% Synergy $2.57
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.31
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+7% Synergy $0.34
Glimpse of Tomorrow Glimpse of Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.14
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+5% Synergy $0.17
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $2.23
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.61
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.73
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.26
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-10% Synergy $4.87
Ponder Ponder
-11% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $3.92

Utility Artifacts

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+46% Synergy $8.65
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+32% Synergy $5.37
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+30% Synergy $3.70
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+30% Synergy $7.33
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+25% Synergy $1.42
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+22% Synergy $2.40
Golden Urn Golden Urn
+21% Synergy $0.07
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+20% Synergy $4.22
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+19% Synergy $0.11
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+17% Synergy $3.47
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+17% Synergy $3.69
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+13% Synergy $0.51
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+13% Synergy $0.24
Shrine of Burning Rage Shrine of Burning Rage
+13% Synergy $0.29
Barrin's Codex Barrin's Codex
+13% Synergy $0.44
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+11% Synergy $0.03
Sorcerer's Wand Sorcerer's Wand
+11% Synergy $0.09
Infinite Hourglass Infinite Hourglass
+11% Synergy $0.41
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+10% Synergy $1.24
TARDIS TARDIS
+10% Synergy $0.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.32
Thumbscrews Thumbscrews
+9% Synergy $0.34
Powder Keg Powder Keg
+9% Synergy $32.54
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $12.72
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+8% Synergy $0.50
Avarice Amulet Avarice Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.27
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+8% Synergy $6.25
The Moment The Moment
+8% Synergy $0.16
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+6% Synergy $25.91
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+6% Synergy $0.24
Pacification Array Pacification Array
+6% Synergy $0.11
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+6% Synergy $0.53
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.39
Starforged Sword Starforged Sword
+5% Synergy $0.07
Cursed Recording Cursed Recording
+5% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+44% Synergy $0.33
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+40% Synergy $3.67
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+38% Synergy $1.22
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+38% Synergy $0.43
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+36% Synergy $0.57
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+34% Synergy $5.46
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+32% Synergy $2.78
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+32% Synergy $0.24
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+25% Synergy $1.34
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+24% Synergy $1.44
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+23% Synergy $0.71
Legacy's Allure Legacy's Allure
+21% Synergy $0.33
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+21% Synergy $0.20
Guild Feud Guild Feud
+19% Synergy $0.13
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+15% Synergy $0.57
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+15% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+15% Synergy $0.09
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+15% Synergy $0.15
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+13% Synergy $0.06
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+13% Synergy $0.44
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+11% Synergy $1.16
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+11% Synergy $0.93
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+10% Synergy $0.59
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy $2.01
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+8% Synergy $16.17
Private Research Private Research
+8% Synergy $0.24
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+8% Synergy $0.25
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+8% Synergy $1.73
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+6% Synergy $0.29
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.18
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.06
Incendiary Incendiary
+6% Synergy $0.21
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+6% Synergy $2.88
Opposition Opposition
+6% Synergy $0.69
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+5% Synergy $0.77
Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium Underwater Tunnel // Slimy Aquarium
+5% Synergy $0.03
Smoky Lounge // Misty Salon Smoky Lounge // Misty Salon
+5% Synergy $0.04
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
+5% Synergy $0.10
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.15
The Rollercrusher Ride The Rollercrusher Ride
+5% Synergy $0.64
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+4% Synergy $0.87
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+4% Synergy $1.51
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $1.77
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.66

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+8% Synergy $7.87

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+12% Synergy $0.16
Dwarven Hold Dwarven Hold
+11% Synergy $1.27
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+8% Synergy $3.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $40.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+3% Synergy $0.30
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $7.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.95
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+1% Synergy $0.69
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+1% Synergy $2.80
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.41
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+76% Synergy $1.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+43% Synergy $0.29
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+43% Synergy $0.68
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+42% Synergy $0.41
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+41% Synergy $0.80
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+25% Synergy $10.01
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+22% Synergy $6.24
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+15% Synergy $1.38
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+8% Synergy $3.30
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.93
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-9% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.74
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $1.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+18% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+12% Synergy $30.56
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.31
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.62
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+10% Synergy $2.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $23.84
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $4.28
Training Center Training Center
+9% Synergy $10.57
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+9% Synergy $2.38
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+8% Synergy $8.14
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+7% Synergy $0.61
Library Library
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $14.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.17
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.45
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+1% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.60
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.53
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.32
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $2.84
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.38
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.72
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $17.76
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-8% Synergy $0.03
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.38
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-11% Synergy $0.83
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.43
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-14% Synergy $0.27
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-20% Synergy $0.19

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