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The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Price tag $3.95

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The Ninth Doctor K-9, Mark I

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4700 Current Rank
#4352 Last Week
#4584 Past 2 Years
23 Decks

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

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

Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Blitzball Blitzball
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Elixir Elixir
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Dragoon's Wyvern Dragoon's Wyvern
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.11
Ice Flan Ice Flan
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.13

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 in 78% of decks $0.72
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+69% Synergy in 70% of decks $5.29
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+68% Synergy in 70% of decks $5.14
As Foretold As Foretold
+68% Synergy in 70% of decks $1.36
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+65% Synergy in 65% of decks $5.42
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+63% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.27
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+59% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.35
Star Whale Star Whale
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $2.64
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+55% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.37
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+55% Synergy in 57% of decks $6.35

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 in 52% of decks $0.27
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+52% Synergy in 52% of decks $8.89
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+51% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.24
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+50% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.41
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.09
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+48% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.39
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+48% Synergy in 48% of decks $2.75
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+47% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.38
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+46% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.70
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy in 52% of decks $1.82

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy in 22% of decks $17.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $63.90
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy in 22% of decks $39.96
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy in 17% of decks $38.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy in 13% of decks $67.49

Creatures

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

Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Sabotender Sabotender
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+43% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.47
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $15.39
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+39% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.46
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.97
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.36
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $19.01
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.27
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.15
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.27
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.54
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.38
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.42
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+21% Synergy in 30% of decks $17.19
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.49
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.43
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.41
Summon: Shiva Summon: Shiva
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.94
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.12
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.60
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.09
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.45
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.74
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.58
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.96
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.34
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.23
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.47
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.34
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-26% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.89

Instants

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

Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.95
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.58
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy in 48% of decks $4.02
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.64
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $12.55
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-14% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.14

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 in 100% of decks $0.31
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+30% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.32
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.05
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Savor the Moment Savor the Moment
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.09
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.18
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.36
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $10.25
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.11
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-5% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.33
Windfall Windfall
-14% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.44
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.48
Ponder Ponder
-25% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.55
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $49.87
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.37
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $8.13
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.60
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.36
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.16
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.27
Barrin's Codex Barrin's Codex
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.43
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.26
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.39
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.69
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.60
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.27
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.54
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.82
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.11
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.52

Enchantments

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

Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.14
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.23
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.41
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+31% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.39
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.38
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.20
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.44
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $11.44
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.89
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.57
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $22.26
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.28
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.75
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.48
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.74
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.01
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.97
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.09
Private Research Private Research
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+13% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.47
Sidequest: Play Blitzball World Champion, Celestial Weapon Sidequest: Play Blitzball
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+43% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.32
Rivendell Rivendell
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.38
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.52
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.68
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $17.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.04
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy in 44% of decks $2.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+68% Synergy in 70% of decks $1.09
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+44% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.37
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+38% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.01
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.77
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+22% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.72
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.17
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.41
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.72
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.20
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $9.87
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.75
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+9% Synergy in 65% of decks $1.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.48
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy in 83% of decks $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.65

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 in 39% of decks $0.27
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+35% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.38
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.54
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.68
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+6% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.63
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy in 44% of decks $2.80
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+5% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.92
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy in 17% of decks
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.47
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.38
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.26
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy in 44% of decks $5.50
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.27
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-11% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.35
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.42
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy in 13% of decks $35.07
Training Center Training Center
-18% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.13

The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I Deck Stats

Based on 23 The Ninth Doctor // K-9, Mark I decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
03
15
213
314
410
59
64
71
82
92
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 18
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 9
  • Artifact 15
  • Enchantment 13
  • Land 35
Card typeCards
Creature18
Instant8
Sorcery9
Artifact15
Enchantment13
Land35

Lands: 23 basic, 12 nonbasic

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