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The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Price tag $0.50

Legendary Creature — Doctor Artifact Scientist

The First Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 17% Cascade 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4005 Current Rank
#4806 Past 2 Years

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The First Doctor The First Doctor
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg's abilities and overall game plan.

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+49% Synergy $2.72
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+44% Synergy $3.24
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+31% Synergy $0.92
Ingenuity Engine Ingenuity Engine
+31% Synergy $0.30
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+30% Synergy $0.25
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+30% Synergy $4.69
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+30% Synergy $0.49
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+30% Synergy $19.57
March of Progress March of Progress
+28% Synergy $1.48
TARDIS TARDIS
+100% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg decks.

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+28% Synergy $0.47
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+28% Synergy $2.26
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+27% Synergy $0.34
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+26% Synergy $3.58
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+25% Synergy $1.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy $12.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.78
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.69
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-32% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $128.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy $37.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+8% Synergy $17.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $70.83
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $39.16

Creatures

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

The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+23% Synergy $0.28
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+23% Synergy $0.34
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+23% Synergy $0.44
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+20% Synergy $21.99
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+20% Synergy $9.88
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+20% Synergy $8.51
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+17% Synergy $0.29
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+16% Synergy $1.48
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+11% Synergy $0.60

Instants

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

Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+23% Synergy $0.50
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+22% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $3.07
Counterspell Counterspell
-31% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg's game plan and control the board.

Echo Storm Echo Storm
+23% Synergy $0.34
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+22% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+23% Synergy $7.48
Animation Module Animation Module
+23% Synergy $2.49
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+23% Synergy $0.25
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+16% Synergy $0.25
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+14% Synergy $7.11

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+20% Synergy $3.51

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+23% Synergy $0.33
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $2.75
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+17% Synergy $1.31
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+8% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+36% Synergy $3.08
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+20% Synergy $0.36
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+18% Synergy $4.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+14% Synergy $0.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.93
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+23% Synergy $0.23
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+19% Synergy $0.38
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+14% Synergy $0.29
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+14% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $20.16
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-8% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-13% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-14% Synergy $4.03
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-15% Synergy $6.94
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
-25% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Second Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Second Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Fifth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Fifth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The First Doctor Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The First Doctor Dan Lewis The First Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Seventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
The Fifth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
The First Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The First Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Noble Heritage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Noble Heritage
The Fifth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The First Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The First Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifth Doctor // Peri Brown
The First Doctor Ian Chesterton The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
The First Doctor Donna Noble The First Doctor // Donna Noble
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Sanwell, Avenger Ace Sanwell, Avenger Ace
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Clan Crafter Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
The First Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The First Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Noble Heritage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
The First Doctor Barbara Wright The First Doctor // Barbara Wright
The First Doctor Clara Oswald The First Doctor // Clara Oswald
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 Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
The First Doctor Romana II The First Doctor // Romana II