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The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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Partner Combination

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.

Links & Decks

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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 75% Inclusion
Loxodon Eavesdropper Loxodon Eavesdropper
+67% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Evidence Examiner Evidence Examiner
+67% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Undercover Crocodelf Undercover Crocodelf
+67% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Cold Case Cracker Cold Case Cracker
+67% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Sharp-Eyed Rookie Sharp-Eyed Rookie
+66% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Madame Vastra Madame Vastra
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Thijarian Witness Thijarian Witness
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+48% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+48% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+48% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+47% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+43% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+41% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+34% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Benthic Criminologists Benthic Criminologists
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Hotshot Investigators Hotshot Investigators
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Mistway Spy Mistway Spy
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+31% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Esix, Fractal Bloom Esix, Fractal Bloom
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+19% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+18% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+9% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+8% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+7% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+6% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+4% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-6% Synergy 25% Inclusion

Instants

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

Out Cold Out Cold
+67% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Deduce Deduce
+66% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+45% Synergy 75% Inclusion
Brackish Blunder Brackish Blunder
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Eliminate the Impossible Eliminate the Impossible
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Reasonable Doubt Reasonable Doubt
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Syphon Essence Syphon Essence
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Jace's Scrutiny Jace's Scrutiny
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Ram Through Ram Through
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Beast Within Beast Within
+23% Synergy 75% Inclusion
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+20% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+18% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+16% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+10% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-19% Synergy 25% Inclusion

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 67% Inclusion
Farseek Farseek
+52% Synergy 75% Inclusion
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Analyze the Pollen Analyze the Pollen
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Three Visits Three Visits
+27% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Crack Open Crack Open
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Beneath the Sands Beneath the Sands
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Brave the Wilds Brave the Wilds
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Caravan Vigil Caravan Vigil
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Deep Reconnaissance Deep Reconnaissance
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Press for Answers Press for Answers
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Uncovered Clues Uncovered Clues
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Spider Food Spider Food
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Many Partings Many Partings
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Root Out Root Out
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+20% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Ravenform Ravenform
+20% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Fabricate Fabricate
+18% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+17% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+14% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+12% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Explore Explore
+5% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy 25% Inclusion

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Syphon Aether Syphon
+100% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+48% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+48% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+18% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy 25% Inclusion

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 100% Inclusion
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+67% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+66% Synergy 67% Inclusion
City of Death City of Death
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+44% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Propaganda Propaganda
+44% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Aether Web Aether Web
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Hold for Questioning Hold for Questioning
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Abundant Growth Abundant Growth
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+19% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy 25% Inclusion

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 25% Inclusion

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy 50% Inclusion
The Shire The Shire
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+20% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+18% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+7% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+3% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy 50% Inclusion

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+74% Synergy 75% Inclusion
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Simic Cluestone Simic Cluestone
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+16% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy 75% Inclusion
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy 75% Inclusion

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 50% Inclusion
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+40% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+37% Synergy 75% Inclusion
Kitchen Kitchen
+32% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+30% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+24% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+23% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+11% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+11% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+10% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Barkchannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+3% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-24% Synergy 25% Inclusion

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 Fugitive Doctor The Fugitive Doctor
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
Morska, Undersea Sleuth Morska, Undersea Sleuth
The Seventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Seventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Seventh Doctor Martha Jones The Seventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
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
Jenny Flint Madame Vastra Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra
The Fourteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fourteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
The Fugitive Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fugitive Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Seventh Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Seventh Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
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
Ezrim, Agency Chief Ezrim, Agency Chief
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
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
Lazav, Wearer of Faces Lazav, Wearer of Faces
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy