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The First Doctor // Dan Lewis
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human

The First Doctor Dan Lewis
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 26% Vehicles 21% Artifacts 16% Clues 11% Historic 11% Chaos 5% Treasure 5% Voltron 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4138 Current Rank
#3461 Last Week
#3395 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The First Doctor // Dan Lewis.

This Time, It’s Personal… Decks! | Extra Turns 58 | Magic: the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

This Time, It’s Personal… Decks! | Extra Turns 58 | Magic: the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

We Were In Awe of this Commander Deck 👀 ft. Jake Boss & Murph from Game Knights | Ep 152

We Were In Awe of this Commander Deck 👀 ft. Jake Boss & Murph from Game Knights | Ep 152

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The First Doctor The First Doctor
Dan Lewis Dan Lewis

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The First Doctor // Dan Lewis decks.

Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+66% Synergy $0.52
Machinist's Arsenal Machinist's Arsenal
+33% Synergy $0.91
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+33% Synergy $0.93
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+31% Synergy $24.86

High Synergy Cards

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+97% Synergy $0.10
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+75% Synergy $1.92
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+61% Synergy $0.13
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+60% Synergy $3.07
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+60% Synergy $1.59
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+57% Synergy $1.06
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+55% Synergy $0.69
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+54% Synergy $0.59
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
+52% Synergy $0.08
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+52% Synergy $2.52

Top Cards

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

Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+52% Synergy $0.22
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+47% Synergy $0.18
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+45% Synergy $0.74
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+41% Synergy $0.18
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+40% Synergy $1.04
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+35% Synergy $5.44
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
+35% Synergy $0.36
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+34% Synergy $8.95
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+33% Synergy $0.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.30

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $34.93

Creatures

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

Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
+37% Synergy $3.43
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+33% Synergy $0.96
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+30% Synergy $0.18
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+30% Synergy $1.04
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+30% Synergy $7.62
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+28% Synergy $1.91
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+28% Synergy $0.17
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+28% Synergy $5.27
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+26% Synergy $0.30
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+26% Synergy $2.80
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+24% Synergy $0.16
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+24% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $5.12
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+23% Synergy $3.90
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+23% Synergy $10.92
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+18% Synergy $1.39
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+16% Synergy $3.29
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+15% Synergy $2.66
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $30.52
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+15% Synergy $0.57
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $12.50
Voldaren Epicure Voldaren Epicure
+14% Synergy $0.16
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+14% Synergy $0.09
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+14% Synergy $0.13
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+14% Synergy $0.09
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+14% Synergy $0.12
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.26
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+14% Synergy $0.43
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+13% Synergy $1.45
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.37
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+13% Synergy $0.50
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+13% Synergy $11.72
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+13% Synergy $9.26
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+13% Synergy $1.43
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+13% Synergy $0.45
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+12% Synergy $2.96
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+12% Synergy $29.17
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+12% Synergy $0.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+11% Synergy $11.50
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+9% Synergy $33.61
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $47.25

Instants

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

Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.50
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+16% Synergy $0.51
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+16% Synergy $3.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.72
Dispatch Dispatch
+14% Synergy $0.29
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+7% Synergy $5.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.33
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-18% Synergy $0.92
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-40% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+28% Synergy $0.17
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+28% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.70
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+15% Synergy $1.76
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+14% Synergy $0.06
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+14% Synergy $0.13
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Possession Engine Possession Engine
+37% Synergy $0.13
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+28% Synergy $1.24
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+28% Synergy $2.96
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+27% Synergy $1.33
Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+27% Synergy $0.21
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+25% Synergy $1.02
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+25% Synergy $2.63
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+23% Synergy $0.46
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+23% Synergy $0.32
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+22% Synergy $5.52
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+19% Synergy $0.15
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+18% Synergy $23.95
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+18% Synergy $1.28
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+18% Synergy $1.54
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+18% Synergy $0.27
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+18% Synergy $0.20
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+18% Synergy $1.19
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+18% Synergy $1.50
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+16% Synergy $0.21
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+16% Synergy $2.35
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $35.22
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+14% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+14% Synergy $0.82
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+14% Synergy $0.49
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+14% Synergy $8.67
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+14% Synergy $0.12
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+14% Synergy $22.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.07
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+13% Synergy $1.08
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+13% Synergy $0.09
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+13% Synergy $0.70
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $0.94
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+12% Synergy $1.25
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy $1.63
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+9% Synergy $2.83
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $19.32
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+26% Synergy $6.40
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+20% Synergy $0.63
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+19% Synergy $0.12
Bludgeon Brawl Bludgeon Brawl
+14% Synergy $0.41
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+14% Synergy $0.19
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+13% Synergy $18.18
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
0% Synergy $0.36

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, Storm of Stone Nahiri, Storm of Stone
+33% Synergy $0.16
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+14% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+39% Synergy $1.48
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+26% Synergy $0.98
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+18% Synergy $0.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+17% Synergy $0.91
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $37.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $10.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+27% Synergy $1.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+23% Synergy $0.24
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+18% Synergy $1.28
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+17% Synergy $0.50
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+15% Synergy $0.27
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+15% Synergy $0.56
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+14% Synergy $0.09
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+14% Synergy $0.42
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+13% Synergy $0.26
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+13% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.15
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+11% Synergy $1.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+11% Synergy $2.61
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+10% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $28.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
0% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-4% Synergy $1.46
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.43
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-10% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+63% Synergy $0.21
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+63% Synergy $0.19
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+62% Synergy $0.19
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+19% Synergy $0.25
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+16% Synergy $5.99
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+13% Synergy $15.19
Power Depot Power Depot
+13% Synergy $0.44
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+12% Synergy $0.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+12% Synergy $9.21
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+12% Synergy $0.41
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+11% Synergy $0.32
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+9% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.46
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+7% Synergy $0.17
Plateau Plateau
+7% Synergy $326.19
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $14.57
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+5% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $14.67
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.28
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.24
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $25.73
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-4% Synergy $0.29
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-4% Synergy $12.12
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $7.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.16
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-8% Synergy $3.51
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-9% Synergy $12.93
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-9% Synergy $3.43
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-10% Synergy $0.13
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-10% Synergy $11.94
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-12% Synergy $15.69
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-13% Synergy $11.00
Training Center Training Center
-15% Synergy $10.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-28% Synergy $0.16

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

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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Flaming Fist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Flaming Fist
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
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The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Esior, Wardwing Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The First Doctor Donna Noble The First Doctor // Donna Noble
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akiri, Line-Slinger // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Akiri, Line-Slinger Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akiri, Line-Slinger // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
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