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The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Price tag $3.51

Partner Combination

The Ninth Doctor K-9, Mark I
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Cascade 20% Dragon's Approach 20% Dungeon 20% Exile 20% Topdeck 20%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3941 Current Rank
#3566 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I decks.

Dragoon's Wyvern Dragoon's Wyvern
+100% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+100% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+99% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Blitzball Blitzball
+99% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Elixir Elixir
+99% Synergy 100% Inclusion

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's abilities and overall game plan.

Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+78% Synergy 78% Inclusion
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+69% Synergy 70% Inclusion
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+68% Synergy 70% Inclusion
As Foretold As Foretold
+68% Synergy 70% Inclusion
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+65% Synergy 65% Inclusion
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+63% Synergy 65% Inclusion
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+59% Synergy 61% Inclusion
Star Whale Star Whale
+56% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+55% Synergy 57% Inclusion
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+55% Synergy 57% Inclusion

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I decks.

TARDIS TARDIS
+52% Synergy 52% Inclusion
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+52% Synergy 52% Inclusion
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+51% Synergy 52% Inclusion
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+50% Synergy 52% Inclusion
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+48% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+48% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+47% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+46% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy 52% Inclusion

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy 13% Inclusion

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+100% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+100% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+99% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Sabotender Sabotender
+99% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+98% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+97% Synergy 100% Inclusion
The Emperor of Palamecia The Emperor of Palamecia
+95% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+43% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+39% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+39% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+34% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+30% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+28% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+26% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+25% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+25% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+22% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+22% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+22% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+21% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+21% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+21% Synergy 22% Inclusion
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+21% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Mirrorhall Mimic Mirrorhall Mimic
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+11% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-6% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-26% Synergy 13% Inclusion

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I safe.

Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+97% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-2% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy 13% Inclusion
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-14% Synergy 13% Inclusion

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's game plan and control the board.

Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+97% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+30% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Savor the Moment Savor the Moment
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+11% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-5% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Ponder Ponder
-25% Synergy 13% Inclusion

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+33% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+33% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+30% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+28% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+25% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+16% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Barrin's Codex Barrin's Codex
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+11% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy 30% Inclusion

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sidequest: Play Blitzball Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+100% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+99% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+42% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+34% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+31% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+30% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+30% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+26% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+24% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+22% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+21% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Search for Azcanta Search for Azcanta
+16% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+15% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Private Research Private Research
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+13% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+43% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Rivendell Rivendell
+13% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy 43% Inclusion

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+68% Synergy 70% Inclusion
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+44% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+38% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+37% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+22% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+20% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+17% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+9% Synergy 65% Inclusion
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy 61% Inclusion
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy 83% Inclusion
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy 78% Inclusion
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy 22% Inclusion

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+39% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+35% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+22% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+15% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy 22% Inclusion
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+7% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+7% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+6% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Riverglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+5% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy 87% Inclusion
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-11% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy 52% Inclusion
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy 43% Inclusion
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy 13% Inclusion
Training Center Training Center
-18% Synergy 26% Inclusion

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I.

Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
The Tenth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Tenth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Ganax, Astral Hunter Popular Entertainer Ganax, Astral Hunter // Popular Entertainer
The Ninth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Ninth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The First Doctor Bill Potts The First Doctor // Bill Potts
The First Doctor Ryan Sinclair The First Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The First Doctor Yasmin Khan The First Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Sword Coast Sailor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Sword Coast Sailor
The Ninth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Ninth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Ninth Doctor Clara Oswald The Ninth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Ninth Doctor Donna Noble The Ninth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Ninth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Ninth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Ninth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Ninth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dragon Cultist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Popular Entertainer Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Popular Entertainer
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Tavern Brawler Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Tavern Brawler
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Jeska, Thrice Reborn Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Krark, the Thumbless Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Krark, the Thumbless
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Passionate Archaeologist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Passionate Archaeologist