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The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Price tag $0.56

Legendary Creature — Doctor Artifact Scientist

The Fifth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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 in 50% of decks $3.64
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.52
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.47

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 in 64% of decks $4.74
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+49% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.57
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+48% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.61
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+48% Synergy in 49% of decks $20.43
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+46% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.04
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.30
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+42% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.56
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+42% Synergy in 42% of decks $9.64
Archivist Archivist
+39% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.30
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+39% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.34

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 in 42% of decks $2.93
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+36% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.29
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+36% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.53
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.27
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.90
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.33
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+31% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+11% Synergy in 64% of decks $1.69
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy in 70% of decks $1.79

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy in 21% of decks $37.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $106.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy in 15% of decks $17.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy in 15% of decks $63.90
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $38.41
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy in 12% of decks $47.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy in 15% of decks $67.49

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 in 33% of decks $2.27
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.36
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.26
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.26
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.13
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.35
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.21
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.71
Coretapper Coretapper
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.26
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.81
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.72
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.36
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.16
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.66
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.39
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.03
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.54
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.40
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.34
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $8.19
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.37
Tradewind Rider Tradewind Rider
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.69
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.25
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $52.66
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.29
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.36
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.38
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.28
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.25
Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.50
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.33
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+6% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.57
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.31
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.37
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.76
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.74
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.35
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.49
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
-3% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.92
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-5% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.38

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 in 33% of decks $3.18
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.95
Radstorm Radstorm
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.63
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.12
Divine Deflection Divine Deflection
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.25
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+14% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.28
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.26
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.33
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.26
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $16.50
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.87
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.30
Access Denied Access Denied
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.27
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.21
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.36
Even the Score Even the Score
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.45
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.15
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.55
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $13.97
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $53.74
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.49
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.49
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.91
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy in 24% of decks $3.92

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 in 33% of decks $0.28
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.35
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.58
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.52
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.37
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.18
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.24
Subjugate the Hobbits Subjugate the Hobbits
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.33
Braingeyser Braingeyser
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $832.80
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.04
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.21
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.20
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.28
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.61
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.70
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $10.25
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $59.55
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Cybership Cybership
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.51
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+23% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.72
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.15
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.29
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $40.12
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.74
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.32
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $14.65
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+13% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.29
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $17.94
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+12% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.41
Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.08
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $6.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.52
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.31
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.72
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $4.10
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.09
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.46
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+9% Synergy in 18% of decks $7.03
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.03
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $12.76
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+9% Synergy in 9% of decks $7.75
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $43.06
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.79
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.60
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
0% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.51

Enchantments

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

Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Omniscience Omniscience
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.43
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+25% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.26
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.42
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $5.98
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.94
Awakened Awareness Awakened Awareness
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.17
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.02
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.39
Born to Drive Born to Drive
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.86
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.53
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.01

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 in 12% of decks $5.11

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+30% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.32
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.35
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.28
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.70
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+18% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.35
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.34
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.24
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.05
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.68
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.99
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.04
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy in 15% of decks $29.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.12
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.17
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.22
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.93
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.48
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $84.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.24
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy in 76% of decks $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-16% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.65
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-20% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.27

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 in 15% of decks $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.47
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+11% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.62
Port Town Port Town
+9% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.47
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.42
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+6% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.87
Tundra Tundra
+6% Synergy in 18% of decks
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $12.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $28.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $32.77
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.41
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $35.07
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $36.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $21.35
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
0% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.42
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.25
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-5% Synergy in 36% of decks $6.65
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.59
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy in 21% of decks $15.83
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-9% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.53
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.16
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.73
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-13% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-14% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.34

The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Deck Stats

Based on 33 The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
01
19
224
314
49
52
62
71
101
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 20
  • Instant 15
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 5
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 36
Card typeCards
Creature20
Instant15
Sorcery7
Artifact14
Enchantment5
Planeswalker1
Land36

Lands: 21 basic, 15 nonbasic

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