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The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Price tag $0.97

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The Ninth Doctor K-9, Mark I
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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

#3182 Current Rank
#2887 Last Week
#3764 Last Month

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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 $0.05
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+100% Synergy $0.03
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+99% Synergy $0.13
Blitzball Blitzball
+99% Synergy $0.14
Elixir Elixir
+99% Synergy $0.11

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 $0.63
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+69% Synergy $4.82
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+68% Synergy $3.47
As Foretold As Foretold
+68% Synergy $1.43
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+65% Synergy $3.89
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+63% Synergy $2.19
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+59% Synergy $0.32
Star Whale Star Whale
+56% Synergy $0.38
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+55% Synergy $0.28
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+55% Synergy $0.46

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 $0.10
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+52% Synergy $1.64
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+51% Synergy $0.15
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+50% Synergy $0.26
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $1.66
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+48% Synergy $0.30
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+48% Synergy $2.11
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+47% Synergy $0.22
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+46% Synergy $0.73
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $13.41
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.08
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $33.66
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $40.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $56.00

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 $3.30
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+100% Synergy $0.33
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+99% Synergy $0.04
Sabotender Sabotender
+99% Synergy $0.13
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+98% Synergy $0.05
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+97% Synergy $0.17
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+95% Synergy $0.16
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+43% Synergy $0.48
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+39% Synergy $10.69
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+39% Synergy $0.41
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+34% Synergy $0.36
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+30% Synergy $0.21
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+28% Synergy $8.42
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+26% Synergy $0.15
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+25% Synergy $1.03
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+25% Synergy $0.16
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+22% Synergy $1.22
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+22% Synergy $0.14
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+22% Synergy $0.33
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+21% Synergy $23.47
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+21% Synergy $0.28
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+21% Synergy $0.28
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+21% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+20% Synergy $0.20
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+17% Synergy $2.84
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+17% Synergy $0.03
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+17% Synergy $0.63
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+17% Synergy $1.10
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+17% Synergy $0.35
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+13% Synergy $5.64
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+13% Synergy $0.29
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+13% Synergy $1.45
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+13% Synergy $0.05
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+13% Synergy $0.19
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+12% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+11% Synergy $0.26
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+7% Synergy $0.20
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $21.77
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-6% Synergy $0.22
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-26% Synergy $1.37

Instants

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

Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+97% Synergy $0.06
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $0.55
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy $2.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.77
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-2% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.46
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy $0.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.71
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-14% Synergy $1.42

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 $0.13
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+30% Synergy $2.51
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy $1.89
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+13% Synergy $0.14
Savor the Moment Savor the Moment
+12% Synergy $8.72
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+12% Synergy $0.47
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+11% Synergy $9.45
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy $8.95
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.61
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-5% Synergy $0.32
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy $3.59
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
-25% Synergy $1.23

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+33% Synergy $0.25
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+33% Synergy $25.60
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+30% Synergy $0.56
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+28% Synergy $9.23
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+25% Synergy $1.37
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+17% Synergy $0.26
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+17% Synergy $3.83
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+16% Synergy $1.37
Barrin's Codex Barrin's Codex
+13% Synergy $0.40
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+13% Synergy $1.16
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+13% Synergy $0.43
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+13% Synergy $8.25
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+12% Synergy $0.93
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy $3.61
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+11% Synergy $8.16
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy $8.13
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $2.17
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy $0.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $3.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.46

Enchantments

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

Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+100% Synergy $0.07
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+99% Synergy $0.09
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+42% Synergy $1.57
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+34% Synergy $0.42
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+31% Synergy $1.50
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+30% Synergy $0.30
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+30% Synergy $0.10
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+26% Synergy $0.45
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+24% Synergy $9.94
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy $0.68
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+22% Synergy $0.76
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+21% Synergy $26.17
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+17% Synergy $3.25
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+17% Synergy $4.47
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+17% Synergy $0.24
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+17% Synergy $0.27
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+17% Synergy $0.99
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $4.58
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+16% Synergy $2.33
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+15% Synergy $1.07
Private Research Private Research
+13% Synergy $0.26
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.32
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+13% Synergy $0.17
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+12% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+43% Synergy $0.16
Rivendell Rivendell
+13% Synergy $1.05
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.26
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.25
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy $9.72
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $10.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy $0.56
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $6.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+68% Synergy $0.53
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+44% Synergy $0.83
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+38% Synergy $1.07
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+37% Synergy $2.89
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+22% Synergy $0.45
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+20% Synergy $0.68
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+17% Synergy $0.38
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+17% Synergy $0.34
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+17% Synergy $2.90
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+17% Synergy $11.31
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy $4.65
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+9% Synergy $1.86
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.22
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.01

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 $0.26
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+35% Synergy $0.23
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+22% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+15% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+7% Synergy $0.34
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+7% Synergy $0.59
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+6% Synergy $4.63
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $3.90
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.55
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy $0.20
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.13
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $16.83
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-11% Synergy $0.35
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy $0.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy $25.17
Training Center Training Center
-18% Synergy $11.79

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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
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 Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Ninth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Ninth Doctor Rose Noble The Ninth Doctor // Rose 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
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