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The First Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Price tag $0.25

Partner Combination

The First Doctor Ryan Sinclair
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3483 Current Rank
#3080 Last Week
#2840 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The First Doctor // Ryan Sinclair.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

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

The Regalia The Regalia
+50% Synergy 50% Inclusion
From Father to Son From Father to Son
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+25% Synergy 25% Inclusion

High Synergy Cards

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+96% Synergy 98% Inclusion
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+80% Synergy 80% Inclusion
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+70% Synergy 71% Inclusion
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+68% Synergy 68% Inclusion
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+67% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+63% Synergy 67% Inclusion
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+59% Synergy 59% Inclusion
Dark Apostle Dark Apostle
+56% Synergy 56% Inclusion
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+56% Synergy 56% Inclusion
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+56% Synergy 56% Inclusion

Top Cards

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

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+56% Synergy 58% Inclusion
The War Doctor The War Doctor
+54% Synergy 58% Inclusion
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+54% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+54% Synergy 55% Inclusion
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
+52% Synergy 53% Inclusion
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+51% Synergy 52% Inclusion
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+50% Synergy 52% Inclusion
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+48% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy 68% Inclusion
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy 52% Inclusion

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy 24% Inclusion
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy 14% Inclusion

Creatures

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

Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+44% Synergy 44% Inclusion
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+44% Synergy 44% Inclusion
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+43% Synergy 44% Inclusion
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+41% Synergy 41% Inclusion
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+39% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+39% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Memory Worm Memory Worm
+32% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+28% Synergy 29% Inclusion
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+28% Synergy 29% Inclusion
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+28% Synergy 29% Inclusion
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+27% Synergy 27% Inclusion
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+24% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+23% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+19% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+19% Synergy 20% Inclusion
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+18% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+15% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+14% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Idris, Soul of the TARDIS Idris, Soul of the TARDIS
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
+12% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+10% Synergy 11% Inclusion
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+9% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Caparocti Sunborn Caparocti Sunborn
+8% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion
The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion
River Song River Song
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+6% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Broodstar Broodstar
+6% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+2% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+2% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy 12% Inclusion

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+35% Synergy 38% Inclusion
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+34% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+27% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+20% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+20% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+15% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+12% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Gallifrey Falls // No More Gallifrey Falls // No More
+11% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+9% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Run for Your Life Run for Your Life
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy 21% Inclusion
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-3% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy 6% Inclusion

Sorceries

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

Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+47% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+39% Synergy 39% Inclusion
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+28% Synergy 28% Inclusion
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+26% Synergy 29% Inclusion
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+24% Synergy 24% Inclusion
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy 24% Inclusion
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+19% Synergy 41% Inclusion
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+19% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+14% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+12% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+10% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+9% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+9% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+8% Synergy 15% Inclusion
See the Truth See the Truth
+8% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+8% Synergy 9% Inclusion
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+6% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+6% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+6% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+6% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy 9% Inclusion

Utility Artifacts

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

Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+46% Synergy 47% Inclusion
Ingenuity Engine Ingenuity Engine
+27% Synergy 27% Inclusion
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+16% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+14% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Smoldering Stagecoach Smoldering Stagecoach
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+10% Synergy 11% Inclusion
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+7% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion
The Belligerent The Belligerent
+5% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+4% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Sunforger Sunforger
+4% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy 24% Inclusion

Enchantments

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

Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+38% Synergy 38% Inclusion
Stormcaller's Boon Stormcaller's Boon
+33% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+26% Synergy 26% Inclusion
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+15% Synergy 18% Inclusion
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+13% Synergy 14% Inclusion
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+12% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+12% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+10% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+9% Synergy 12% Inclusion
The Day of the Doctor The Day of the Doctor
+8% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+7% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Out of Time Out of Time
+6% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+6% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+5% Synergy 9% Inclusion
As Foretold As Foretold
+4% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Storm the Vault Storm the Vault
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+2% Synergy 20% Inclusion
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-6% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy 6% Inclusion

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+38% Synergy 40% Inclusion
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+6% Synergy 6% Inclusion

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+50% Synergy 55% Inclusion
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+9% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+7% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy 27% Inclusion
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy 33% Inclusion
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy 11% Inclusion

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+34% Synergy 38% Inclusion
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+24% Synergy 59% Inclusion
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+19% Synergy 58% Inclusion
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+18% Synergy 56% Inclusion
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+18% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy 29% Inclusion
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+11% Synergy 59% Inclusion
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy 6% Inclusion
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy 91% Inclusion
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+2% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy 88% Inclusion
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy 21% Inclusion

Lands

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

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+26% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+22% Synergy 47% Inclusion
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+22% Synergy 42% Inclusion
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+21% Synergy 48% Inclusion
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+21% Synergy 44% Inclusion
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+19% Synergy 45% Inclusion
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy 77% Inclusion
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+16% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+11% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+9% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy 35% Inclusion
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+6% Synergy 64% Inclusion
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy 50% Inclusion
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy 38% Inclusion
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+6% Synergy 23% Inclusion
Training Center Training Center
+4% Synergy 38% Inclusion
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy 36% Inclusion
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy 15% Inclusion
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy 17% Inclusion
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+2% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+1% Synergy 10% Inclusion
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy 9% Inclusion
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy 92% Inclusion
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Riverglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy 14% Inclusion
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy 11% Inclusion
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy 47% Inclusion
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy 8% Inclusion
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy 32% Inclusion
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-8% Synergy 29% Inclusion
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy 21% Inclusion
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
-8% Synergy 12% Inclusion
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-10% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-10% Synergy 29% Inclusion
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-10% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-11% Synergy 30% Inclusion
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-11% Synergy 18% Inclusion
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy 26% Inclusion
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-18% Synergy 27% Inclusion
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-23% Synergy 24% Inclusion

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