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Romana II
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Scientist

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Artifacts 50% Tokens 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Doctor Commanders

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

The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
The Twelfth Doctor The Twelfth Doctor
The Fourth Doctor The Fourth Doctor
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
The Fugitive Doctor The Fugitive Doctor
The Fifteenth Doctor The Fifteenth Doctor
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
The First Doctor The First Doctor
The Fourteenth Doctor The Fourteenth Doctor
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor

High Synergy Cards

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

Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+82% Synergy $8.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+78% Synergy $0.57
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+71% Synergy $0.28
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+71% Synergy $0.50
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+63% Synergy $7.75
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+56% Synergy $1.10
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+56% Synergy $0.16
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+56% Synergy $5.16
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+53% Synergy $0.24
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+52% Synergy $3.08

Top Cards

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+47% Synergy $0.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+34% Synergy $3.64
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+27% Synergy $0.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.08

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $30.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+42% Synergy $0.29
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+42% Synergy $17.66
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+41% Synergy $9.07
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+41% Synergy $9.12
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+40% Synergy $1.81
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+39% Synergy $1.86
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+34% Synergy $7.27
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+32% Synergy $29.97
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+32% Synergy $19.91
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+31% Synergy $0.41
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+31% Synergy $0.50
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+31% Synergy $0.13
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+28% Synergy $0.23
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+28% Synergy $0.32
Harvestrite Host Harvestrite Host
+28% Synergy $0.08
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+27% Synergy $1.75
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+27% Synergy $0.33
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+27% Synergy $14.02
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+27% Synergy $0.59
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+26% Synergy $0.23
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+25% Synergy $3.08
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+25% Synergy $0.14
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+24% Synergy $11.00
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+24% Synergy $0.22
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+20% Synergy $8.72
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+19% Synergy $1.26
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+18% Synergy $9.73
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+16% Synergy $16.67
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+15% Synergy $1.89
Adipose Offspring Adipose Offspring
+14% Synergy $0.12
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+14% Synergy $0.10
Soul of Eternity Soul of Eternity
+14% Synergy $0.21
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+14% Synergy $1.15
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+14% Synergy $0.33
Doomed Artisan Doomed Artisan
+14% Synergy $0.19
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+14% Synergy $1.07
Devout Witness Devout Witness
+14% Synergy $0.22
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+13% Synergy $0.46
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+13% Synergy $9.36
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+13% Synergy $0.33
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+13% Synergy $0.10
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.49
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+12% Synergy $0.08
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+12% Synergy $6.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+11% Synergy $0.22
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $4.97
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+8% Synergy $2.15
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+8% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.20
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.08

Instants

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

Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+42% Synergy $0.10
Get Lost Get Lost
+22% Synergy $3.79
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+19% Synergy $7.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.29
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+14% Synergy $0.05
Roar of the Kha Roar of the Kha
+14% Synergy $0.19
Djeru's Resolve Djeru's Resolve
+14% Synergy $0.03
Plow Through Reito Plow Through Reito
+14% Synergy $0.24
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+14% Synergy $0.07
Act of Heroism Act of Heroism
+14% Synergy $0.07
Angelic Favor Angelic Favor
+14% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Purge Radiant Purge
+14% Synergy $0.21
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+14% Synergy $0.24
Charge Across the Araba Charge Across the Araba
+14% Synergy $0.23
To Arms! To Arms!
+14% Synergy $0.16
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+13% Synergy $0.32
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+13% Synergy $0.19
Abolish Abolish
+13% Synergy $0.49
Make Your Move Make Your Move
+13% Synergy $0.03
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+13% Synergy $0.15
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+12% Synergy $0.05
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+12% Synergy $0.48
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+12% Synergy $0.11
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+12% Synergy $0.56
Oblation Oblation
+11% Synergy $0.60
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+11% Synergy $2.87
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+9% Synergy $6.18
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+9% Synergy $1.01
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-11% Synergy $14.98
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-39% Synergy $1.71

Sorceries

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

Reduce to Memory Reduce to Memory
+28% Synergy $0.07
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+23% Synergy $6.02
Divine Gambit Divine Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.04
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+14% Synergy $0.28
Empyrial Storm Empyrial Storm
+14% Synergy $0.41
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+14% Synergy $0.21
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+14% Synergy $0.13
Repair and Recharge Repair and Recharge
+14% Synergy $0.08
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+14% Synergy $0.15
Wake the Reflections Wake the Reflections
+14% Synergy $0.17
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+14% Synergy $0.20
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+14% Synergy $0.12
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+13% Synergy $0.14
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+13% Synergy $0.12
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $0.75
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+8% Synergy $2.14
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+7% Synergy $0.90
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.78
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.34
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $3.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+38% Synergy $9.19
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+38% Synergy $1.00
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+28% Synergy $9.64
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+28% Synergy $1.77
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+28% Synergy $3.73
Citizen's Crowbar Citizen's Crowbar
+28% Synergy $0.07
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+28% Synergy $0.60
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+27% Synergy $13.83
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+27% Synergy $4.22
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+26% Synergy $2.73
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+21% Synergy $2.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.19
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+14% Synergy $0.22
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.40
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+14% Synergy $0.31
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+14% Synergy $0.14
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+14% Synergy $0.16
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+14% Synergy $0.11
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+14% Synergy $1.47
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+14% Synergy $0.63
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+14% Synergy $0.35
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+14% Synergy $1.62
Echo Chamber Echo Chamber
+14% Synergy $0.46
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+14% Synergy $3.81
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+14% Synergy $0.56
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+14% Synergy $17.83
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+14% Synergy $2.45
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+14% Synergy $7.10
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+14% Synergy $3.17
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+14% Synergy $0.07
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+14% Synergy $0.19
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+14% Synergy $2.55
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+14% Synergy $0.19
Clown Car Clown Car
+14% Synergy $5.34
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+13% Synergy $0.46
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+13% Synergy $1.96
Godsend Godsend
+13% Synergy $3.11
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+13% Synergy $7.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $3.21
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+12% Synergy $6.13
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $7.12
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.21
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+12% Synergy $2.17
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+12% Synergy $1.98
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $20.04
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
0% Synergy $3.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-30% Synergy $3.72

Enchantments

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

Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+42% Synergy $4.37
Séance Séance
+28% Synergy $0.27
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+28% Synergy $0.19
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+25% Synergy $0.21
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+16% Synergy $0.29
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+14% Synergy $0.10
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+14% Synergy $0.10
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+14% Synergy $2.66
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+14% Synergy $0.10
First Response First Response
+14% Synergy $0.08
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.18
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+14% Synergy $0.60
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+13% Synergy $1.38
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+13% Synergy $2.49
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+12% Synergy $2.11
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+12% Synergy $0.06
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.23
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+11% Synergy $3.95
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+11% Synergy $0.35
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.18
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+10% Synergy $0.45
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+10% Synergy $0.44
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+8% Synergy $0.24
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $2.21
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+6% Synergy $10.31
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $7.91
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+1% Synergy $5.92
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $1.63
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.98
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-1% Synergy $4.01
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $20.01

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+14% Synergy $0.75
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+14% Synergy $3.25
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+13% Synergy $1.14
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+12% Synergy $7.38

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+27% Synergy $2.77
Fountainport Fountainport
+25% Synergy $4.08
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+24% Synergy $7.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $3.59
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+14% Synergy $0.19
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+14% Synergy $21.22
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+14% Synergy $1.99
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+14% Synergy $0.13
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+11% Synergy $2.05
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+11% Synergy $0.15
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $0.18
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+9% Synergy $7.70
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+8% Synergy $1.21
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+7% Synergy $10.35
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $0.87
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.92
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+6% Synergy $0.20
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $34.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.67
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-10% Synergy $18.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+42% Synergy $3.14
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+37% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+28% Synergy $0.18
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+25% Synergy $2.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+23% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.35
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+13% Synergy $0.17
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+13% Synergy $2.39
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+13% Synergy $0.45
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $1.21
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+11% Synergy $3.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+14% Synergy $7.05
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+11% Synergy $0.43
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+8% Synergy $2.14
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+5% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.88
Plains Plains
-7% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
Peri Brown Peri Brown
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut Graaz, Unstoppable Juggernaut
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Armix, Filigree Thrasher Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Eleventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eleventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Seventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Halana, Kessig Ranger Akiri, Line-Slinger // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Akiri, Line-Slinger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sengir, the Dark Baron Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tormod, the Desecrator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Akiri, Line-Slinger Vial Smasher the Fierce Akiri, Line-Slinger // Vial Smasher the Fierce
G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Tetzin, Gnome Champion Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness