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The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Scientist

The Sixth Doctor Nyssa of Traken
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 67% Sacrifice 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+75% Synergy $0.52
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+73% Synergy $0.44
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+71% Synergy $4.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+69% Synergy $0.22
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+64% Synergy $0.18
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+59% Synergy $2.45
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+50% Synergy $0.19
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+50% Synergy $0.26
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+49% Synergy $0.10
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+48% Synergy $0.20
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+48% Synergy $0.13
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+46% Synergy $0.45
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+43% Synergy $0.15
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+33% Synergy $4.73
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+33% Synergy $0.14
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+33% Synergy $0.09
Tomb Trawler Tomb Trawler
+33% Synergy $0.10
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+32% Synergy $0.19
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+31% Synergy $0.42
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $2.07
Vedalken Archmage Vedalken Archmage
+25% Synergy $10.27
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+25% Synergy $1.98
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+25% Synergy $0.67
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+25% Synergy $0.26
Research Thief Research Thief
+25% Synergy $2.27
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+25% Synergy $1.26
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+25% Synergy $0.11
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+25% Synergy $11.94
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+24% Synergy $0.51
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+24% Synergy $0.60
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+24% Synergy $0.16
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+24% Synergy $3.36
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+23% Synergy $3.11
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+23% Synergy $0.35
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+23% Synergy $0.49
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+23% Synergy $0.11
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+23% Synergy $12.91
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+23% Synergy $1.04
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.19
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+22% Synergy $0.35
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+21% Synergy $4.49
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+21% Synergy $5.06
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+21% Synergy $3.59
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+19% Synergy $2.22
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+18% Synergy $0.68
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+18% Synergy $0.87
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+16% Synergy $5.72
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+15% Synergy $4.21
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+9% Synergy $5.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken safe.

Access Denied Access Denied
+49% Synergy $2.62
Negate Negate
+48% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+35% Synergy $0.28
Eliminate the Impossible Eliminate the Impossible
+33% Synergy $0.04
Stern Lesson Stern Lesson
+25% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+25% Synergy $0.19
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+25% Synergy $0.08
Assert Authority Assert Authority
+25% Synergy $0.25
Defabricate Defabricate
+25% Synergy $0.12
Override Override
+25% Synergy $0.14
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+25% Synergy $0.16
Reality Heist Reality Heist
+25% Synergy $0.12
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+24% Synergy $5.83
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+23% Synergy $0.18
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+16% Synergy $0.88
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.71
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-19% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-26% Synergy $1.86
Beast Within Beast Within
-27% Synergy $0.49

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken's game plan and control the board.

Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+33% Synergy $0.10
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+27% Synergy $0.41
Gone Missing Gone Missing
+25% Synergy $0.13
Splitting the Powerstone Splitting the Powerstone
+25% Synergy $0.06
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+25% Synergy $0.26
Many Partings Many Partings
+24% Synergy $0.10
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+24% Synergy $0.57
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+24% Synergy $0.06
Root Out Root Out
+24% Synergy $0.07
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+24% Synergy $4.43
Reshape Reshape
+23% Synergy $3.77
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+21% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+14% Synergy $0.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.36
Cultivate Cultivate
-23% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+75% Synergy $1.42
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+66% Synergy $0.16
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+50% Synergy $0.09
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+50% Synergy $0.23
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+50% Synergy $0.19
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+50% Synergy $0.35
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+50% Synergy $0.46
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+33% Synergy $19.98
Gold Pan Gold Pan
+33% Synergy $0.06
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+33% Synergy $2.41
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+33% Synergy $0.91
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+33% Synergy $28.32
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+33% Synergy $1.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $3.68
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+25% Synergy $0.20
Ugin's Nexus Ugin's Nexus
+25% Synergy $2.78
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+25% Synergy $1.42
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+25% Synergy $0.06
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy $0.10
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+25% Synergy $0.31
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+25% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Pinions Gilded Pinions
+25% Synergy $0.07
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+25% Synergy $0.39
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+25% Synergy $3.28
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+25% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+24% Synergy $1.46
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+24% Synergy $1.22
Agent's Toolkit Agent's Toolkit
+24% Synergy $8.08
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+24% Synergy $0.43
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+24% Synergy $23.16
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+23% Synergy $0.71
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+23% Synergy $0.25
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+20% Synergy $8.98
Combine Chrysalis Combine Chrysalis
+20% Synergy $0.16

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+50% Synergy $1.50
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+50% Synergy $0.29
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+33% Synergy $0.16
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+33% Synergy $0.04
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+31% Synergy $3.37
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+25% Synergy $3.64
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+25% Synergy $0.62
Fugitive of the Judoon Fugitive of the Judoon
+25% Synergy $0.09
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+25% Synergy $0.17
Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+24% Synergy $0.38
City of Death City of Death
+24% Synergy $0.79
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+24% Synergy $0.07
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $3.90
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+23% Synergy $0.28
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+22% Synergy $10.59
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+21% Synergy $0.17
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+20% Synergy $10.27
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+20% Synergy $1.04
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+16% Synergy $0.31
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+16% Synergy $0.45
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+15% Synergy $21.65
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $9.03

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+25% Synergy $1.04
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+25% Synergy $3.72
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
+24% Synergy $0.66
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+20% Synergy $6.30

Utility Lands

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

Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+73% Synergy $0.60
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+73% Synergy $0.56
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+48% Synergy $1.99
Fountainport Fountainport
+32% Synergy $3.43
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.24
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $10.54
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $9.72
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+24% Synergy $0.27
The Shire The Shire
+23% Synergy $2.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.43
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+21% Synergy $1.40
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+21% Synergy $4.18
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+19% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.14
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+49% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+48% Synergy $0.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+45% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.40
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+33% Synergy $2.37
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+33% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.27
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+25% Synergy $0.20
Terrarion Terrarion
+25% Synergy $0.12
Wizard's Rockets Wizard's Rockets
+25% Synergy $0.10
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+25% Synergy $4.65
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+25% Synergy $12.58
Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+24% Synergy $0.10
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+24% Synergy $34.88
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+24% Synergy $0.22
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+24% Synergy $4.79
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+24% Synergy $0.25
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.09
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.18
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $0.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-9% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+96% Synergy $0.18
Power Depot Power Depot
+50% Synergy $0.39
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+48% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+36% Synergy $0.20
Public Thoroughfare Public Thoroughfare
+33% Synergy $0.09
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+33% Synergy $0.24
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+30% Synergy $0.24
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+24% Synergy $0.49
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+22% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+17% Synergy $0.30
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+12% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+11% Synergy $0.12
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+10% Synergy $0.61
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+5% Synergy $1.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.13
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.25
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-20% Synergy $5.86

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Sixth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken.

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
The Eighth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cloakwood Hermit Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cloakwood Hermit
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Clan Crafter Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Street Urchin Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Street Urchin
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Jamie McCrimmon Jamie McCrimmon
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter