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The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Price tag $0.53

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Pilot

The Third Doctor Graham O'Brien
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Food 13%

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 Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien's abilities and overall game plan.

Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+99% Synergy $23.23
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+99% Synergy $0.55
The Goose Mother The Goose Mother
+98% Synergy $0.39
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+98% Synergy $0.31
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+97% Synergy $0.77
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+96% Synergy $6.82
Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+80% Synergy $0.20
The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
+80% Synergy $0.32
The Foretold Soldier The Foretold Soldier
+80% Synergy $0.31
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+100% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien decks.

Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+79% Synergy $0.42
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+79% Synergy $5.10
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+64% Synergy $3.81
Cultivate Cultivate
+32% Synergy $0.53

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+57% Synergy $14.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+37% Synergy $71.97
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+22% Synergy $57.17
Food Chain Food Chain
+19% Synergy $43.26
Natural Order Natural Order
+19% Synergy $36.28
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $101.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $40.07
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $27.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Provisions Merchant Provisions Merchant
+60% Synergy $0.30
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+59% Synergy $0.26
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+57% Synergy $1.88
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+56% Synergy $33.25
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+56% Synergy $9.17
Honored Dreyleader Honored Dreyleader
+50% Synergy $0.23
Eager Trufflesnout Eager Trufflesnout
+50% Synergy $0.20
Curious Pair Curious Pair
+40% Synergy $0.20
Sarulf's Packmate Sarulf's Packmate
+40% Synergy $0.18
Marang River Prowler Marang River Prowler
+40% Synergy $0.12
Osgood, Operation Double Osgood, Operation Double
+40% Synergy $0.31
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+40% Synergy $0.30
Alaundo the Seer Alaundo the Seer
+40% Synergy $0.14
Eternal Scourge Eternal Scourge
+40% Synergy $2.10
Wildwood Mentor Wildwood Mentor
+40% Synergy $0.39
Sisterhood of Karn Sisterhood of Karn
+40% Synergy $0.30
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+40% Synergy $0.54
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+39% Synergy $0.60
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+39% Synergy $1.27
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+39% Synergy $6.29
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+39% Synergy $0.52
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+38% Synergy $0.37
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+33% Synergy $0.27
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+31% Synergy $9.70
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.33
Splashy Spellcaster Splashy Spellcaster
+20% Synergy $0.12
Wicked Wolf Wicked Wolf
+20% Synergy $0.34
Misthollow Griffin Misthollow Griffin
+20% Synergy $2.89
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+20% Synergy $1.13
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+20% Synergy $0.41
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+20% Synergy $0.33
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+19% Synergy $0.50
Green Slime Green Slime
+19% Synergy $1.64
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+19% Synergy $2.54
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor
+19% Synergy $0.43
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+19% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+18% Synergy $0.92
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+16% Synergy $1.27
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $33.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien safe.

Swan Song Swan Song
+41% Synergy $8.35
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+40% Synergy $0.24
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+40% Synergy $0.29
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+39% Synergy $0.43
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+39% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+38% Synergy $2.59
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+37% Synergy $1.53
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+24% Synergy $56.34
Insatiable Appetite Insatiable Appetite
+20% Synergy $0.20
Defy Gravity Defy Gravity
+20% Synergy $0.23
Mammoth Growth Mammoth Growth
+20% Synergy $0.16
Turn into a Pumpkin Turn into a Pumpkin
+20% Synergy $0.07
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+20% Synergy $0.17
Turn the Earth Turn the Earth
+20% Synergy $0.26
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+20% Synergy $0.19
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+20% Synergy $0.19
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+19% Synergy $0.93
Think Twice Think Twice
+19% Synergy $0.44
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+19% Synergy $0.35
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+19% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $2.24
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+18% Synergy $5.27
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+16% Synergy $0.40
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+15% Synergy $0.30
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+15% Synergy $9.00
Voidslime Voidslime
+15% Synergy $0.65
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+15% Synergy $0.24
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $1.16
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.35
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.12
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $15.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien's game plan and control the board.

Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+59% Synergy $0.28
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+59% Synergy $0.87
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+59% Synergy $0.23
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+39% Synergy $0.50
Farseek Farseek
+37% Synergy $1.22
Ravenform Ravenform
+35% Synergy $0.29
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+30% Synergy $0.71
Wolf's Quarry Wolf's Quarry
+20% Synergy $0.22
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+20% Synergy $0.16
Struggle for Skemfar Struggle for Skemfar
+20% Synergy $0.10
Chatter of the Squirrel Chatter of the Squirrel
+20% Synergy $0.30
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+20% Synergy $0.34
Mass Diminish Mass Diminish
+20% Synergy $1.68
Winterthorn Blessing Winterthorn Blessing
+20% Synergy $0.18
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+20% Synergy $0.20
Increasing Savagery Increasing Savagery
+20% Synergy $0.39
Spider Food Spider Food
+19% Synergy $0.24
Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+19% Synergy $0.26
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+19% Synergy $0.18
Venture Forth Venture Forth
+19% Synergy $0.37
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+19% Synergy $4.12
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+19% Synergy $0.38
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+19% Synergy $0.25
Into the North Into the North
+19% Synergy $1.75
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+19% Synergy $3.43
Many Partings Many Partings
+19% Synergy $0.40
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+18% Synergy $0.41
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+18% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+17% Synergy $4.81
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+17% Synergy $0.75
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+17% Synergy $6.89
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+17% Synergy $12.73
Neoform Neoform
+16% Synergy $0.86
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+15% Synergy $0.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+14% Synergy $37.87
Fabricate Fabricate
+13% Synergy $9.49
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.86
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.41
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+59% Synergy $3.54
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+57% Synergy $0.58
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+57% Synergy $0.41
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+50% Synergy $1.93
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+20% Synergy $0.44
TARDIS TARDIS
+20% Synergy $0.26
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+20% Synergy $2.74
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+19% Synergy $17.09
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $4.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $3.70
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $1.23
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $7.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $3.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fae Offering Fae Offering
+59% Synergy $0.24
Killer Service Killer Service
+59% Synergy $0.39
Sugar Coat Sugar Coat
+50% Synergy $0.14
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+49% Synergy $0.32
City of Death City of Death
+39% Synergy $0.88
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+37% Synergy $13.87
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+34% Synergy $36.06
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+20% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Vitality Leyline of Vitality
+20% Synergy $3.55
Leyline of Lifeforce Leyline of Lifeforce
+20% Synergy $5.87
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+19% Synergy $0.37
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+19% Synergy $6.30
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+19% Synergy $0.25
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+17% Synergy $26.36
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+16% Synergy $0.23
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+15% Synergy $1.05
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+10% Synergy $32.02
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+100% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+52% Synergy $5.40
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+16% Synergy $3.68

Utility Lands

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

Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+79% Synergy $0.35
The Shire The Shire
+78% Synergy $3.95
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+20% Synergy $18.35
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+20% Synergy $0.80
Maze's End Maze's End
+18% Synergy $0.42
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+18% Synergy $3.56
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+17% Synergy $10.74
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+17% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+16% Synergy $2.29
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+16% Synergy $2.30
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+16% Synergy $0.67
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy $40.23
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+14% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+39% Synergy $1.50
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+38% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $2.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.78

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+45% Synergy $0.81
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+43% Synergy $0.19
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+42% Synergy $36.50
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+31% Synergy $0.27
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+19% Synergy $0.21
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+19% Synergy $0.43
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+19% Synergy $1.55
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+18% Synergy $1.54
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+18% Synergy $0.80
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.25
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+14% Synergy $11.59
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $53.52
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
+13% Synergy $0.18
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+12% Synergy $36.91
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.10
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+10% Synergy $0.52
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.31
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+6% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.68
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+2% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+1% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.42
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $35.54
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.23
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-20% Synergy $0.66
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-23% Synergy $9.64
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-28% Synergy $0.68
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-38% Synergy $0.61
Command Tower Command Tower
-66% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Third Doctor // Graham O'Brien.

The Fifteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fifteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Third Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Third Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Third Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Third Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Third Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Third Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Third Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor Bill Potts The Third Doctor // Bill Potts
The Third Doctor Dan Lewis The Third Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Third Doctor Donna Noble The Third Doctor // Donna Noble
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Fifteenth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fifteenth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Ninth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Ninth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor
The Third Doctor Romana II The Third Doctor // Romana II
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Third Doctor Clara Oswald The Third Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fifteenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fifteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Fugitive Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fugitive Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Third Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Third Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Dungeon Delver Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Dungeon Delver
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Dargo, the Shipwrecker Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
The Ninth Doctor Amy Pond The Ninth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Third Doctor Martha Jones The Third Doctor // Martha Jones
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Fugitive Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fugitive Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fugitive Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fugitive Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Street Urchin Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Street Urchin
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel