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The First Doctor // Donna Noble
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Partner Combination

The First Doctor Donna Noble
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

Playstyle & Strategy

Time Lords 13% Vehicles 13% Auras 7% Burn 7% Cascade 7% Clones 7% Combo 7% Commander Matters 7% Humans 7% Legends 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3316 Current Rank
#2795 Last Week
#3600 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The First Doctor The First Doctor
Donna Noble Donna Noble

High Synergy Cards

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+97% Synergy 100% Inclusion
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+62% Synergy 64% Inclusion
Pariah Pariah
+54% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+54% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Boros Reckoner Boros Reckoner
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+49% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Arcbond Arcbond
+45% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Spitemare Spitemare
+41% Synergy 41% Inclusion
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+37% Synergy 59% Inclusion

Top Cards

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

Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+36% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+36% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+36% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+36% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+36% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+36% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+36% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Swans of Bryn Argoll Swans of Bryn Argoll
+36% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy 41% Inclusion

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy 14% Inclusion

Creatures

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

Mogg Maniac Mogg Maniac
+32% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+31% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+27% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Stormwild Capridor Stormwild Capridor
+23% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Nin, the Pain Artist Nin, the Pain Artist
+22% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+20% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Witch Enchanter Witch Enchanter
+20% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Shaman en-Kor Shaman en-Kor
+18% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Ill-Tempered Loner Ill-Tempered Loner
+18% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Spiteful Sliver Spiteful Sliver
+18% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf, God of Fury
+18% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+17% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+14% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+14% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Heartflame Duelist Heartflame Duelist
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Rose Tyler Rose Tyler
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+12% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+12% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+12% Synergy 14% Inclusion
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+12% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Amy Pond Amy Pond
+11% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Rory Williams Rory Williams
+11% Synergy 14% Inclusion
The Eleventh Doctor The Eleventh Doctor
+11% Synergy 14% Inclusion
The War Doctor The War Doctor
+10% Synergy 14% Inclusion
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+10% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+10% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+8% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+6% Synergy 14% Inclusion

Instants

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

Martyrdom Martyrdom
+23% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+14% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+5% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy 14% Inclusion
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-10% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-32% Synergy 36% Inclusion

Sorceries

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

Earthquake Earthquake
+25% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Subterranean Tremors Subterranean Tremors
+14% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+10% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion

Utility Artifacts

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

Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+26% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+23% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+22% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+14% Synergy 14% Inclusion
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+11% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy 18% Inclusion

Enchantments

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

Saving Grace Saving Grace
+32% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+26% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+18% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Repercussion Repercussion
+18% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+15% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Curiosity Curiosity
+14% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+14% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Nahiri's Machinations Nahiri's Machinations
+14% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Indestructibility Indestructibility
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-15% Synergy 14% Inclusion

Utility Lands

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

Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy 14% Inclusion

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+18% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+15% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+7% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-12% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-15% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy 73% Inclusion
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy 68% Inclusion

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+23% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+18% Synergy 41% Inclusion
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+17% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+12% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+12% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+11% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Port Town Port Town
+10% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+9% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+7% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+5% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy 32% Inclusion
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+1% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-3% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy 41% Inclusion
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy 41% Inclusion
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy 82% Inclusion
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-13% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-16% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-21% Synergy 41% Inclusion

Similar Commanders

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

The First Doctor Dan Lewis The First Doctor // Dan Lewis
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fifth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The First Doctor Amy Pond The First Doctor // Amy Pond
The First Doctor Bill Potts The First Doctor // Bill Potts
The First Doctor Ryan Sinclair The First Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The First Doctor Yasmin Khan The First Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Amy Pond Rory Williams Amy Pond // Rory Williams
The First Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The First Doctor Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Second Doctor Amy Pond The Second Doctor // Amy Pond
The Second Doctor Dan Lewis The Second Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Second Doctor Donna Noble The Second Doctor // Donna Noble
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The War Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The War Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The War Doctor K-9, Mark I The War Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The War Doctor Martha Jones The War Doctor // Martha Jones
The War Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The War Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The War Doctor Nyssa of Traken The War Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
The Fifth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Fifth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Fifth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Tenth Doctor Barbara Wright The Tenth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Tenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Tenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Tenth Doctor Jo Grant The Tenth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Tenth Doctor Peri Brown The Tenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Tenth Doctor Romana II The Tenth Doctor // Romana II
The Tenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Tenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Tenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Tenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Tenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Tenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Prava of the Steel Legion Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Radiant, Serra Archangel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fifteenth Doctor Jo Grant The Fifteenth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II