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The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Price tag $0.89

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The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Clues 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4340 Current Rank
#3707 Last Week
#4551 Last Month

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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 $0.17
Loxodon Eavesdropper Loxodon Eavesdropper
+67% Synergy $0.04
Evidence Examiner Evidence Examiner
+67% Synergy $0.03
Undercover Crocodelf Undercover Crocodelf
+67% Synergy $0.01
Cold Case Cracker Cold Case Cracker
+67% Synergy $0.03
Sharp-Eyed Rookie Sharp-Eyed Rookie
+66% Synergy $0.10
Madame Vastra Madame Vastra
+50% Synergy $0.14
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+50% Synergy $0.10
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+50% Synergy $0.15
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+50% Synergy $0.09
Thijarian Witness Thijarian Witness
+50% Synergy $0.04
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+49% Synergy $0.19
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+48% Synergy $0.94
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+48% Synergy $0.08
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+48% Synergy $0.05
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+47% Synergy $0.40
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+43% Synergy $0.15
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+41% Synergy $5.77
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+34% Synergy $2.40
Benthic Criminologists Benthic Criminologists
+33% Synergy $0.04
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+33% Synergy $0.37
Hotshot Investigators Hotshot Investigators
+33% Synergy $0.02
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+33% Synergy $0.09
Mistway Spy Mistway Spy
+33% Synergy $0.06
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+33% Synergy $0.31
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+31% Synergy $0.18
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+25% Synergy $0.09
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+25% Synergy $0.10
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
+25% Synergy $0.34
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+25% Synergy $0.10
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+25% Synergy $0.06
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+24% Synergy $4.08
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+24% Synergy $0.53
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+23% Synergy $0.21
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+23% Synergy $40.42
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+23% Synergy $3.08
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+21% Synergy $0.91
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+21% Synergy $0.22
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+19% Synergy $1.20
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+18% Synergy $0.38
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+9% Synergy $3.41
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $5.27
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy $0.98
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+7% Synergy $0.20
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+6% Synergy $0.72
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy $3.14
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.42
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $12.51
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.23
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-6% Synergy $0.13

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 $0.08
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+49% Synergy $0.48
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+49% Synergy $0.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+45% Synergy $10.29
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+33% Synergy $0.04
Eliminate the Impossible Eliminate the Impossible
+33% Synergy $0.04
Reasonable Doubt Reasonable Doubt
+33% Synergy $0.06
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.62
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+25% Synergy $0.35
Syphon Essence Syphon Essence
+25% Synergy $0.06
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+25% Synergy $0.30
Jace's Scrutiny Jace's Scrutiny
+25% Synergy $0.04
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy $0.64
Ram Through Ram Through
+24% Synergy $0.32
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+24% Synergy $0.12
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+24% Synergy $1.15
Beast Within Beast Within
+23% Synergy $0.48
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy $39.56
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+22% Synergy $0.66
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy $2.31
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+20% Synergy $0.40
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy $0.22
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+18% Synergy $1.57
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+16% Synergy $0.88
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $0.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy $1.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $46.46
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $19.52
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $7.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.78
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.47
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-19% Synergy $0.22

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 $0.08
Farseek Farseek
+52% Synergy $0.35
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+49% Synergy $0.05
Analyze the Pollen Analyze the Pollen
+33% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+27% Synergy $6.95
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+25% Synergy $3.20
Crack Open Crack Open
+25% Synergy $0.14
Beneath the Sands Beneath the Sands
+25% Synergy $0.05
Brave the Wilds Brave the Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.06
Caravan Vigil Caravan Vigil
+25% Synergy $0.11
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+25% Synergy $0.18
Deep Reconnaissance Deep Reconnaissance
+25% Synergy $0.16
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+25% Synergy $0.13
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+25% Synergy $0.03
Uncovered Clues Uncovered Clues
+25% Synergy $0.03
Spider Food Spider Food
+24% Synergy $0.10
Many Partings Many Partings
+24% Synergy $0.10
Root Out Root Out
+24% Synergy $0.07
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+23% Synergy $0.21
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+23% Synergy $0.18
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+23% Synergy $0.34
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+22% Synergy $0.19
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+20% Synergy $16.93
Ravenform Ravenform
+20% Synergy $0.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+18% Synergy $8.95
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+17% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+14% Synergy $0.12
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy $1.21
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.34
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy $0.35
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.46
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+100% Synergy $0.13
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+50% Synergy $0.04
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+48% Synergy $0.71
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+48% Synergy $1.45
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+25% Synergy $0.19
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+25% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+25% Synergy $0.07
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+25% Synergy $0.07
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+25% Synergy $0.13
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+25% Synergy $0.20
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+25% Synergy $0.13
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+25% Synergy $3.51
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy $0.10
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+25% Synergy $0.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.45
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+24% Synergy $0.15
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $37.73
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy $2.17
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+24% Synergy $20.89
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+23% Synergy $21.84
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy $3.83
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.14
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+21% Synergy $3.18
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+18% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.60

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 $0.04
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+67% Synergy $0.07
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+66% Synergy $0.07
City of Death City of Death
+49% Synergy $0.71
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+49% Synergy $0.23
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+44% Synergy $21.69
Propaganda Propaganda
+44% Synergy $4.42
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+33% Synergy $0.09
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+33% Synergy $0.13
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+25% Synergy $0.10
Aether Web Aether Web
+25% Synergy $0.17
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+25% Synergy $0.06
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+25% Synergy $0.12
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+25% Synergy $0.41
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+25% Synergy $0.09
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+25% Synergy $0.28
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+24% Synergy $6.46
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.11
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+24% Synergy $0.08
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+24% Synergy $0.07
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+24% Synergy $0.13
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+24% Synergy $0.41
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+23% Synergy $0.67
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+23% Synergy $1.14
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+23% Synergy $1.32
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+22% Synergy $20.55
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+22% Synergy $4.38
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+19% Synergy $3.71
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $28.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $9.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $55.62

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 $5.52

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+49% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Shire The Shire
+23% Synergy $2.09
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+22% Synergy $0.18
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy $4.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.44
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $4.81
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+18% Synergy $0.25
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $0.89
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $18.80
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy $8.47
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $34.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+74% Synergy $0.22
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+49% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.28
Simic Cluestone Simic Cluestone
+24% Synergy $0.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.20
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+16% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.20

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 $21.85
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+40% Synergy $0.17
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+37% Synergy $0.13
Kitchen Kitchen
+32% Synergy $0.30
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+30% Synergy $1.40
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy $0.33
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+23% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+23% Synergy $0.86
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+23% Synergy $0.12
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+23% Synergy $0.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+11% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+11% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $4.54
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+10% Synergy $0.83
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy $8.44
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $5.70
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.08
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $24.32
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy $0.28
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 Fugitive Doctor The Fugitive Doctor
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
Morska, Undersea Sleuth Morska, Undersea Sleuth
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
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
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
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
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
The Third Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Third Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Jenny Flint Madame Vastra Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra
The Seventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Seventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Seventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
Ezrim, Agency Chief Ezrim, Agency Chief
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
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