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The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Price tag $0.77

Legendary Creature — Doctor Artifact Scientist

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 50% X Spells 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4675 Current Rank

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg.

This Time, It’s Personal… Decks! | Extra Turns 58 | Magic: the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

This Time, It’s Personal… Decks! | Extra Turns 58 | Magic: the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

Wir werden geroasted! | Herumkommandiert #09 | EDH Commander Gameplay [Deutsch]

Wir werden geroasted! | Herumkommandiert #09 | EDH Commander Gameplay [Deutsch]

We Were In Awe of this Commander Deck 👀 ft. Jake Boss & Murph from Game Knights | Ep 152

We Were In Awe of this Commander Deck 👀 ft. Jake Boss & Murph from Game Knights | Ep 152

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg

Creatures

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

Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+50% Synergy $0.34
Imposing Sovereign Imposing Sovereign
+50% Synergy $0.36
Loxodon Gatekeeper Loxodon Gatekeeper
+50% Synergy $1.22
Marble Titan Marble Titan
+50% Synergy $1.60
Tocatli Honor Guard Tocatli Honor Guard
+50% Synergy $0.29
Coretapper Coretapper
+50% Synergy $0.23
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+50% Synergy $0.93
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+50% Synergy $0.38
Doorkeeper Thrull Doorkeeper Thrull
+49% Synergy $0.73
Hushwing Gryff Hushwing Gryff
+49% Synergy $0.38
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+49% Synergy $0.74
Sentinel of the Eternal Watch Sentinel of the Eternal Watch
+49% Synergy $0.13
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+49% Synergy $4.13
Chakram Retriever Chakram Retriever
+49% Synergy $6.17
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+49% Synergy $17.57
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+49% Synergy $2.99
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+49% Synergy $0.37
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+49% Synergy $7.52
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+49% Synergy $0.82
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+49% Synergy $0.25
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+48% Synergy $3.67
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+48% Synergy $0.34
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+48% Synergy $0.22
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+47% Synergy $5.82
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+47% Synergy $12.68
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+47% Synergy $0.34
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+46% Synergy $0.76
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+46% Synergy $0.35
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+46% Synergy $2.03
Topplegeist Topplegeist
+46% Synergy $0.22
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+46% Synergy $0.37
Timin, Youthful Geist Timin, Youthful Geist
+45% Synergy $0.39
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+44% Synergy $8.35

Instants

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

Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+50% Synergy $0.59
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+49% Synergy $2.04
Diviner's Portent Diviner's Portent
+49% Synergy $1.00
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+49% Synergy $0.31
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+49% Synergy $0.30
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+48% Synergy $1.90
Even the Score Even the Score
+48% Synergy $0.50
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+47% Synergy $0.32
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+47% Synergy $3.23
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+47% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+46% Synergy $1.94
Pongify Pongify
+42% Synergy $1.97
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+42% Synergy $0.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+34% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.33

Sorceries

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

Braingeyser Braingeyser
+50% Synergy
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+50% Synergy $10.21
Ingenious Mastery Ingenious Mastery
+50% Synergy $0.25
Stealth Mission Stealth Mission
+50% Synergy $0.16
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+49% Synergy $0.77
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+49% Synergy $2.22
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+49% Synergy $0.28
Silver Scrutiny Silver Scrutiny
+49% Synergy $0.32
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+48% Synergy $2.18
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+48% Synergy $0.29
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+48% Synergy $0.20
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+47% Synergy $1.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+47% Synergy $0.38
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+46% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+46% Synergy $2.48
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+46% Synergy $0.35
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+45% Synergy $1.04

Utility Artifacts

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

Arena of the Ancients Arena of the Ancients
+50% Synergy $63.95
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+50% Synergy $0.23
False Floor False Floor
+50% Synergy $0.22
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+50% Synergy $0.13
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+50% Synergy $2.91
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+50% Synergy $37.68
Collector's Cage Collector's Cage
+50% Synergy $1.05
Meekstone Meekstone
+49% Synergy $12.36
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+49% Synergy $1.49
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+48% Synergy $0.35
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+48% Synergy $15.36
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+48% Synergy $4.92
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+46% Synergy $6.19
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+45% Synergy $2.59
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+44% Synergy $5.28
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+43% Synergy $1.53

Enchantments

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

Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+95% Synergy $0.29
Cessation Cessation
+50% Synergy $0.15
Crackdown Crackdown
+50% Synergy $9.31
Dream Tides Dream Tides
+50% Synergy $0.46
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+50% Synergy $0.39
Myth Realized Myth Realized
+50% Synergy $0.30
Oath of Lieges Oath of Lieges
+50% Synergy $4.16
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+50% Synergy $0.98
Awakened Awareness Awakened Awareness
+50% Synergy $0.15
Deification Deification
+49% Synergy $0.38
Kismet Kismet
+49% Synergy $11.37
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+49% Synergy $0.26
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+49% Synergy $3.31
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+49% Synergy $0.39
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+48% Synergy $1.37
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+48% Synergy $0.30
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+48% Synergy $9.51
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+48% Synergy $1.05
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+47% Synergy $0.62
Time of Ice Time of Ice
+47% Synergy $0.16
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+47% Synergy $1.68
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+46% Synergy $0.30
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+46% Synergy $2.99
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+45% Synergy $8.37
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+44% Synergy $4.22
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $4.78
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+40% Synergy $6.11
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+39% Synergy $0.47
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $2.41

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+50% Synergy $1.19
Gideon of the Trials Gideon of the Trials
+50% Synergy $1.64
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
+50% Synergy $1.75
Gideon, Champion of Justice Gideon, Champion of Justice
+50% Synergy $0.35
Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+50% Synergy $0.95
Gideon, the Oathsworn Gideon, the Oathsworn
+50% Synergy $0.81
Gideon Jura Gideon Jura
+49% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+50% Synergy $0.34
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+50% Synergy $0.44
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+49% Synergy $0.56
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+49% Synergy $0.41
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+49% Synergy $1.68
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+49% Synergy $0.30
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+49% Synergy $2.90
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+47% Synergy $0.23
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+45% Synergy $10.25
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+44% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+44% Synergy $12.13
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+42% Synergy $0.76
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+39% Synergy $8.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+39% Synergy $5.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $29.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+47% Synergy $0.27
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+47% Synergy $3.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-35% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+76% Synergy $6.14
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+62% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+50% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+48% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.31
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+41% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+40% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+30% Synergy $4.54
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.41
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.74
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+10% Synergy $0.17
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $19.85
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $7.70
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-17% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cloakwood Hermit Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker