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The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Doctor Artifact Scientist

The First Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4678 Current Rank
#4344 Last Week
#4782 Past 2 Years
13 Decks

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

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 in 54% of decks $3.17
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $3.26
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+31% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.72
Ingenuity Engine Ingenuity Engine
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.31
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.29
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.04
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.42
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $20.43
March of Progress March of Progress
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.39
TARDIS TARDIS
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26

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 in 39% of decks $0.39
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.11
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.38
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+26% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.58
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+25% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+14% Synergy in 31% of decks $11.89
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.39
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.87
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-32% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.11

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $124.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy in 31% of decks $37.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+8% Synergy in 23% of decks $17.60
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy in 31% of decks $67.49
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy in 23% of decks $38.41

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 in 23% of decks $0.27
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.37
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.36
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $21.77
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $9.11
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $10.74
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.35
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.70
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+11% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.93

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 in 23% of decks $0.63
Masterful Replication Masterful Replication
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.95
Counterspell Counterspell
-31% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.14

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 in 23% of decks $0.39
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $7.83
Animation Module Animation Module
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.63
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.33
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+16% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.26
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $7.09

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.46

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.47
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+17% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.00
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+8% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+36% Synergy in 39% of decks $3.20
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+20% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.39
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+18% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.44
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy in 92% of decks $1.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.56

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 in 23% of decks $0.31
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.37
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.23
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.23
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy in 46% of decks $6.38
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.62
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy in 23% of decks $15.98
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-8% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.41
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.44
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-13% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.42
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-14% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-15% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.39
Port Town Port Town
-25% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32

The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Deck Stats

Based on 13 The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
01
111
223
314
47
53
62
72
81
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 16
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 21
  • Enchantment 8
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 33
Card typeCards
Creature16
Instant11
Sorcery8
Artifact21
Enchantment8
Planeswalker1
Land33

Lands: 17 basic, 16 nonbasic

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