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The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Price tag $0.51

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human

The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.27
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.34
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.23
Beamsplitter Mage Beamsplitter Mage
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.28
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.22
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.21

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $163.84
Gamble Gamble
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $124.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $37.66
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $60.08

Creatures

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.34
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.23
Beamsplitter Mage Beamsplitter Mage
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.28
Sea Scryer Sea Scryer
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.22
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.21
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $10.88
Stormchaser Drake Stormchaser Drake
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.33
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.29
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.63
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.60
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.75
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.61
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.04
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.41
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.57
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.24
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+54% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.75
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+53% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.48
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.53
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.08
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.02
Artisan of Forms Artisan of Forms
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.57
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.04
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $27.31
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.75
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.17
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.75
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $32.00
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.26
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.89

Instants

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

Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.27
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Phalanx Tactics Phalanx Tactics
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.07
Bandage Bandage
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.17
Startle Startle
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.23
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.27
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.13
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.20
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.30
Expedite Expedite
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.34
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+49% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.92
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Radiate Radiate
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.73
Prophetic Bolt Prophetic Bolt
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Reality Ripple Reality Ripple
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Rally the Righteous Rally the Righteous
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.63
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.14
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Acolyte's Reward Acolyte's Reward
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.12
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.12
Act of Heroism Act of Heroism
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.06
Adamant Will Adamant Will
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.11
Aerial Maneuver Aerial Maneuver
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.09
Ajani's Presence Ajani's Presence
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.18
Angelic Intervention Angelic Intervention
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Battlefield Promotion Battlefield Promotion
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.15
Blessed Defiance Blessed Defiance
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Resculpt Resculpt
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.95
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.49
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.99
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.01
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.46
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $37.66
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.64
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-35% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.79

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 in 67% of decks $0.34
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.56
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.40
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.05
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.07
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.61
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.33
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.69
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.61
Gamble Gamble
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.24
Austere Command Austere Command
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.70
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.70
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Sunbird Standard Sunbird Effigy Sunbird Standard
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.15
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $28.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $56.06
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.64
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.20
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.45
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.86
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.88

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 in 67% of decks $1.73
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.86
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+49% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.85
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.02
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.44
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.08
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $59.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $60.08

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 in 67% of decks $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.37
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Shefet Dunes Shefet Dunes
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+32% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.12
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.95
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $124.96

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.77
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+41% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $163.84
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.65
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.78
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-56% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.25

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+55% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+54% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.59
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+52% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.41
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+52% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+50% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.31
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+48% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+46% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.62
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+42% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.86
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+39% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+35% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.08
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+33% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.65
Training Center Training Center
+33% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.13
Vivid Crag Vivid Crag
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.50
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+30% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.24
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+28% Synergy in 67% of decks $16.26
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+26% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.50
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+25% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.73
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $34.41
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $15.35
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $14.63
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+23% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.42
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $28.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $35.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $15.83
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.99

The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts Deck Stats

Based on 3 The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
111
225
312
48
54
63
71
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 20
  • Instant 24
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 5
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 33
Card typeCards
Creature20
Instant24
Sorcery7
Artifact8
Enchantment5
Planeswalker1
Land33

Lands: 7 basic, 26 nonbasic

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Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
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Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
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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
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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
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Sokka, Tenacious Tactician Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
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Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
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