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The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureDoctor Human

The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4197 Current Rank

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Creatures

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+90% Synergy $0.16
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+86% Synergy $0.19
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+84% Synergy $0.40
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+67% Synergy $0.09
Beamsplitter Mage Beamsplitter Mage
+67% Synergy $0.08
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+67% Synergy $0.20
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+67% Synergy $0.13
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+66% Synergy $10.10
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+66% Synergy $0.24
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+66% Synergy $0.11
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+66% Synergy $0.52
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+66% Synergy $0.43
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+65% Synergy $0.60
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+65% Synergy $0.36
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+64% Synergy $0.62
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+63% Synergy $0.33
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+60% Synergy $2.65
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+60% Synergy $0.16
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+59% Synergy $0.42
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+54% Synergy $0.74
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+53% Synergy $0.30
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+33% Synergy $0.45
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+33% Synergy $0.16
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+33% Synergy $0.30
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+33% Synergy $1.18
Artisan of Forms Artisan of Forms
+33% Synergy $0.18
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+33% Synergy $0.15
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+33% Synergy $1.66
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+32% Synergy $1.37
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+32% Synergy $31.87
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+31% Synergy $1.45
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy $9.68
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.34
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+28% Synergy $21.80
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 $0.88

Instants

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

Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+99% Synergy $1.79
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+99% Synergy $0.03
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+67% Synergy $0.06
Bandage Bandage
+67% Synergy $0.17
Startle Startle
+67% Synergy $0.07
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+66% Synergy $0.10
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+66% Synergy $0.07
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+66% Synergy $0.10
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+64% Synergy $0.16
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+63% Synergy $0.17
Expedite Expedite
+62% Synergy $0.40
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+49% Synergy $2.43
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+33% Synergy $0.28
Radiate Radiate
+33% Synergy $5.20
Prophetic Bolt Prophetic Bolt
+33% Synergy $0.09
Reality Ripple Reality Ripple
+33% Synergy $0.25
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+33% Synergy $0.18
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+33% Synergy $1.14
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+33% Synergy $0.11
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+33% Synergy $0.08
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+33% Synergy $0.08
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+33% Synergy $0.10
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+33% Synergy $0.12
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+33% Synergy $0.19
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+33% Synergy $0.09
Acolyte's Reward Acolyte's Reward
+33% Synergy $0.11
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+33% Synergy $0.20
Act of Heroism Act of Heroism
+33% Synergy $0.07
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+33% Synergy $0.23
Aerial Maneuver Aerial Maneuver
+33% Synergy $0.04
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+33% Synergy $0.08
Angelic Intervention Angelic Intervention
+33% Synergy $0.13
Battlefield Promotion Battlefield Promotion
+33% Synergy $0.03
Blessed Defiance Blessed Defiance
+33% Synergy $0.02
Resculpt Resculpt
+32% Synergy $0.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+32% Synergy $2.30
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+32% Synergy $0.22
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+32% Synergy $0.53
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+32% Synergy $0.18
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+32% Synergy $2.22
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+32% Synergy $0.27
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+31% Synergy $3.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+30% Synergy $1.67
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+30% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+17% Synergy $1.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+17% Synergy $31.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.53
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-35% Synergy $1.28

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 $0.19
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+65% Synergy $7.47
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+62% Synergy $0.27
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+33% Synergy $0.56
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+33% Synergy $0.06
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+33% Synergy $0.23
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+33% Synergy $1.34
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+33% Synergy $0.08
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 $14.91
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+32% Synergy $2.80
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+32% Synergy $0.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy $2.62
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+28% Synergy $0.18
Gamble Gamble
+25% Synergy $11.48
Austere Command Austere Command
+20% Synergy $0.28
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy $1.93
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.83

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 $24.44
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+33% Synergy $57.58
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+32% Synergy $6.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+32% Synergy $2.47
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+32% Synergy $7.91
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+30% Synergy $16.22
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+28% Synergy $9.61

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 $0.56
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+63% Synergy $1.37
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+49% Synergy $2.11
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+33% Synergy $0.07
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+32% Synergy $2.07
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+31% Synergy $1.12
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+30% Synergy $0.17
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+28% Synergy $0.49
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+27% Synergy $40.57
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+21% Synergy $4.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $37.96

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 $0.28

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+59% Synergy $1.94
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+33% Synergy $0.34
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+33% Synergy $0.15
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+33% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+32% Synergy $1.87
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+31% Synergy $4.88
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+31% Synergy $0.12
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+30% Synergy $0.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy $90.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+65% Synergy $1.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+61% Synergy $3.91
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+41% Synergy $1.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+27% Synergy $109.77
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+23% Synergy $2.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.67
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-56% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+86% Synergy $0.16
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+55% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+54% Synergy $3.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+52% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+52% Synergy $0.34
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+50% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+48% Synergy $0.58
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+46% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+42% Synergy $0.93
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+39% Synergy $0.09
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+35% Synergy $13.38
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+33% Synergy $13.83
Training Center Training Center
+33% Synergy $10.16
Vivid Crag Vivid Crag
+33% Synergy $0.80
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+33% Synergy $0.27
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+33% Synergy $0.12
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+33% Synergy $0.23
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+30% Synergy $0.31
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+28% Synergy $12.01
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+28% Synergy $0.05
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+26% Synergy $17.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+25% Synergy $15.00
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+25% Synergy $0.05
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+25% Synergy $22.22
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+24% Synergy $14.17
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy $15.70
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+23% Synergy $0.14
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+22% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.10
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $22.75
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $22.55
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $12.45
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.22
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $6.53

Similar Commanders

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