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Bill Potts
Price tag $0.11

Legendary Creature — Human

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bill Potts.

Generic Commander Ep 14 - Universes Beyond

Generic Commander Ep 14 - Universes Beyond

The Ultimate Showdown | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

The Ultimate Showdown | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Doctor Commanders

Bill Potts can be the companion for any of these 12 Doctors.

The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
The Eleventh Doctor The Eleventh Doctor
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
The First Doctor The First Doctor
The Fourteenth Doctor The Fourteenth Doctor
The Fugitive Doctor The Fugitive Doctor
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
The War Doctor The War Doctor

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bill Potts decks.

Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+95% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bill Potts's abilities and overall game plan.

Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+98% Synergy $0.38
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+79% Synergy $0.16
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+77% Synergy $0.05
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+74% Synergy $0.17
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+64% Synergy $1.08
Seething Song Seething Song
+51% Synergy $5.85
Abrade Abrade
+37% Synergy $0.10

Game Changers

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

Panoptic Mirror Panoptic Mirror
+40% Synergy $34.76
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+16% Synergy $669.19
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $82.60
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $25.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $50.95

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bill Potts's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+59% Synergy $6.70
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+57% Synergy $0.15
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+57% Synergy $0.14
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+52% Synergy $0.23
Donna Noble Donna Noble
+40% Synergy $0.22
Lava Runner Lava Runner
+40% Synergy $0.42
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+40% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Elemental Sulfur Elemental
+40% Synergy $0.03
Heroes of the Revel Heroes of the Revel
+40% Synergy $0.05
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+40% Synergy $0.09
Retromancer Retromancer
+40% Synergy $0.08
Pyreswipe Hawk Pyreswipe Hawk
+40% Synergy $0.10
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+40% Synergy $0.33
Aether Membrane Aether Membrane
+40% Synergy $0.50
Soulgorger Orgg Soulgorger Orgg
+40% Synergy $0.39
Satyr Hoplite Satyr Hoplite
+40% Synergy $0.04
Unchained Berserker Unchained Berserker
+40% Synergy $0.09
Warmonger Warmonger
+40% Synergy $0.27
Labyrinth Champion Labyrinth Champion
+40% Synergy $0.05
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+19% Synergy $0.15
Satyr Firedancer Satyr Firedancer
+19% Synergy $0.28
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+19% Synergy $2.19
Volcano Hellion Volcano Hellion
+19% Synergy $0.91
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+19% Synergy $0.26
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+18% Synergy $0.58
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+18% Synergy $0.25
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+18% Synergy $0.80
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+15% Synergy $0.18
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+15% Synergy $6.87
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+15% Synergy $1.10
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+14% Synergy $0.15
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+13% Synergy $11.92
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+9% Synergy $12.20
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+9% Synergy $11.50
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+9% Synergy $0.72
Anger Anger
+8% Synergy $1.79
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+5% Synergy $0.63

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bill Potts safe.

Stun Stun
+56% Synergy $0.15
Accelerate Accelerate
+56% Synergy $0.49
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+56% Synergy $0.09
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+56% Synergy $0.12
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+56% Synergy $0.09
Expedite Expedite
+50% Synergy $0.35
Weapon Surge Weapon Surge
+40% Synergy $0.03
Fry Fry
+40% Synergy $0.10
Burning Hands Burning Hands
+40% Synergy $0.08
Valley Rally Valley Rally
+20% Synergy $0.06
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+20% Synergy $0.13
Rouse the Mob Rouse the Mob
+20% Synergy $0.06
Harnessed Lightning Harnessed Lightning
+20% Synergy $0.18
Academic Dispute Academic Dispute
+20% Synergy $0.09
Violent Urge Violent Urge
+19% Synergy $0.33
Not of This World Not of This World
+19% Synergy $6.39
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+19% Synergy $0.05
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+19% Synergy $0.08
Radiate Radiate
+19% Synergy $4.74
Burnout Burnout
+19% Synergy $0.82
Panic Panic
+19% Synergy $0.18
Arcbond Arcbond
+18% Synergy $0.77
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+18% Synergy $0.09
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+17% Synergy $0.15
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+17% Synergy $1.12
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+17% Synergy $0.24
Ricochet Trap Ricochet Trap
+17% Synergy $0.57
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+16% Synergy $0.09
Reiterate Reiterate
+16% Synergy $5.46
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+14% Synergy $1.66
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+9% Synergy $1.23
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.05
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $6.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $8.90
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.70
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-16% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-18% Synergy $1.06
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-22% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bill Potts's game plan and control the board.

Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+62% Synergy $5.41
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+57% Synergy $0.11
Crash Through Crash Through
+54% Synergy $0.16
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+53% Synergy $0.08
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+40% Synergy $13.06
Wheel of Potential Wheel of Potential
+40% Synergy $0.13
Anarchy Anarchy
+40% Synergy $1.01
Reign of Chaos Reign of Chaos
+20% Synergy $0.21
Sibling Rivalry Sibling Rivalry
+20% Synergy $0.05
Blinding Flare Blinding Flare
+20% Synergy $0.10
Wave of Indifference Wave of Indifference
+20% Synergy $0.11
Flash of Defiance Flash of Defiance
+20% Synergy $0.09
Joust Joust
+20% Synergy $0.09
Lithomantic Barrage Lithomantic Barrage
+19% Synergy $0.31
Indomitable Creativity Indomitable Creativity
+19% Synergy $1.58
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+19% Synergy $2.18
Isengard Unleashed Isengard Unleashed
+18% Synergy $1.11
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+18% Synergy $1.28
Rile Rile
+17% Synergy $0.25
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+17% Synergy $1.03
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+17% Synergy $0.47
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+17% Synergy $0.21
By Force By Force
+17% Synergy $0.36
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+16% Synergy $0.54
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+16% Synergy $0.16
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+16% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+11% Synergy $1482.44
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+10% Synergy $1.99
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-20% Synergy $3.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Conduit Aetherflux Conduit
+67% Synergy $0.25
Power Matrix Power Matrix
+60% Synergy $5.92
Mogg Cannon Mogg Cannon
+60% Synergy $0.19
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+60% Synergy $1.60
Scroll of the Masters Scroll of the Masters
+60% Synergy $0.23
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+59% Synergy $0.21
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+59% Synergy $0.08
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+59% Synergy $0.14
Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+40% Synergy $0.29
Kill Switch Kill Switch
+40% Synergy $5.98
Delif's Cube Delif's Cube
+20% Synergy $0.67
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+20% Synergy $6.39
Elven Lyre Elven Lyre
+20% Synergy $0.61
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+20% Synergy $0.16
Livewire Lash Livewire Lash
+20% Synergy $0.13
Soul Conduit Soul Conduit
+20% Synergy $0.67
Vanguard's Shield Vanguard's Shield
+20% Synergy $0.10
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+20% Synergy $0.94
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+20% Synergy $3.98
Echo Circlet Echo Circlet
+20% Synergy $0.10
Wine of Blood and Iron Wine of Blood and Iron
+20% Synergy $0.44
Kry Shield Kry Shield
+20% Synergy $1.58
Wings of Hubris Wings of Hubris
+20% Synergy $0.05
Aether Refinery Aether Refinery
+20% Synergy $0.94
Coral Helm Coral Helm
+20% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Battle Gear Ashnod's Battle Gear
+20% Synergy $0.22
General's Kabuto General's Kabuto
+20% Synergy $6.15
Kraken's Eye Kraken's Eye
+20% Synergy $0.10
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+20% Synergy $0.17
Trigon of Rage Trigon of Rage
+20% Synergy $0.05
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+20% Synergy $0.36
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+20% Synergy $14.31
Flowstone Armor Flowstone Armor
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+19% Synergy $0.43
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+19% Synergy $0.19
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+19% Synergy $30.22
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+19% Synergy $0.09
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+19% Synergy $4.70
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+19% Synergy $1.23
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+19% Synergy $0.09
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+18% Synergy $7.65
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+18% Synergy $0.10
Chandra's Regulator Chandra's Regulator
+18% Synergy $0.23
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+17% Synergy $13.72
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+16% Synergy $35.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+16% Synergy $0.99
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+15% Synergy $5.90
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $3.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.26
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-11% Synergy $7.33

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bill Potts's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Brute The Brute
+60% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+56% Synergy $1.93
Double Vision Double Vision
+56% Synergy $0.42
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+49% Synergy $0.46
Dual Casting Dual Casting
+20% Synergy $0.47
Battle Plan Battle Plan
+20% Synergy $0.04
Magnetic Mountain Magnetic Mountain
+20% Synergy $0.39
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+19% Synergy $0.28
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+18% Synergy $6.76
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+18% Synergy $0.66
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+17% Synergy $0.42
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+15% Synergy $12.18
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+12% Synergy $3.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bill Potts to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+48% Synergy $1.22
Chandra Ablaze Chandra Ablaze
+19% Synergy $4.21
Chandra, Heart of Fire Chandra, Heart of Fire
+18% Synergy $0.31
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+16% Synergy $1.98

Utility Lands

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

Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+63% Synergy $1.67
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+59% Synergy $0.55
Diamond City Diamond City
+59% Synergy $1.17
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+40% Synergy $7.88
Nephalia Academy Nephalia Academy
+40% Synergy $0.16
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+40% Synergy $0.39
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+40% Synergy $0.15
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+40% Synergy $0.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+39% Synergy $0.32
Vesuva Vesuva
+39% Synergy $4.22
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+38% Synergy $0.68
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+35% Synergy $1.67
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+21% Synergy $9.32
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+20% Synergy $0.19
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+20% Synergy $0.18
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+20% Synergy $2.22
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+20% Synergy $1.08
HELIOS One HELIOS One
+20% Synergy $0.26
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+19% Synergy $0.21
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+18% Synergy $1.30
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+17% Synergy $2.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+66% Synergy $2.84
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+59% Synergy $0.59
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+20% Synergy $0.49
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+16% Synergy $4.92
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+14% Synergy $4.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $2.70
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $20.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.52
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bill Potts decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+56% Synergy $28.40
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+20% Synergy $0.09
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+20% Synergy $0.25
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+20% Synergy $0.78
Cliffgate Cliffgate
+20% Synergy $0.22
Aether Hub Aether Hub
+20% Synergy $0.21
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+19% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Bill Potts.

Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Tavern Brawler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Fugitive Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fugitive Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fugitive Doctor Peri Brown The Fugitive Doctor // Peri Brown
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alena, Kessig Trapper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akiri, Line-Slinger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Akiri, Line-Slinger // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Akiri, Line-Slinger Krark, the Thumbless Akiri, Line-Slinger // Krark, the Thumbless
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Feywild Visitor Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Feywild Visitor
The Twelfth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Twelfth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cloakwood Hermit Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cloakwood Hermit
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Vial Smasher the Fierce Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Guild Artisan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Guild Artisan
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ravos, Soultender Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ravos, Soultender
Amber Gristle O'Maul Raised by Giants Amber Gristle O'Maul // Raised by Giants
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Gut, True Soul Zealot Acolyte of Bahamut Gut, True Soul Zealot // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel