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The First Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Pilot

The First Doctor Graham O'Brien
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

Cascade 39% Artifacts 11% Foretell 11% +1/+1 Counters 6% Big Mana 6% Clones 6% Sagas 6% Tokens 6% Treasure 6% Vehicles 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The First Doctor The First Doctor
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The First Doctor // Graham O'Brien decks.

The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+25% Synergy $0.25
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy Balamb Garden, Airborne Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
+23% Synergy $0.43
Starting Town Starting Town
+17% Synergy $14.93
Sidequest: Catch a Fish Cooking Campsite Sidequest: Catch a Fish
+10% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+99% Synergy $0.10
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+64% Synergy $0.12
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+62% Synergy $5.27
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+56% Synergy $0.29
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+53% Synergy $0.13
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+52% Synergy $0.17
The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
+49% Synergy $0.17
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+47% Synergy $1.26
Sisterhood of Karn Sisterhood of Karn
+46% Synergy $0.10
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+45% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The First Doctor // Graham O'Brien decks.

Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+44% Synergy $2.18
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+43% Synergy $0.28
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+41% Synergy $0.39
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+41% Synergy $0.18
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+38% Synergy $4.13
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+36% Synergy $0.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.05
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.92

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $23.73
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $48.34

Creatures

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

The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+36% Synergy $0.29
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+35% Synergy $0.18
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+35% Synergy $0.48
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+35% Synergy $0.26
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+28% Synergy $2.96
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+28% Synergy $3.69
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+26% Synergy $0.15
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+26% Synergy $1.03
The Foretold Soldier The Foretold Soldier
+25% Synergy $0.11
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+24% Synergy $0.51
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+24% Synergy $0.30
Enlisted Wurm Enlisted Wurm
+23% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+22% Synergy $0.58
Sam, Loyal Attendant Sam, Loyal Attendant
+22% Synergy $0.26
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+20% Synergy $2.56
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+20% Synergy $0.39
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+20% Synergy $0.08
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
+20% Synergy $0.25
Broodstar Broodstar
+18% Synergy $0.79
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.21
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+16% Synergy $4.82
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+15% Synergy $1.91
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+15% Synergy $0.31
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+15% Synergy $0.42
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+14% Synergy $13.82
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+14% Synergy $0.17
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+14% Synergy $0.55
The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
+13% Synergy $0.23
Wicked Wolf Wicked Wolf
+12% Synergy $0.18
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+12% Synergy $0.26
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+11% Synergy $0.21
Susan Foreman Susan Foreman
+11% Synergy $0.14
Banquet Guests Banquet Guests
+11% Synergy $0.18
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.74
Quicksilver Behemoth Quicksilver Behemoth
+9% Synergy $0.10
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+9% Synergy $0.14
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+8% Synergy $0.12
Thorn Mammoth Thorn Mammoth
+8% Synergy $0.66
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+8% Synergy $0.42
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.14
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+8% Synergy $0.19
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+8% Synergy $1.04
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+8% Synergy $0.30
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+7% Synergy $2.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.25
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+5% Synergy $0.18
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+2% Synergy $4.85
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-10% Synergy $8.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $10.83

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The First Doctor // Graham O'Brien safe.

Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+35% Synergy $0.20
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+28% Synergy $0.06
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+22% Synergy $0.18
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+18% Synergy $0.33
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+17% Synergy $0.09
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+16% Synergy $0.47
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+14% Synergy $3.58
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $10.07
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.13
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $0.15
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+9% Synergy $0.26
Endless Detour Endless Detour
+9% Synergy $0.15
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+8% Synergy $0.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.72
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+7% Synergy $3.45
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+6% Synergy $0.16
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.36
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
0% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.82
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

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

Voyage Home Voyage Home
+36% Synergy $0.22
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+26% Synergy $0.38
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+25% Synergy $8.89
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $1.76
Captured Sunlight Captured Sunlight
+23% Synergy $0.15
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+18% Synergy $0.28
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+17% Synergy $0.17
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+17% Synergy $0.35
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+15% Synergy $0.04
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+14% Synergy $0.18
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+13% Synergy $0.20
Doomskar Doomskar
+12% Synergy $0.54
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+11% Synergy $0.49
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+11% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+10% Synergy $1.77
Explore Explore
+10% Synergy $0.14
Many Partings Many Partings
+10% Synergy $0.13
Crashing Footfalls Crashing Footfalls
+9% Synergy $0.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.60
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+8% Synergy $0.29
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+8% Synergy $0.44
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.23
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+8% Synergy $0.14
Three Visits Three Visits
+6% Synergy $6.08
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.15
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $3.82
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.32
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.58
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+33% Synergy $0.20
Ingenuity Engine Ingenuity Engine
+28% Synergy $0.18
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.67
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+10% Synergy $20.56
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+8% Synergy $1.24
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+8% Synergy $0.21
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+8% Synergy $0.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.07

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+20% Synergy $0.63
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+20% Synergy $2.12
Stormcaller's Boon Stormcaller's Boon
+18% Synergy $0.11
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+17% Synergy $0.06
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+14% Synergy $0.13
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+14% Synergy $0.16
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+11% Synergy $0.46
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+11% Synergy $0.14
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+11% Synergy $3.29
City of Death City of Death
+9% Synergy $0.90
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+8% Synergy $0.63
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+8% Synergy $0.10
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.19
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $0.93

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The First Doctor // Graham O'Brien to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+4% Synergy $4.91

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+24% Synergy $0.98
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+15% Synergy $0.12
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+15% Synergy $0.50
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $1.59
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+15% Synergy $0.69
The Shire The Shire
+14% Synergy $2.87
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+14% Synergy $1.48
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+12% Synergy $0.53
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+11% Synergy $1.06
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+7% Synergy $1.31
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+7% Synergy $0.45
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $30.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+31% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+27% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+24% Synergy $0.43
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+23% Synergy $0.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+22% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.43
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+19% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+17% Synergy $0.27
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+11% Synergy $1.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.15
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+8% Synergy $9.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for The First Doctor // Graham O'Brien decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+27% Synergy $0.13
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+26% Synergy $3.43
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+26% Synergy $1.02
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+25% Synergy $3.78
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+24% Synergy $0.18
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+19% Synergy $1.00
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+19% Synergy $0.12
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+18% Synergy $1.90
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.14
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+16% Synergy $0.09
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.13
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.11
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+15% Synergy $0.13
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
+14% Synergy $0.20
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+14% Synergy $0.17
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+14% Synergy $5.20
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.10
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+10% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+10% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+10% Synergy $3.93
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.54
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+9% Synergy $9.56
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+7% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+6% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.28
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.70
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
0% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.13
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-1% Synergy $0.14
Brushland Brushland
-2% Synergy $0.83
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-3% Synergy $0.24
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-5% Synergy $0.26
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $0.20
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-6% Synergy $0.18
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-7% Synergy $10.32
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-7% Synergy $0.31
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-8% Synergy $0.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.09
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-16% Synergy $7.64
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-17% Synergy $11.59
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-18% Synergy $12.93
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-18% Synergy $12.42
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-20% Synergy $11.00
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-20% Synergy $5.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The First Doctor // Graham O'Brien.

The First Doctor Susan Foreman The First Doctor // Susan Foreman
The First Doctor Clara Oswald The First Doctor // Clara Oswald
The First Doctor K-9, Mark I The First Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The First Doctor Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
The First Doctor Ryan Sinclair The First Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The First Doctor Yasmin Khan The First Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The First Doctor Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The First Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The First Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The First Doctor Bill Potts The First Doctor // Bill Potts
The First Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The First Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The First Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The First Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Thirteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Thirteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
The First Doctor Amy Pond The First Doctor // Amy Pond
The First Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The First Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
The Sixth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Sixth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Second Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Second Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Second Doctor Graham O'Brien The Second Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Second Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Second Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Second Doctor Susan Foreman The Second Doctor // Susan Foreman
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The First Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Sixth Doctor Jo Grant The Sixth Doctor // Jo Grant
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Prava of the Steel Legion Thrasios, Triton Hero Prava of the Steel Legion // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Radiant, Serra Archangel Thrasios, Triton Hero Radiant, Serra Archangel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Prava of the Steel Legion Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The First Doctor Ian Chesterton The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The First Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The First Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Thirteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Thirteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton