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The Ninth Doctor
Price tag $0.18

Legendary CreatureDoctor

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3396 Current Rank
#3255 Last Week
#3678 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
+80% Synergy $4.30
As Foretold As Foretold
+77% Synergy $1.63
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+74% Synergy $0.63
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+70% Synergy $0.32
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+69% Synergy $0.36
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+68% Synergy $0.37
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+65% Synergy $3.99
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+59% Synergy $1.54
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+56% Synergy $4.16
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+55% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+53% Synergy $2.64
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+53% Synergy $0.49
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+53% Synergy $5.10
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+50% Synergy $0.40
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+49% Synergy $1.95
Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+47% Synergy $0.65
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+46% Synergy $0.69
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+46% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.46
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $1.02

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $45.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $40.86
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $10.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $98.84
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $62.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $14.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $41.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $53.94

Creatures

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

Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+46% Synergy $0.29
Star Whale Star Whale
+40% Synergy $0.42
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+35% Synergy $24.42
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+34% Synergy $0.14
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+34% Synergy $1.53
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+34% Synergy $0.42
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+30% Synergy $0.50
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+28% Synergy $1.10
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+25% Synergy $1.22
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.46
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+22% Synergy $0.57
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+19% Synergy $2.76
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+19% Synergy $0.37
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+18% Synergy $1.34
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+18% Synergy $1.56
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+17% Synergy $28.79
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+17% Synergy $10.41
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+16% Synergy $0.27
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.88
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+15% Synergy $12.29
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+15% Synergy $11.23
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+15% Synergy $0.14
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+14% Synergy $0.26
Spider-Man 2099 Spider-Man 2099
+14% Synergy $0.65
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+11% Synergy $0.20
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+9% Synergy $1.00
Capricious Efreet Capricious Efreet
+9% Synergy $0.14
Countryside Crusher Countryside Crusher
+9% Synergy $0.50
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $3.48
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $28.19
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+7% Synergy $11.34
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+6% Synergy $0.19
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+6% Synergy $6.48
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+6% Synergy $0.98
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.97
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+6% Synergy $0.27
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+6% Synergy $4.66
Veiling Oddity Veiling Oddity
+6% Synergy $0.03
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+5% Synergy $0.51
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+5% Synergy $0.14
Rift Elemental Rift Elemental
+5% Synergy $0.08
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+5% Synergy $0.19
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+4% Synergy $10.30
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+4% Synergy $0.65
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+3% Synergy $3.86
Spark Double Spark Double
+1% Synergy $11.56
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-3% Synergy $37.52
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
-4% Synergy $1.24
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-11% Synergy $0.16
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-23% Synergy $6.49

Instants

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

Pongify Pongify
+16% Synergy $1.77
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $0.85
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.15
Unwind Unwind
+10% Synergy $1.42
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.50
Disallow Disallow
+8% Synergy $2.40
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.34
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+6% Synergy $0.10
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+6% Synergy $0.09
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+6% Synergy $0.08
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+5% Synergy $0.44
Suspend Suspend
+5% Synergy $0.53
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.64
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $60.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.53
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.89
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.17
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.72
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $52.46
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.13
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.61
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $1.76
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-13% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-20% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+42% Synergy $0.32
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+39% Synergy $2.81
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+39% Synergy $0.20
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+36% Synergy $0.65
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+32% Synergy $10.98
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+31% Synergy $2.00
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+20% Synergy $7.56
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+12% Synergy $0.28
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+12% Synergy $0.17
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+9% Synergy $0.55
Eternal Dominion Eternal Dominion
+9% Synergy $3.67
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+9% Synergy $0.13
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+8% Synergy $2.60
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.82
All of History, All at Once All of History, All at Once
+6% Synergy $0.15
Glimpse of Tomorrow Glimpse of Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.18
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.19
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+5% Synergy $0.15
Time Warp Time Warp
+3% Synergy $12.86
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
0% Synergy $1.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.27
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $9.10
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.53
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
-21% Synergy $4.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+40% Synergy $9.32
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+39% Synergy $25.36
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+37% Synergy $0.31
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+28% Synergy $9.37
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+22% Synergy $9.14
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+21% Synergy $1.36
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+17% Synergy $12.80
Golden Urn Golden Urn
+16% Synergy $0.17
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+15% Synergy $4.20
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+15% Synergy $3.74
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+15% Synergy $3.56
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+15% Synergy $0.17
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+14% Synergy $3.67
Spider-Suit Spider-Suit
+14% Synergy $0.10
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+14% Synergy $0.23
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+14% Synergy $0.34
Thief's Knife Thief's Knife
+12% Synergy $0.09
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $4.10
Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+12% Synergy $0.06
The Masamune The Masamune
+12% Synergy $0.78
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+12% Synergy $0.43
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+12% Synergy $0.54
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+12% Synergy $0.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.64
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+11% Synergy $0.04
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+11% Synergy $4.51
Lion Heart Lion Heart
+11% Synergy $0.10
Coral Sword Coral Sword
+11% Synergy $0.08
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+10% Synergy $0.14
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+10% Synergy $3.60
Samurai's Katana Samurai's Katana
+10% Synergy $0.11
Warrior's Sword Warrior's Sword
+10% Synergy $0.04
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+9% Synergy $29.45
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.51
Infinite Hourglass Infinite Hourglass
+9% Synergy $0.47
TARDIS TARDIS
+9% Synergy $0.08
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+6% Synergy $5.67
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+6% Synergy $0.09
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+6% Synergy $0.05
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+6% Synergy $0.42
Avarice Amulet Avarice Amulet
+6% Synergy $0.24
The Moment The Moment
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+6% Synergy $0.28
Thumbscrews Thumbscrews
+6% Synergy $0.40
Shrine of Burning Rage Shrine of Burning Rage
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.49
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+5% Synergy $1.20
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+2% Synergy $1.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+44% Synergy $1.14
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+40% Synergy $0.46
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+37% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+31% Synergy $0.53
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+31% Synergy $0.23
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+28% Synergy $4.67
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+28% Synergy $3.62
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+27% Synergy $0.86
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+20% Synergy $9.36
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+18% Synergy $1.21
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+18% Synergy $1.49
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+15% Synergy $0.27
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+15% Synergy $0.15
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.54
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+12% Synergy $0.46
Legacy's Allure Legacy's Allure
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+11% Synergy $0.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $3.23
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+9% Synergy $0.28
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+9% Synergy $26.34
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+9% Synergy $0.67
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+9% Synergy $2.77
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+9% Synergy $2.06
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+9% Synergy $0.07
Guild Feud Guild Feud
+9% Synergy $0.19
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+8% Synergy $2.38
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+8% Synergy $9.06
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+7% Synergy $1.99
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+6% Synergy $0.33
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+6% Synergy $0.10
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.15
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+6% Synergy $0.16
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+6% Synergy $4.13
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+6% Synergy $0.07
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+5% Synergy $0.09
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $1.45
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+4% Synergy $15.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.98

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+5% Synergy $9.48

Utility Lands

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

Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+18% Synergy $1.04
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+12% Synergy $0.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $35.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.10
Dwarven Hold Dwarven Hold
+6% Synergy $1.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.27
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+3% Synergy $0.25
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.26
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.72
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $2.00
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.10
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-12% Synergy $20.49
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-16% Synergy $5.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+65% Synergy $0.66
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+43% Synergy $1.13
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+40% Synergy $0.40
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+39% Synergy $0.53
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+39% Synergy $0.27
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+23% Synergy $12.35
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+20% Synergy $1.88
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+18% Synergy $10.99
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.71
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+6% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $4.03
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $20.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $4.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-7% Synergy $34.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-13% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $2.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-26% Synergy $0.77

Lands

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

Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+16% Synergy $4.85
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+16% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+12% Synergy $30.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+10% Synergy $27.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $4.92
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+8% Synergy $5.68
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+7% Synergy $9.09
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.14
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.13
Library Library
+5% Synergy $0.29
Training Center Training Center
+4% Synergy $11.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.17
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.61
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.64
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $9.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.15
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.13
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-2% Synergy $0.26
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.15
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.53
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-8% Synergy $12.77
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.15
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.22
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.27
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-15% Synergy $18.19
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-20% Synergy $0.31
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-22% Synergy $0.23

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