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The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human

The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4075 Current Rank
#4949 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
Bill Potts Bill Potts

Creatures

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+90% Synergy $0.21
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+86% Synergy $0.30
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+84% Synergy $0.73
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+67% Synergy $0.09
Beamsplitter Mage Beamsplitter Mage
+67% Synergy $0.09
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+67% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+67% Synergy $0.23
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+66% Synergy $9.63
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+66% Synergy $0.15
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+66% Synergy $0.14
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+66% Synergy $0.57
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+66% Synergy $0.36
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+65% Synergy $0.58
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+65% Synergy $0.43
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+64% Synergy $0.55
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+63% Synergy $0.41
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+60% Synergy $2.55
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+60% Synergy $0.17
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+59% Synergy $0.40
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+54% Synergy $0.98
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+53% Synergy $0.28
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+33% Synergy $0.39
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+33% Synergy $0.13
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+33% Synergy $0.40
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+33% Synergy $1.34
Artisan of Forms Artisan of Forms
+33% Synergy $0.21
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+33% Synergy $0.13
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+33% Synergy $1.95
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+32% Synergy $0.64
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+32% Synergy $30.49
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+31% Synergy $1.57
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $11.50
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.37
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+28% Synergy $25.33
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+27% Synergy $3.27
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+26% Synergy $0.13
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+19% Synergy $1.12

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts safe.

Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+99% Synergy $2.24
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+99% Synergy $0.03
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+67% Synergy $0.05
Bandage Bandage
+67% Synergy $0.15
Startle Startle
+67% Synergy $0.07
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+66% Synergy $0.07
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+66% Synergy $0.07
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+66% Synergy $0.13
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+64% Synergy $0.16
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+63% Synergy $0.19
Expedite Expedite
+62% Synergy $0.34
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+49% Synergy $1.98
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+33% Synergy $0.29
Radiate Radiate
+33% Synergy $4.74
Prophetic Bolt Prophetic Bolt
+33% Synergy $0.09
Reality Ripple Reality Ripple
+33% Synergy $0.28
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+33% Synergy $0.18
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+33% Synergy $1.12
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+33% Synergy $0.09
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+33% Synergy $0.07
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+33% Synergy $0.06
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+33% Synergy $0.13
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+33% Synergy $0.14
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+33% Synergy $0.21
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+33% Synergy $0.08
Acolyte's Reward Acolyte's Reward
+33% Synergy $0.09
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+33% Synergy $0.15
Act of Heroism Act of Heroism
+33% Synergy $0.08
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+33% Synergy $0.26
Aerial Maneuver Aerial Maneuver
+33% Synergy $0.05
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+33% Synergy $0.07
Angelic Intervention Angelic Intervention
+33% Synergy $0.11
Battlefield Promotion Battlefield Promotion
+33% Synergy $0.04
Blessed Defiance Blessed Defiance
+33% Synergy $0.03
Resculpt Resculpt
+32% Synergy $0.29
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+32% Synergy $2.36
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+32% Synergy $0.19
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+32% Synergy $0.56
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+32% Synergy $0.17
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+32% Synergy $1.23
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+32% Synergy $0.28
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+31% Synergy $3.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+30% Synergy $1.85
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+30% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+17% Synergy $1.82
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+17% Synergy $37.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.98
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.50
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-35% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+66% Synergy $0.14
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+65% Synergy $8.32
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+62% Synergy $0.54
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+33% Synergy $0.62
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+33% Synergy $0.07
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+33% Synergy $0.17
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+33% Synergy $1.12
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+33% Synergy $0.06
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+33% Synergy $0.04
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+33% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+33% Synergy $12.76
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+32% Synergy $1.57
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+32% Synergy $0.25
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy $1.82
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+28% Synergy $0.16
Gamble Gamble
+25% Synergy $11.17
Austere Command Austere Command
+20% Synergy $0.32
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy $1.77
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+65% Synergy $0.06
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+33% Synergy $24.67
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+33% Synergy $58.29
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+32% Synergy $6.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+32% Synergy $3.08
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+32% Synergy $9.77
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+30% Synergy $16.33
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+28% Synergy $11.01

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+65% Synergy $0.60
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+63% Synergy $1.41
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+49% Synergy $2.30
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+33% Synergy $0.05
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+32% Synergy $1.73
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+31% Synergy $1.50
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+30% Synergy $0.15
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+28% Synergy $0.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+27% Synergy $44.45
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+21% Synergy $5.39
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $34.93

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+56% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+59% Synergy $1.32
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+33% Synergy $0.40
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+33% Synergy $0.18
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+33% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+32% Synergy $2.45
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+31% Synergy $5.49
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+31% Synergy $0.22
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+30% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy $98.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+65% Synergy $1.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+61% Synergy $3.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+41% Synergy $1.15
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+27% Synergy $108.05
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+23% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy $0.58
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-56% Synergy $1.43

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+86% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+55% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+54% Synergy $3.93
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+52% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+52% Synergy $0.31
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+50% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+48% Synergy $0.57
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+46% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+42% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+39% Synergy $0.09
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+35% Synergy $12.12
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+33% Synergy $12.93
Training Center Training Center
+33% Synergy $10.20
Vivid Crag Vivid Crag
+33% Synergy $0.81
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+33% Synergy $0.30
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+33% Synergy $0.08
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+33% Synergy $0.24
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+30% Synergy $0.32
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+28% Synergy $11.94
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+28% Synergy $0.03
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+26% Synergy $15.69
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+25% Synergy $11.00
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+25% Synergy $0.06
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+25% Synergy $23.24
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+24% Synergy $14.35
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy $17.37
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+23% Synergy $0.16
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+22% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.14
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $26.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $25.73
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.46
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $14.67
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.25
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $7.25

Similar Commanders

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

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Zevlor, Elturel Exile Zevlor, Elturel Exile
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey