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The Ninth Doctor
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureDoctor

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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
+78% Synergy $1.43
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+76% Synergy $3.75
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+73% Synergy $0.27
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+69% Synergy $0.36
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+69% Synergy $0.43
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+68% Synergy $0.32
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+66% Synergy $4.07
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+61% Synergy $2.25
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+59% Synergy $4.85
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+55% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+53% Synergy $1.73
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+53% Synergy $0.36
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+53% Synergy $2.05
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+50% Synergy $2.04
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+50% Synergy $0.50
Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+46% Synergy $0.64
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+42% Synergy $2.03
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+38% Synergy $24.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $40.43
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $37.99
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $9.42
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $63.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $13.37
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $30.65
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+43% Synergy $0.35
Star Whale Star Whale
+43% Synergy $0.33
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+43% Synergy $0.24
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+40% Synergy $0.27
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+37% Synergy $0.13
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+33% Synergy $1.09
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+33% Synergy $0.97
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+30% Synergy $1.24
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+28% Synergy $0.30
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+23% Synergy $0.43
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+23% Synergy $0.58
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+20% Synergy $0.13
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+18% Synergy $30.28
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+17% Synergy $0.30
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+17% Synergy $2.72
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+16% Synergy $1.54
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+16% Synergy $10.35
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+16% Synergy $1.78
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+15% Synergy $8.16
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+13% Synergy $0.98
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+13% Synergy $11.62
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+13% Synergy $0.27
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+12% Synergy $0.25
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+11% Synergy $0.85
Countryside Crusher Countryside Crusher
+10% Synergy $0.49
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+10% Synergy $5.83
Capricious Efreet Capricious Efreet
+10% Synergy $0.15
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $3.45
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+9% Synergy $0.16
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $11.16
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $19.38
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+7% Synergy $2.76
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+7% Synergy $0.11
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+7% Synergy $1.32
Detritivore Detritivore
+7% Synergy $3.42
Veiling Oddity Veiling Oddity
+7% Synergy $0.03
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+6% Synergy $0.42
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.99
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+6% Synergy $0.08
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+5% Synergy $8.93
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+4% Synergy $0.50
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+3% Synergy $2.34
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+2% Synergy $0.58
Spark Double Spark Double
+1% Synergy $10.94
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $1.84
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
-4% Synergy $1.13
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-11% Synergy $0.19
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-23% Synergy $5.19

Instants

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+15% Synergy $0.36
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.55
Unwind Unwind
+10% Synergy $1.13
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.20
Disallow Disallow
+8% Synergy $3.49
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+8% Synergy $0.10
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+7% Synergy $0.08
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.24
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+6% Synergy $2.10
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.68
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $48.80
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.13
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.29
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.71
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.80
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $1.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.15
Opt Opt
-13% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-13% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-21% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+42% Synergy $0.28
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+38% Synergy $0.60
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+35% Synergy $0.20
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+35% Synergy $10.83
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+30% Synergy $1.15
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+21% Synergy $7.98
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+13% Synergy $0.22
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+13% Synergy $0.12
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+13% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+9% Synergy $2.38
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.45
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.76
Eternal Dominion Eternal Dominion
+6% Synergy $3.55
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+6% Synergy $0.18
Glimpse of Tomorrow Glimpse of Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.13
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+6% Synergy $0.16
Time Warp Time Warp
+3% Synergy $12.67
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
0% Synergy $0.95
Fabricate Fabricate
-2% Synergy $8.90
Boltwave Boltwave
-2% Synergy $2.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.28
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-15% Synergy $3.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+50% Synergy $13.82
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+46% Synergy $9.33
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+42% Synergy $24.79
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+33% Synergy $0.26
Spider-Suit Spider-Suit
+33% Synergy $0.05
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+33% Synergy $0.19
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+33% Synergy $0.30
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+28% Synergy $8.15
The Masamune The Masamune
+25% Synergy $0.64
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+25% Synergy $0.36
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+25% Synergy $0.02
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+25% Synergy $0.05
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+24% Synergy $3.71
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+24% Synergy $0.05
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+20% Synergy $0.06
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+20% Synergy $0.07
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+20% Synergy $4.66
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+19% Synergy $1.37
Golden Urn Golden Urn
+17% Synergy $0.15
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+17% Synergy $3.75
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+17% Synergy $4.87
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+16% Synergy $0.07
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+16% Synergy $0.04
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+16% Synergy $0.09
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+16% Synergy $0.23
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+16% Synergy $3.19
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+16% Synergy $8.49
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $33.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.38
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+14% Synergy $0.41
TARDIS TARDIS
+13% Synergy $0.09
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+13% Synergy $0.52
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+13% Synergy $3.58
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+13% Synergy $0.42
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+11% Synergy $6.25
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+10% Synergy $0.47
Infinite Hourglass Infinite Hourglass
+10% Synergy $0.45
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+8% Synergy $3.50
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+8% Synergy $0.11
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+8% Synergy $0.03
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+7% Synergy $1.59
Avarice Amulet Avarice Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.26
The Moment The Moment
+7% Synergy $0.09
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+7% Synergy $0.34
Barrin's Codex Barrin's Codex
+7% Synergy $0.40
Thumbscrews Thumbscrews
+7% Synergy $0.41
Shrine of Burning Rage Shrine of Burning Rage
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.60
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+2% Synergy $0.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+43% Synergy $0.63
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+39% Synergy $0.43
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+38% Synergy $1.17
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+37% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+36% Synergy $0.37
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+33% Synergy $0.28
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+30% Synergy $4.39
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+30% Synergy $3.35
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+25% Synergy $0.86
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+23% Synergy $1.02
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+20% Synergy $0.09
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+19% Synergy $0.96
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+18% Synergy $9.32
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+16% Synergy $0.15
Legacy's Allure Legacy's Allure
+13% Synergy $0.37
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.54
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+13% Synergy $0.27
Guild Feud Guild Feud
+13% Synergy $0.18
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+10% Synergy $1.98
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+10% Synergy $2.22
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+10% Synergy $0.11
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+10% Synergy $0.46
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+10% Synergy $0.07
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+9% Synergy $26.17
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+9% Synergy $0.08
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.67
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+8% Synergy $0.11
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+7% Synergy $0.60
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+7% Synergy $0.36
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+6% Synergy $3.68
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+6% Synergy $0.09
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $2.32
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+5% Synergy $18.87
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+6% Synergy $8.07

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+16% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $35.81
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
Dwarven Hold Dwarven Hold
+7% Synergy $1.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.38
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+3% Synergy $0.23
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.22
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy $2.67
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $19.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-16% Synergy $6.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+66% Synergy $0.56
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+42% Synergy $0.41
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+42% Synergy $0.71
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+40% Synergy $0.35
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+39% Synergy $0.98
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+22% Synergy $8.91
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+19% Synergy $11.28
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+18% Synergy $2.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.22
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $16.67
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+6% Synergy $0.37
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+6% Synergy $0.22
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+6% Synergy $4.43
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $0.45
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $2.03
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $3.63
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $23.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-15% Synergy $1.53
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-17% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+21% Synergy $0.35
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+17% Synergy $3.88
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+15% Synergy $4.63
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $25.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+13% Synergy $4.85
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+12% Synergy $7.72
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.13
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+10% Synergy $31.41
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+10% Synergy $0.15
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $10.91
Library Library
+6% Synergy $0.61
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+5% Synergy $0.65
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $16.93
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.77
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.10
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.06
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-7% Synergy $0.25
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-8% Synergy $2.47
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.19
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-10% Synergy $12.67
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-11% Synergy $3.51
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.21
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-12% Synergy $0.46
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-17% Synergy $0.35

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