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The First Doctor // Bill Potts
Price tag $0.45

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human

The First Doctor Bill Potts

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The First Doctor // Bill Potts.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.31
Feather, the Redeemed Feather, the Redeemed
+55% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.04
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.27
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.63
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The First Doctor // Bill Potts decks.

Shelter Shelter
+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.26
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+39% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.20
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+37% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.40
Expedite Expedite
+37% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.34
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.29
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.55
Guided Strike Guided Strike
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+22% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.64
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.79
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.69

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $17.24

Creatures

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

Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.57
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.12
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.89
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.75

Instants

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

Planar Incision Planar Incision
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Brute Force Brute Force
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Timely Interference Timely Interference
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.51

Sorceries

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

Cloak of Feathers Cloak of Feathers
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.70
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.71
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.78
Ponder Ponder
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+33% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.65
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+19% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.49
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+11% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.58
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+10% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.48
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.78
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.25

Lands

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

Port Town Port Town
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.47
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+21% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.62
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.46
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+15% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.42
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.42
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.45
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.80
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.47
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.42
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-16% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.86
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35

The First Doctor // Bill Potts Deck Stats

Based on 12 The First Doctor // Bill Potts decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
02
115
228
38
46
52
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 18
  • Instant 18
  • Sorcery 9
  • Artifact 12
  • Enchantment 4
  • Land 37
Card typeCards
Creature18
Instant18
Sorcery9
Artifact12
Enchantment4
Land37

Lands: 15 basic, 22 nonbasic

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