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Romana II
Price tag $0.12

Legendary CreatureScientist

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4214 Current Rank
#4471 Last Month

Doctor Commanders

Romana II can be the companion for any of these 13 Doctors.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Romana II's abilities and overall game plan.

Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+75% Synergy $0.29
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+71% Synergy $12.57
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+67% Synergy $0.66
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+62% Synergy $7.55
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+62% Synergy $0.47
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+56% Synergy $1.92
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+52% Synergy $0.17
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+49% Synergy $0.23
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+49% Synergy $6.03
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+48% Synergy $9.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Romana II decks.

White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+47% Synergy $0.87
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+46% Synergy $0.30
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+46% Synergy $5.19
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+45% Synergy $2.17
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+39% Synergy $3.12
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+39% Synergy $17.96
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+39% Synergy $30.84
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+17% Synergy $0.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-26% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $34.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Romana II's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+42% Synergy $0.32
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+37% Synergy $0.32
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+37% Synergy $0.34
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+36% Synergy $0.62
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+36% Synergy $12.89
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+36% Synergy $17.24
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+36% Synergy $10.77
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+34% Synergy $1.45
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+33% Synergy $12.08
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+31% Synergy $0.20
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+28% Synergy $8.40
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+28% Synergy $5.86
Harvestrite Host Harvestrite Host
+28% Synergy $0.09
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+27% Synergy $1.42
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+27% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+26% Synergy $0.57
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+26% Synergy $0.21
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+25% Synergy $2.87
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
+25% Synergy $0.20
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+25% Synergy $0.57
Doomed Artisan Doomed Artisan
+25% Synergy $0.22
Beacon Hawk Beacon Hawk
+25% Synergy $0.16
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+25% Synergy $0.23
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+25% Synergy $0.46
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+24% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+23% Synergy $21.15
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+23% Synergy $1.00
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+23% Synergy $3.54
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+23% Synergy $0.30
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.93
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+21% Synergy $7.19
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.23
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+20% Synergy $0.29
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+20% Synergy $0.43
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+18% Synergy $1.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.25
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $3.06
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+14% Synergy $9.18
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $16.56
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+11% Synergy $0.37
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+11% Synergy $0.49
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+10% Synergy $3.08
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+10% Synergy $1.37
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+10% Synergy $4.59
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $1.84
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.86
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+8% Synergy $0.20
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-23% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Romana II safe.

Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+37% Synergy $0.17
Roar of the Kha Roar of the Kha
+25% Synergy $0.21
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+25% Synergy $0.19
Act of Heroism Act of Heroism
+25% Synergy $0.08
Djeru's Resolve Djeru's Resolve
+25% Synergy $0.06
To Arms! To Arms!
+24% Synergy $0.19
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+23% Synergy $0.16
Get Lost Get Lost
+18% Synergy $4.90
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy $4.94
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+13% Synergy $0.38
Make Your Move Make Your Move
+13% Synergy $0.04
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+12% Synergy $0.15
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+12% Synergy $0.04
Charge Across the Araba Charge Across the Araba
+12% Synergy $0.25
Plow Through Reito Plow Through Reito
+12% Synergy $0.10
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+12% Synergy $0.08
Angelic Favor Angelic Favor
+12% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Purge Radiant Purge
+12% Synergy $0.21
Abolish Abolish
+11% Synergy $0.55
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+11% Synergy $0.20
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+11% Synergy $0.37
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+11% Synergy $0.51
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+10% Synergy $0.05
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+10% Synergy $0.48
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+9% Synergy $0.42
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.61
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+9% Synergy $1.44
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.51
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+6% Synergy $4.77
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $17.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-43% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Romana II's game plan and control the board.

Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+25% Synergy $0.24
Reduce to Memory Reduce to Memory
+25% Synergy $0.05
Empyrial Storm Empyrial Storm
+24% Synergy $0.26
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+24% Synergy $0.12
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+19% Synergy $5.77
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $2.42
Repair and Recharge Repair and Recharge
+12% Synergy $0.08
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+12% Synergy $0.33
Wake the Reflections Wake the Reflections
+12% Synergy $0.16
Divine Gambit Divine Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.03
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+12% Synergy $0.10
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+12% Synergy $0.22
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+12% Synergy $0.07
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+12% Synergy $0.13
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+11% Synergy $0.11
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.16
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $1.74
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.77
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.21
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $1.34
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.03
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-2% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+33% Synergy $1.61
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+25% Synergy $9.55
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+25% Synergy $1.57
Citizen's Crowbar Citizen's Crowbar
+25% Synergy $0.11
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+24% Synergy $4.10
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+24% Synergy $0.63
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+24% Synergy $1.73
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $11.96
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+22% Synergy $4.40
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+16% Synergy $1.88
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+14% Synergy $0.61
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+14% Synergy $0.18
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+14% Synergy $1.76
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+12% Synergy $3.28
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.33
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+12% Synergy $0.09
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $1.54
Clown Car Clown Car
+12% Synergy $4.85
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+12% Synergy $0.34
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+12% Synergy $0.14
Echo Chamber Echo Chamber
+12% Synergy $0.42
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+12% Synergy $0.09
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+12% Synergy $23.55
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+12% Synergy $0.22
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+12% Synergy $2.68
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+12% Synergy $1.69
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+12% Synergy $6.05
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+12% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+12% Synergy $0.64
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+12% Synergy $0.30
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+12% Synergy $0.16
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+12% Synergy $3.58
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+12% Synergy $6.20
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+11% Synergy $2.41
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+11% Synergy $0.32
Godsend Godsend
+11% Synergy $3.47
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+10% Synergy $6.89
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+10% Synergy $0.18
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+10% Synergy $1.17
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+10% Synergy $3.67
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $4.64
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $4.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $18.49
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $3.48
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-32% Synergy $3.26

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Romana II's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+37% Synergy $0.20
Séance Séance
+37% Synergy $0.32
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+37% Synergy $5.09
First Response First Response
+25% Synergy $0.08
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+24% Synergy $0.80
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+23% Synergy $0.58
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.19
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+21% Synergy $0.26
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $4.01
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+18% Synergy $0.28
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+16% Synergy $0.47
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.20
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+12% Synergy $0.08
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+12% Synergy $0.12
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+12% Synergy $0.09
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+12% Synergy $0.15
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+12% Synergy $0.19
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+12% Synergy $0.12
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+12% Synergy $0.95
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+12% Synergy $0.11
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+12% Synergy $1.85
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+11% Synergy $2.83
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+11% Synergy $0.15
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+11% Synergy $0.08
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $4.71
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+10% Synergy $0.46
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+10% Synergy $2.59
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.49
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+9% Synergy $3.91
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+9% Synergy $0.44
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+8% Synergy $0.47
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $20.79
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+4% Synergy $3.36
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+4% Synergy $10.34
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+3% Synergy $1.60
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-1% Synergy $1.25
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $5.68
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-2% Synergy $1.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Romana II to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+24% Synergy $0.96
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+22% Synergy $6.96
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+12% Synergy $2.72
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+11% Synergy $1.31
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+11% Synergy $1.20
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+9% Synergy $3.33

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+25% Synergy $4.78
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $1.67
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $4.66
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+21% Synergy $7.45
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+12% Synergy $0.11
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+12% Synergy $11.83
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+12% Synergy $1.83
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+9% Synergy $1.04
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+9% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.88
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+7% Synergy $1.32
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.18
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $0.85
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $10.32
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.35
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.51
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.89
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $3.53
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $16.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+36% Synergy $3.14
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+28% Synergy $0.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+21% Synergy $1.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+19% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.52
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.18
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+11% Synergy $1.21
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+11% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.15
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $4.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Romana II decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $6.76
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.62
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $1.74
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.17
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Romana II.

Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Oketra the True Oketra the True
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second
Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Inspiring Leader Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Inspiring Leader
Soundwave, Sonic Spy Soundwave, Sonic Spy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier
Apothecary White Apothecary White
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord