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The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Price tag $2.85

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The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I
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Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Clues 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

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

Creatures

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

Martha Jones Martha Jones
+75% Synergy $0.16
Loxodon Eavesdropper Loxodon Eavesdropper
+67% Synergy $0.03
Evidence Examiner Evidence Examiner
+67% Synergy $0.03
Undercover Crocodelf Undercover Crocodelf
+67% Synergy $0.01
Cold Case Cracker Cold Case Cracker
+67% Synergy $0.04
Sharp-Eyed Rookie Sharp-Eyed Rookie
+66% Synergy $0.10
Madame Vastra Madame Vastra
+50% Synergy $0.11
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+50% Synergy $0.11
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+50% Synergy $0.13
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+50% Synergy $0.16
Thijarian Witness Thijarian Witness
+50% Synergy $0.03
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+49% Synergy $0.22
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+48% Synergy $0.94
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+48% Synergy $0.12
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+48% Synergy $0.04
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+47% Synergy $0.53
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+43% Synergy $0.17
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+41% Synergy $8.50
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+34% Synergy $2.71
Benthic Criminologists Benthic Criminologists
+33% Synergy $0.04
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+33% Synergy $0.37
Hotshot Investigators Hotshot Investigators
+33% Synergy $0.03
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+33% Synergy $0.12
Mistway Spy Mistway Spy
+33% Synergy $0.07
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+33% Synergy $0.29
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+31% Synergy $0.22
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+25% Synergy $0.04
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+25% Synergy $0.11
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
+25% Synergy $0.38
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+25% Synergy $0.14
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+25% Synergy $0.09
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+24% Synergy $4.52
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+24% Synergy $0.99
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+23% Synergy $0.23
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+23% Synergy $47.23
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+23% Synergy $2.67
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+21% Synergy $1.18
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+21% Synergy $0.34
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+19% Synergy $1.39
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+18% Synergy $0.45
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+9% Synergy $3.72
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $7.83
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $1.49
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+7% Synergy $0.29
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+6% Synergy $0.39
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy $3.91
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.97
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $13.09
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.27
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-6% Synergy $0.15

Instants

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

Out Cold Out Cold
+67% Synergy $0.03
Deduce Deduce
+66% Synergy $0.08
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+50% Synergy $0.04
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+49% Synergy $0.51
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+49% Synergy $0.17
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+45% Synergy $11.66
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+33% Synergy $0.05
Eliminate the Impossible Eliminate the Impossible
+33% Synergy $0.04
Reasonable Doubt Reasonable Doubt
+33% Synergy $0.02
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.83
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+25% Synergy $0.41
Syphon Essence Syphon Essence
+25% Synergy $0.05
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+25% Synergy $0.33
Jace's Scrutiny Jace's Scrutiny
+25% Synergy $0.07
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy $0.91
Ram Through Ram Through
+24% Synergy $0.36
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+24% Synergy $0.09
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+24% Synergy $1.45
Beast Within Beast Within
+23% Synergy $0.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy $41.87
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+22% Synergy $1.09
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy $4.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+20% Synergy $0.75
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy $0.29
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+18% Synergy $1.73
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+16% Synergy $1.09
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $0.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $52.38
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $19.67
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.17
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.21
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-19% Synergy $0.16

Sorceries

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

They Went This Way They Went This Way
+66% Synergy $0.04
Farseek Farseek
+52% Synergy $0.51
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+49% Synergy $0.06
Analyze the Pollen Analyze the Pollen
+33% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+27% Synergy $8.15
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+25% Synergy $2.85
Crack Open Crack Open
+25% Synergy $0.12
Beneath the Sands Beneath the Sands
+25% Synergy $0.07
Brave the Wilds Brave the Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.08
Caravan Vigil Caravan Vigil
+25% Synergy $0.11
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+25% Synergy $0.23
Deep Reconnaissance Deep Reconnaissance
+25% Synergy $0.15
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+25% Synergy $0.11
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+25% Synergy $0.02
Uncovered Clues Uncovered Clues
+25% Synergy $0.04
Spider Food Spider Food
+24% Synergy $0.08
Many Partings Many Partings
+24% Synergy $0.12
Root Out Root Out
+24% Synergy $0.05
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+23% Synergy $0.27
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+23% Synergy $0.15
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+23% Synergy $0.26
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+22% Synergy $0.19
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+20% Synergy $18.43
Ravenform Ravenform
+20% Synergy $0.17
Fabricate Fabricate
+18% Synergy $9.12
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+17% Synergy $0.28
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+14% Synergy $0.13
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $0.72
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.38
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.48
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+100% Synergy $0.08
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+50% Synergy $0.05
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+48% Synergy $0.68
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+48% Synergy $1.59
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+25% Synergy $0.17
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+25% Synergy $0.27
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+25% Synergy $0.06
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+25% Synergy $0.12
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+25% Synergy $0.15
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+25% Synergy $0.21
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+25% Synergy $0.19
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+25% Synergy $3.91
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy $0.10
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+25% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.93
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+24% Synergy $0.19
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $37.70
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy $3.03
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+24% Synergy $25.24
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+23% Synergy $23.84
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy $4.35
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.80
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+21% Synergy $3.56
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+18% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+100% Synergy $0.05
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+67% Synergy $0.08
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+66% Synergy $0.05
City of Death City of Death
+49% Synergy $0.82
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+49% Synergy $0.25
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+44% Synergy $27.71
Propaganda Propaganda
+44% Synergy $3.22
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+33% Synergy $0.10
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+33% Synergy $0.15
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+25% Synergy $0.10
Aether Web Aether Web
+25% Synergy $0.17
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+25% Synergy $0.07
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+25% Synergy $0.12
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+25% Synergy $0.48
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+25% Synergy $0.10
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+25% Synergy $0.30
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+24% Synergy $6.64
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.12
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+24% Synergy $0.12
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+24% Synergy $0.06
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+24% Synergy $0.16
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+24% Synergy $0.54
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+23% Synergy $0.70
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+23% Synergy $1.73
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+23% Synergy $1.51
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+22% Synergy $20.83
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+22% Synergy $5.69
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+19% Synergy $5.82
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $32.68
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $9.50
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $53.19

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+17% Synergy $5.93

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+49% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.36
The Shire The Shire
+23% Synergy $2.72
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+22% Synergy $0.22
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy $5.69
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.55
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $5.32
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+18% Synergy $0.21
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $1.47
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.72
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $21.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $12.51
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $40.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+74% Synergy $0.20
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+49% Synergy $0.82
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.31
Simic Cluestone Simic Cluestone
+24% Synergy $0.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.25
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+16% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.60

Lands

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

Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+44% Synergy $26.11
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+40% Synergy $0.12
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+37% Synergy $0.14
Kitchen Kitchen
+32% Synergy $0.32
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+30% Synergy $1.14
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy $0.26
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+23% Synergy $0.49
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+23% Synergy $1.52
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+23% Synergy $0.11
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+23% Synergy $0.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+11% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+11% Synergy $0.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $4.96
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+10% Synergy $0.68
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy $10.76
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $7.02
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.25
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $26.32
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy $0.29
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-24% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

The Third Doctor Martha Jones The Third Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Seventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Rasaad yn Bashir Haunted One Rasaad yn Bashir // Haunted One
The Fugitive Doctor Martha Jones The Fugitive Doctor // Martha Jones
The Tenth Doctor Martha Jones The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Seventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Seventh Doctor Martha Jones The Seventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
The Fourteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fourteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Morska, Undersea Sleuth Morska, Undersea Sleuth
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
The Fugitive Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fugitive Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
The Seventh Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Seventh Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
The Third Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Third Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fugitive Doctor Clara Oswald The Fugitive Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Seventh Doctor Susan Foreman The Seventh Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Third Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fugitive Doctor The Fugitive Doctor
The Seventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Seventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Seventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Jenny Flint Madame Vastra Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
The Fugitive Doctor Dan Lewis The Fugitive Doctor // Dan Lewis
Ezrim, Agency Chief Ezrim, Agency Chief
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
The Seventh Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Seventh Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
The Seventh Doctor Dan Lewis The Seventh Doctor // Dan Lewis