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The Ninth Doctor
Price tag $0.37

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

#3274 Current Rank
#3265 Last Week
#3614 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Ninth Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Ninth Doctor can have any of these 24 companions.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Ninth Doctor decks.

TCRI Building TCRI Building
+7% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Ninth Doctor's abilities and overall game plan.

As Foretold As Foretold
+82% Synergy $1.37
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+78% Synergy $2.82
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+72% Synergy $0.40
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+70% Synergy $1.69
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+65% Synergy $0.35
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+64% Synergy $0.39
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+62% Synergy $4.67
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+59% Synergy $2.65
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+57% Synergy $0.58
Dominus of Fealty Dominus of Fealty
+56% Synergy $0.69

Top Cards

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+56% Synergy $0.34
Jhoira of the Ghitu Jhoira of the Ghitu
+50% Synergy $0.58
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+50% Synergy $4.98
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+47% Synergy $0.45
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+47% Synergy $2.55
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+46% Synergy $2.76
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+46% Synergy $1.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
+18% Synergy $1.77
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.56

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $56.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $17.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.42
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $15.11
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $41.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+45% Synergy $0.35
Magmatic Force Magmatic Force
+45% Synergy $0.44
Star Whale Star Whale
+33% Synergy $0.81
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+33% Synergy $0.48
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+30% Synergy $22.07
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+28% Synergy $1.96
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+26% Synergy $0.34
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+26% Synergy $3.57
Bomb Squad Bomb Squad
+26% Synergy $1.14
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+25% Synergy $0.41
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+23% Synergy $12.91
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+22% Synergy $35.59
Keeper of Keys Keeper of Keys
+19% Synergy $3.48
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+19% Synergy $0.93
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+19% Synergy $0.34
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+18% Synergy $0.34
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+16% Synergy $1.64
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+15% Synergy $0.22
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+15% Synergy $1.11
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+14% Synergy $5.45
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+14% Synergy $0.50
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.45
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+14% Synergy $0.39
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+13% Synergy $13.85
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+13% Synergy $0.34
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+12% Synergy $0.89
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+12% Synergy $0.20
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+9% Synergy $17.80
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+9% Synergy $10.14
Rift Elemental Rift Elemental
+8% Synergy $0.19
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $13.35
Countryside Crusher Countryside Crusher
+7% Synergy $0.51
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+7% Synergy $0.17
Gargadon Gargadon
+7% Synergy $0.10
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+6% Synergy $0.41
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+6% Synergy $0.21
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+6% Synergy $0.41
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+6% Synergy $3.10
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $6.21
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+5% Synergy $0.43
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+5% Synergy $0.86
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-1% Synergy $2.16
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-2% Synergy $45.33
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-15% Synergy $0.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-18% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-21% Synergy $6.85
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-28% Synergy $0.66
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-32% Synergy $1.31

Instants

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

Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $0.51
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.37
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $1.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.35
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.42
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+8% Synergy $0.38
Suspend Suspend
+8% Synergy $0.49
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.15
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $1.13
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.09
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+6% Synergy $0.23
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.32
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+3% Synergy $0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $2.06
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.35
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+2% Synergy $0.19
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $10.28
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $68.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $2.85
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.69
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.38
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-9% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $52.04
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+39% Synergy $0.38
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+36% Synergy $0.44
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+36% Synergy $14.79
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+30% Synergy $0.83
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+28% Synergy $0.25
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+24% Synergy $1.76
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $11.44
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+10% Synergy $0.15
Glimpse of Tomorrow Glimpse of Tomorrow
+9% Synergy $0.24
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+9% Synergy $0.14
Eternal Dominion Eternal Dominion
+9% Synergy $4.77
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.64
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+7% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+6% Synergy $2.97
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+5% Synergy $1.69
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+4% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.39
Preordain Preordain
-10% Synergy $0.60
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
-12% Synergy $1.50
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+45% Synergy $0.30
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+34% Synergy $29.49
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+32% Synergy $10.67
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+26% Synergy $9.54
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+24% Synergy $8.73
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+19% Synergy $0.24
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+18% Synergy $5.91
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+18% Synergy $1.49
Golden Urn Golden Urn
+17% Synergy $0.17
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+17% Synergy $3.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.92
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+14% Synergy $3.28
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+12% Synergy $0.54
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+11% Synergy $3.85
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+9% Synergy $0.33
Avarice Amulet Avarice Amulet
+9% Synergy $0.26
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.42
Shrine of Burning Rage Shrine of Burning Rage
+9% Synergy $0.18
Infinite Hourglass Infinite Hourglass
+7% Synergy $0.45
The Moment The Moment
+7% Synergy $0.28
TARDIS TARDIS
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.99
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+5% Synergy $8.80
Spider-Suit Spider-Suit
+5% Synergy $0.17
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+5% Synergy $0.25
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+5% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.43

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
+42% Synergy $0.91
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+40% Synergy $0.33
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+35% Synergy $0.38
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+33% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+28% Synergy $0.59
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+25% Synergy $1.75
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+24% Synergy $4.16
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+24% Synergy $4.20
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+21% Synergy $1.85
Wild Evocation Wild Evocation
+18% Synergy $2.33
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+15% Synergy $11.28
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+14% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $3.42
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+13% Synergy $1.93
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+12% Synergy $2.82
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+12% Synergy $0.43
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+12% Synergy $2.53
Legacy's Allure Legacy's Allure
+12% Synergy $0.34
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+12% Synergy $0.33
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+11% Synergy $25.55
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+11% Synergy $0.26
Honden of Seeing Winds Honden of Seeing Winds
+10% Synergy $3.07
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+9% Synergy $0.48
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.38
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+9% Synergy $0.16
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+9% Synergy $0.30
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+7% Synergy $0.85
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+7% Synergy $0.65
Guild Feud Guild Feud
+7% Synergy $0.16
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+7% Synergy $0.07
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+6% Synergy $7.72
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+6% Synergy $0.18
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $3.64
Crescent Island Temple Crescent Island Temple
+6% Synergy $0.22
The Spirit Oasis The Spirit Oasis
+6% Synergy $0.28
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+5% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $10.78

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+14% Synergy $0.40
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+11% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.49
Dwarven Hold Dwarven Hold
+7% Synergy $1.62
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $38.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $1.35
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-2% Synergy $0.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-11% Synergy $28.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-14% Synergy $0.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+68% Synergy $1.59
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+42% Synergy $1.27
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+40% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+32% Synergy $0.55
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+28% Synergy $0.39
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+22% Synergy $11.89
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+20% Synergy $1.85
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+16% Synergy $11.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.92
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $5.18
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-16% Synergy $1.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-22% Synergy $0.63

Lands

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

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+15% Synergy $1.06
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy $1.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+10% Synergy $0.97
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+10% Synergy $38.90
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+9% Synergy $0.38
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+9% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.28
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+7% Synergy $5.73
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $35.66
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.33
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.55
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.30
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $13.96
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.29
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $4.84
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-1% Synergy $10.89
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.23
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.34
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-5% Synergy $0.34
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.34
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-9% Synergy $0.37
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-9% Synergy $16.31
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-15% Synergy $0.33

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