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The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Price tag $0.29

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The Fifth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2977 Current Rank
#2842 Last Week
#3292 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg decks.

Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+46% Synergy $4.02
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+40% Synergy $0.61
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+32% Synergy $0.34
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+11% Synergy $5.64

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg's abilities and overall game plan.

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+63% Synergy $1.76
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+49% Synergy $2.72
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+48% Synergy $0.41
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+48% Synergy $15.45
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+46% Synergy $1.54
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+44% Synergy $0.23
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+42% Synergy $0.46
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+42% Synergy $6.29
Archivist Archivist
+39% Synergy $0.37
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+39% Synergy $1.00

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg decks.

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+36% Synergy $1.46
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+36% Synergy $0.21
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+36% Synergy $0.23
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+36% Synergy $0.87
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+36% Synergy $0.19
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+34% Synergy $0.30
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+31% Synergy $0.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+11% Synergy $1.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $29.28
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.07
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $11.90
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $41.97
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $48.04
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $44.82
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $48.11

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+33% Synergy $1.95
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+31% Synergy $0.24
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+28% Synergy $1.79
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+28% Synergy $0.16
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+27% Synergy $1.38
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+27% Synergy $0.16
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+27% Synergy $0.19
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+26% Synergy $1.04
Coretapper Coretapper
+21% Synergy $0.17
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+18% Synergy $7.34
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+18% Synergy $0.79
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+18% Synergy $0.46
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+18% Synergy $0.12
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+17% Synergy $3.71
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+17% Synergy $0.46
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+17% Synergy $4.33
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+16% Synergy $0.35
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+15% Synergy $0.41
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+14% Synergy $0.24
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+13% Synergy $0.18
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+12% Synergy $0.21
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+12% Synergy $10.92
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+12% Synergy $0.23
Tradewind Rider Tradewind Rider
+12% Synergy $0.53
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+12% Synergy $0.10
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+12% Synergy $1.04
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $46.73
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+11% Synergy $0.07
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+9% Synergy $0.24
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+9% Synergy $0.07
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+9% Synergy $0.32
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.27
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+9% Synergy $0.11
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+9% Synergy $1.42
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+9% Synergy $0.10
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+6% Synergy $8.51
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+5% Synergy $1.01
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+5% Synergy $0.25
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+3% Synergy $0.62
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+3% Synergy $0.37
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+2% Synergy $1.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.29
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
-3% Synergy $0.50
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-5% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg safe.

Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+30% Synergy $1.36
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+28% Synergy $0.15
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+26% Synergy $1.55
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+25% Synergy $2.39
Radstorm Radstorm
+25% Synergy $2.35
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+15% Synergy $3.55
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+15% Synergy $0.27
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+15% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+14% Synergy $0.29
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+14% Synergy $0.16
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $0.31
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+14% Synergy $1.19
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+10% Synergy $8.46
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $1.80
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy $0.30
Access Denied Access Denied
+9% Synergy $3.26
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+9% Synergy $0.12
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+9% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.25
Even the Score Even the Score
+7% Synergy $0.38
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+7% Synergy $0.06
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.99
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+4% Synergy $7.64
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $0.85
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $43.64
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.85
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.50
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy $2.32

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg's game plan and control the board.

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+32% Synergy $0.19
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+27% Synergy $1.06
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+26% Synergy $0.19
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+25% Synergy $2.98
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+17% Synergy $0.84
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+17% Synergy $0.53
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+16% Synergy $0.48
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+14% Synergy $0.23
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+13% Synergy $0.20
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+12% Synergy $0.15
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+12% Synergy
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+12% Synergy $0.63
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.05
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+9% Synergy $0.08
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.10
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+9% Synergy $8.66
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+7% Synergy $0.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $1.56
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $8.02
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
0% Synergy $1.62

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+32% Synergy $40.06
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+27% Synergy $0.17
Cybership Cybership
+24% Synergy $0.27
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+23% Synergy $0.74
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+23% Synergy $2.09
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+20% Synergy $0.12
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+19% Synergy $0.20
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+18% Synergy $55.71
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+17% Synergy $0.51
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+17% Synergy $0.26
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+14% Synergy $22.13
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+13% Synergy $0.17
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+13% Synergy $11.54
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $1.46
Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+12% Synergy $0.79
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+12% Synergy $4.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.28
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.27
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+11% Synergy $0.87
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+11% Synergy $2.69
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+11% Synergy $0.58
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+10% Synergy $3.73
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+9% Synergy $4.39
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+9% Synergy $0.96
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+9% Synergy $6.63
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+9% Synergy $5.16
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $37.82
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+6% Synergy $1.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.39
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+3% Synergy $0.96
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
0% Synergy $12.07

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+33% Synergy $0.50
Omniscience Omniscience
+31% Synergy $4.29
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+25% Synergy $0.22
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+20% Synergy $0.19
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+17% Synergy $3.20
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+16% Synergy $6.65
Awakened Awareness Awakened Awareness
+15% Synergy $0.03
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+10% Synergy $1.70
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+8% Synergy $0.76
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+7% Synergy $0.06
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.96
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+7% Synergy $2.67

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+30% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy $0.80
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.22
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $1.91
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+18% Synergy $0.45
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+7% Synergy $0.49
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+2% Synergy $0.65
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy $0.73
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-2% Synergy $0.98
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-2% Synergy $8.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.91
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $16.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+24% Synergy $0.65
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+16% Synergy $0.19
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+10% Synergy $2.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.31
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $64.52
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy $1.22
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-20% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+13% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+12% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
+9% Synergy $0.18
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $2.73
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.17
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.47
Tundra Tundra
+6% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $9.03
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $25.46
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $24.33
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.16
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $23.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.53
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
0% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.19
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy $10.85
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-5% Synergy $3.67
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $15.05
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-9% Synergy $5.11
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-9% Synergy $0.04
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy $12.24
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-13% Synergy $0.28
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-14% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg.

The Fifth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
The Fifth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Noble Heritage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Noble Heritage
The Fifth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Scion of Halaster Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Scion of Halaster
The First Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
Cosima, God of the Voyage Cosima, God of the Voyage
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
The Fifth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifth Doctor // Peri Brown
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
The Seventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
The First Doctor Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Weatherlight Weatherlight
The Fifth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fifth Doctor // Clara Oswald
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Greasefang, Okiba Boss Greasefang, Okiba Boss
The Fifth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fifth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fifth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
The First Doctor Dan Lewis The First Doctor // Dan Lewis
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dungeon Delver Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dungeon Delver
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator