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The First Doctor
Price tag $0.10

Legendary Creature — Doctor

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4022 Current Rank
#4611 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Doctor's Companions

The First Doctor can have any of these 23 companions.

Susan Foreman Susan Foreman
Ryan Sinclair Ryan Sinclair
Dan Lewis Dan Lewis
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Amy Pond Amy Pond
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
Donna Noble Donna Noble
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
Bill Potts Bill Potts
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
Jo Grant Jo Grant
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Peri Brown Peri Brown
Romana II Romana II
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The First Doctor's abilities and overall game plan.

TARDIS TARDIS
+80% Synergy $0.13

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+21% Synergy $28.27
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+19% Synergy $349.70
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $92.16
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+14% Synergy $11.76
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+12% Synergy $2.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $94.69
Force of Will Force of Will
+11% Synergy $57.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $42.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The First Doctor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Leviathan Leviathan
+40% Synergy $0.24
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+38% Synergy $1.22
Niambi, Faithful Healer Niambi, Faithful Healer
+20% Synergy $0.13
Cephalid Snitch Cephalid Snitch
+20% Synergy $0.07
Eater of Days Eater of Days
+20% Synergy $0.97
Romana II Romana II
+20% Synergy $0.15
Elder Spawn Elder Spawn
+20% Synergy $15.23
Dovin's Automaton Dovin's Automaton
+20% Synergy $0.09
Renowned Weaponsmith Renowned Weaponsmith
+20% Synergy $0.02
Ascended Lawmage Ascended Lawmage
+20% Synergy $0.15
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+20% Synergy $0.12
Scornful Egotist Scornful Egotist
+20% Synergy $0.10
Council of the Absolute Council of the Absolute
+20% Synergy $0.25
Mathise, Surge Channeler Mathise, Surge Channeler
+20% Synergy $4.35
Merrow Reejerey Merrow Reejerey
+20% Synergy $0.12
The Eleventh Doctor The Eleventh Doctor
+20% Synergy $0.21
Memnite Memnite
+20% Synergy $1.12
Senate Guildmage Senate Guildmage
+20% Synergy $0.07
Inga Rune-Eyes Inga Rune-Eyes
+20% Synergy $0.05
Mistform Ultimus Mistform Ultimus
+20% Synergy $0.33
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+20% Synergy $0.10
Saruman the White Saruman the White
+20% Synergy $0.17
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+19% Synergy $11.85
Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart Raff, Weatherlight Stalwart
+19% Synergy $0.06
Clone Clone
+19% Synergy $0.36
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.82
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
+19% Synergy $0.53
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+19% Synergy $0.12
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+19% Synergy $199.24
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+19% Synergy $16.05
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+18% Synergy $0.18
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+18% Synergy $1.24
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+18% Synergy $0.06
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+18% Synergy $6.86
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+18% Synergy $0.24
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+17% Synergy $11.08
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+17% Synergy $6.79
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+17% Synergy $5.81
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.39
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+17% Synergy $0.31
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+16% Synergy $0.23
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+16% Synergy $11.27
Kangee, Sky Warden Kangee, Sky Warden
+15% Synergy $0.19
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+15% Synergy $0.10
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+13% Synergy $0.53
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $19.42
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+9% Synergy $0.48
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+6% Synergy $0.24
Soulherder Soulherder
+5% Synergy $1.99
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The First Doctor safe.

Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+20% Synergy $0.04
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+20% Synergy $1.58
Army of Allah Army of Allah
+20% Synergy $22.71
Fall of the Gavel Fall of the Gavel
+20% Synergy $0.05
Dovin's Dismissal Dovin's Dismissal
+20% Synergy $0.14
Restore the Peace Restore the Peace
+20% Synergy $0.05
Offering to Asha Offering to Asha
+20% Synergy $0.09
Kill Shot Kill Shot
+20% Synergy $0.05
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+19% Synergy $0.21
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+19% Synergy $0.58
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+18% Synergy $0.22
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.34
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+18% Synergy $0.14
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+18% Synergy $0.30
Blur Blur
+17% Synergy $0.21
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+17% Synergy $0.31
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+17% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.75
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+15% Synergy $0.22
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+14% Synergy $3.56
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+14% Synergy $7.85
Render Silent Render Silent
+12% Synergy $2.08
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+12% Synergy $0.37
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+12% Synergy $49.42
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+9% Synergy $1.33
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+9% Synergy $0.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+8% Synergy $0.81
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $3.38
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $42.96
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $6.09
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-31% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-33% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The First Doctor's game plan and control the board.

Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+35% Synergy $0.40
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+31% Synergy $0.35
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+20% Synergy $0.13
Replenish Replenish
+20% Synergy $130.08
Retribution of the Meek Retribution of the Meek
+20% Synergy $8.00
Servo Exhibition Servo Exhibition
+20% Synergy $0.11
Clowning Around Clowning Around
+20% Synergy $0.14
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+19% Synergy $0.12
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+18% Synergy $0.84
Don't Move Don't Move
+18% Synergy $6.59
Reshape Reshape
+18% Synergy $2.82
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+18% Synergy $1.00
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+18% Synergy $408.49
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+17% Synergy $0.13
Ravenform Ravenform
+16% Synergy $0.18
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $2.29
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+10% Synergy $1.66
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $7.90
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+6% Synergy $0.19
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-8% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Grinding Station Grinding Station
+20% Synergy $6.71
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+20% Synergy $11.69
The Moment The Moment
+20% Synergy $0.18
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+20% Synergy $3.88
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+19% Synergy $20.58
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+19% Synergy $0.22
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+19% Synergy $1.12
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+19% Synergy $1.12
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+18% Synergy $8.68
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+18% Synergy $0.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.31
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+16% Synergy $1.20
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+16% Synergy $0.53
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+15% Synergy $0.28
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $2.49
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $4.60

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The First Doctor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wings of Aesthir Wings of Aesthir
+20% Synergy $0.24
Stormcaller's Boon Stormcaller's Boon
+20% Synergy $0.13
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+20% Synergy $0.24
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+20% Synergy $3.05
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+20% Synergy $0.45
Stasis Field Stasis Field
+20% Synergy $0.05
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+20% Synergy $0.20
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+20% Synergy $0.21
Wings of Hope Wings of Hope
+20% Synergy $0.06
Common Cause Common Cause
+20% Synergy $0.36
Shared Fate Shared Fate
+20% Synergy $0.55
Dovescape Dovescape
+19% Synergy $2.06
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+18% Synergy
Stasis Stasis
+18% Synergy $15.73
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+18% Synergy $0.57
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+17% Synergy $0.26
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+17% Synergy $0.10
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+11% Synergy $8.03
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The First Doctor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Timebender Teferi, Timebender
+20% Synergy $0.80
Dovin, Architect of Law Dovin, Architect of Law
+19% Synergy $0.75
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.18
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+18% Synergy $1.67
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+17% Synergy $0.21
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+15% Synergy $15.68

Utility Lands

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

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+36% Synergy $3.97
Sandstone Bridge Sandstone Bridge
+20% Synergy $0.08
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+20% Synergy $1.86
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+20% Synergy $0.15
Kjeldoran Outpost Kjeldoran Outpost
+20% Synergy $8.91
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+19% Synergy $0.10
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+17% Synergy $0.20
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+17% Synergy $0.38
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+17% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.40
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+16% Synergy $1.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $38.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+9% Synergy $3.65
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+39% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+38% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+28% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Blossom Lotus Blossom
+20% Synergy $0.41
Sphere of the Suns Sphere of the Suns
+20% Synergy $0.17
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+20% Synergy $0.27
Obsidian Obelisk Obsidian Obelisk
+20% Synergy $0.59
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+19% Synergy $0.21
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+19% Synergy $0.20
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+19% Synergy $0.38
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+19% Synergy $0.20
Star Compass Star Compass
+19% Synergy $0.56
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $0.84
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy $0.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+16% Synergy $55.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+15% Synergy $0.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $1.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-21% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-28% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for The First Doctor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+20% Synergy $0.28
Unknown Shores Unknown Shores
+20% Synergy $0.04
Painted Bluffs Painted Bluffs
+20% Synergy $0.15
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+19% Synergy $4.40
Study Study
+19% Synergy $0.26
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+19% Synergy $3.34
Meandering River Meandering River
+16% Synergy $0.08
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+16% Synergy $29.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+16% Synergy $17.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+14% Synergy $30.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+13% Synergy $9.47
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+13% Synergy $0.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $22.75
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+12% Synergy $25.51
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $3.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $24.04
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $15.21
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+10% Synergy $0.18
Tundra Tundra
+8% Synergy
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.05
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.26
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+6% Synergy $0.76
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $2.62
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.05
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $17.48
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy $0.45
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $9.92
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.41
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-1% Synergy $3.34
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $4.80
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-10% Synergy $13.72
Island Island
-15% Synergy $0.05
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-18% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-19% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-26% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-26% Synergy $11.67
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-27% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-39% Synergy $0.19

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The First Doctor.

Jem Lightfoote, Sky Explorer Jem Lightfoote, Sky Explorer
The First Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The First Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The First Doctor Barbara Wright The First Doctor // Barbara Wright
The First Doctor Clara Oswald The First Doctor // Clara Oswald
The First Doctor Ian Chesterton The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The First Doctor Jo Grant The First Doctor // Jo Grant
The First Doctor K-9, Mark I The First Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The First Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The First Doctor Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
The First Doctor Romana II The First Doctor // Romana II
The First Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The First Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The First Doctor Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Kastral, the Windcrested Kastral, the Windcrested
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Radiant, Serra Archangel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Second Doctor Martha Jones The Second Doctor // Martha Jones
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Second Doctor Peri Brown The Second Doctor // Peri Brown
The Second Doctor Romana II The Second Doctor // Romana II
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Second Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Second Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
Kangee, Aerie Keeper Kangee, Aerie Keeper
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Siani, Eye of the Storm Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist