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The First Doctor // Susan Foreman: Historic
Price tag $0.37

Legendary Creature — Doctor

The First Doctor Susan Foreman
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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Cascade 31% Big Mana 9% Sagas 8% Historic 7% +1/+1 Counters 6%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The First Doctor The First Doctor
Susan Foreman Susan Foreman

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for The First Doctor // Susan Foreman's Historic builds — cards that lean hardest into the Historic theme.

TARDIS TARDIS
+99% Synergy $0.28
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+99% Synergy $0.21
The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
+98% Synergy $0.36
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+87% Synergy $0.24
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+87% Synergy $0.12
The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
+87% Synergy $0.12
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+86% Synergy $0.31
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+85% Synergy $0.42
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+85% Synergy $3.55
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+74% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The staple cards most The First Doctor // Susan Foreman Historic decks run as their core.

The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
+74% Synergy $0.22
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+74% Synergy $0.44
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+74% Synergy $0.30
The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
+74% Synergy $0.29
City of Death City of Death
+73% Synergy $0.91
Gallifrey Stands Gallifrey Stands
+62% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+56% Synergy $13.39
Three Visits Three Visits
+37% Synergy $5.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+27% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+26% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a The First Doctor // Susan Foreman Historic game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $51.92
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $5.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $53.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Historic plan in The First Doctor // Susan Foreman decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+62% Synergy $0.28
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+62% Synergy $0.28
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+49% Synergy $0.23
Alistair, the Brigadier Alistair, the Brigadier
+49% Synergy $0.21
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+49% Synergy $0.32
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
+49% Synergy $0.16
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+48% Synergy $0.43
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+48% Synergy $5.43
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+37% Synergy $0.20
Sergeant John Benton Sergeant John Benton
+37% Synergy $1.17
Diamond Weapon Diamond Weapon
+33% Synergy $0.27
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+33% Synergy $1.10
Eclipsed Merrow Eclipsed Merrow
+33% Synergy $0.20
Eclipsed Kithkin Eclipsed Kithkin
+33% Synergy $0.14
Tam, Mindful First-Year Tam, Mindful First-Year
+32% Synergy $0.46
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+31% Synergy $77.75
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+30% Synergy $3.30
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+30% Synergy $1.61
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+25% Synergy $0.30
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+25% Synergy $0.59
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
+25% Synergy $0.64
Romana II Romana II
+25% Synergy $0.26
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
+25% Synergy $0.19
Ace, Fearless Rebel Ace, Fearless Rebel
+25% Synergy $0.27
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+25% Synergy $0.25
The Eleventh Doctor The Eleventh Doctor
+25% Synergy $0.28
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+24% Synergy $0.27
Duggan, Private Detective Duggan, Private Detective
+24% Synergy $0.23
Vrestin, Menoptra Leader Vrestin, Menoptra Leader
+24% Synergy $0.37
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+24% Synergy $0.31
Sisterhood of Karn Sisterhood of Karn
+24% Synergy $0.27
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+24% Synergy $0.27
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+23% Synergy $0.58
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.28
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+21% Synergy $0.25
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+21% Synergy $7.68
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+20% Synergy $14.50
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+16% Synergy $0.46
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+13% Synergy $25.79
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+12% Synergy $2.44
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+12% Synergy $0.26
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+12% Synergy $0.28
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+12% Synergy $0.16
Cradle Clearcutter Cradle Clearcutter
+12% Synergy $0.13
Wonder Wonder
+12% Synergy $1.44
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+12% Synergy $0.25
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.82
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-1% Synergy $13.10
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
-2% Synergy $0.73

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The First Doctor // Susan Foreman's Historic deck ahead.

Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+62% Synergy $0.21
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+49% Synergy $0.30
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+35% Synergy $12.88
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+33% Synergy $1.71
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+33% Synergy $0.17
Keep Out Keep Out
+33% Synergy $0.16
Personify Personify
+32% Synergy $0.31
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.24
Luminous Rebuke Luminous Rebuke
+20% Synergy $0.11
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+13% Synergy $4.28
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+12% Synergy $0.18
Syncopate Syncopate
+12% Synergy $0.21
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+12% Synergy $0.83
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.32
Curate Curate
+12% Synergy $0.34
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+12% Synergy $0.24
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+12% Synergy $0.11
Annul Annul
+12% Synergy $0.34
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+11% Synergy $0.32
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+11% Synergy $1.88
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+11% Synergy $5.78
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+11% Synergy $0.30
Get Lost Get Lost
+11% Synergy $4.22
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+11% Synergy $1.53
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+11% Synergy $0.19
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.16
Ghostway Ghostway
+10% Synergy $4.89
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.75
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.46
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.14
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
-2% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Historic game plan forward for The First Doctor // Susan Foreman.

The Five Doctors The Five Doctors
+62% Synergy $0.17
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+37% Synergy $0.27
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+34% Synergy $0.28
Explore Explore
+32% Synergy $0.38
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+25% Synergy $0.26
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+25% Synergy $0.36
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.30
Strategic Planning Strategic Planning
+12% Synergy $0.16
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.16
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+12% Synergy $16.31
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+12% Synergy $0.13
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+12% Synergy $0.24
Path of the Ghosthunter Path of the Ghosthunter
+12% Synergy $0.30
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+12% Synergy $0.34
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+12% Synergy $0.44
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+11% Synergy $1.73
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+11% Synergy $1.00
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+11% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+10% Synergy $0.66
Ravenform Ravenform
+10% Synergy $0.34
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $2.00
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.31
Farseek Farseek
-20% Synergy $0.71

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The First Doctor // Susan Foreman Historic decks.

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+61% Synergy $0.63
Ace's Baseball Bat Ace's Baseball Bat
+50% Synergy $0.29
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+50% Synergy $0.28
Meteor Sword Meteor Sword
+33% Synergy $0.32
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+25% Synergy $0.35
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+12% Synergy $0.44
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+12% Synergy $0.34
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+12% Synergy $1.80
The Pandorica The Pandorica
+12% Synergy $0.32
Cybership Cybership
+12% Synergy $0.62
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+12% Synergy $9.30
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+12% Synergy $7.56
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+12% Synergy $0.18
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $5.68
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+11% Synergy $2.23
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+6% Synergy $3.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Historic strategy in The First Doctor // Susan Foreman decks.

Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+62% Synergy $0.19
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+49% Synergy $0.37
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+49% Synergy $0.33
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+37% Synergy $0.23
The Sea Devils The Sea Devils
+25% Synergy $0.20
The War Games The War Games
+25% Synergy $0.32
The Curse of Fenric The Curse of Fenric
+25% Synergy $0.10
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+23% Synergy $9.17
Become the Pilot Become the Pilot
+12% Synergy $0.19
New Horizons New Horizons
+12% Synergy $0.21
Master Chef Master Chef
+12% Synergy $0.31
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+12% Synergy $1.95
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+12% Synergy $0.27
Always Watching Always Watching
+12% Synergy $1.32
Fugitive of the Judoon Fugitive of the Judoon
+12% Synergy $0.20
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $9.49
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+11% Synergy $0.35
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+11% Synergy $7.06
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+10% Synergy $2.22
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+10% Synergy $6.09
Kellan Joins Up Kellan Joins Up
+10% Synergy $0.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+9% Synergy $29.28
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.50
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
-8% Synergy $1.83

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up The First Doctor // Susan Foreman's Historic game plan.

Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+33% Synergy $39.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The First Doctor // Susan Foreman Historic decks.

Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+49% Synergy $0.62
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+25% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.32
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+12% Synergy $4.06
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+12% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $0.88
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+11% Synergy $0.71
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+11% Synergy $0.80
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $8.69
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $31.72
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out The First Doctor // Susan Foreman's Historic strategy.

Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+78% Synergy $6.04
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+77% Synergy $0.35
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+74% Synergy $3.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+56% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+55% Synergy $2.60
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+33% Synergy $0.28
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+33% Synergy $0.28
Blitzball Blitzball
+32% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+27% Synergy $0.45
Ichor Elixir Ichor Elixir
+25% Synergy $0.17
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+25% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+16% Synergy $0.26
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+12% Synergy $1.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.33
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+10% Synergy $2.01
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+10% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.25

Lands

The mana base behind The First Doctor // Susan Foreman's Historic decks.

Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+87% Synergy $0.32
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+84% Synergy $4.63
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+80% Synergy $5.38
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+73% Synergy $0.75
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+70% Synergy $1.73
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+68% Synergy $0.22
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+65% Synergy $2.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+62% Synergy $0.32
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+61% Synergy $0.21
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+56% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+53% Synergy $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+51% Synergy $0.31
Port Town Port Town
+49% Synergy $0.22
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+48% Synergy $0.34
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+44% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+44% Synergy $0.19
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+32% Synergy $0.25
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+32% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+32% Synergy $0.24
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+32% Synergy $0.29
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+31% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+30% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+30% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+28% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+28% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+19% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+17% Synergy $0.26
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+16% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+14% Synergy $0.18
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
+12% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+7% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+6% Synergy $0.08
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+6% Synergy $9.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.24
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-2% Synergy $0.33
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-7% Synergy $7.78
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.52
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $8.09
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-12% Synergy $0.28
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
-14% Synergy $14.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-18% Synergy $36.10
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-19% Synergy $8.39
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-21% Synergy $11.42
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-33% Synergy $11.06

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The First Doctor // Susan Foreman: Historic.

The First Doctor Graham O'Brien The First Doctor // Graham O'Brien
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 Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The First Doctor Ryan Sinclair The First Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The First Doctor Yasmin Khan The First Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The First Doctor Bill Potts The First Doctor // Bill Potts
The First Doctor Amy Pond The First Doctor // Amy Pond
The First Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The First Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
The Thirteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Thirteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Tenth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Tenth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fugitive Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fugitive Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Passionate Archaeologist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Passionate Archaeologist
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
The War Doctor Nyssa of Traken The War Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The First Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The First Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The First Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The First Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The First Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The First Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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
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
The Thirteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Thirteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Thirteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Thirteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Thirteenth Doctor Jo Grant The Thirteenth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Thirteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Thirteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Thirteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Thirteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka