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Romana II
Price tag $0.15

Legendary Creature — Scientist

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 67% Artifacts 33%

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 Fifteenth Doctor The Fifteenth Doctor
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
The First Doctor The First Doctor
The Fourteenth Doctor The Fourteenth Doctor
The Fugitive Doctor The Fugitive Doctor
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
The Thirteenth Doctor The Thirteenth Doctor

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Romana II decks.

Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+97% Synergy $0.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+83% Synergy $0.30
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+71% Synergy $7.12
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+66% Synergy $0.51
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+63% Synergy $12.75
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+57% Synergy $0.63
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+56% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+21% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $34.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

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

Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+49% Synergy $0.70
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+48% Synergy $7.95
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+47% Synergy $0.82
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+46% Synergy $20.14
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+46% Synergy $1.22
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+45% Synergy $2.25
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+41% Synergy $9.47
Harvestrite Host Harvestrite Host
+40% Synergy $0.10
Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+39% Synergy $0.32
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+38% Synergy $34.85
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+38% Synergy $0.32
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+38% Synergy $1.43
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+36% Synergy $2.08
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+33% Synergy $0.35
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
+33% Synergy $0.26
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+33% Synergy $0.57
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+33% Synergy $0.24
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+33% Synergy $0.20
Doomed Artisan Doomed Artisan
+33% Synergy $0.17
Beacon Hawk Beacon Hawk
+33% Synergy $0.17
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+32% Synergy $12.40
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+32% Synergy $7.43
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+32% Synergy $4.08
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+32% Synergy $17.58
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+31% Synergy $17.86
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+31% Synergy $1.09
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+31% Synergy $0.31
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+30% Synergy $0.93
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+30% Synergy $7.74
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+28% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+28% Synergy $0.37
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+26% Synergy $1.09
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $3.07
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+23% Synergy $5.47
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+22% Synergy $8.49
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+22% Synergy $16.75
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+20% Synergy $0.27
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+20% Synergy $17.67
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+17% Synergy $0.23
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.80
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+16% Synergy $0.23
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+16% Synergy $0.32
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+15% Synergy $0.29
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+15% Synergy $0.33
Scouting Hawk Scouting Hawk
+15% Synergy $0.10
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+14% Synergy $0.15
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+14% Synergy $0.10
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+10% Synergy $0.24
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+6% Synergy $0.80

Instants

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

Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+46% Synergy $0.25
Act of Heroism Act of Heroism
+33% Synergy $0.04
To Arms! To Arms!
+33% Synergy $0.19
Roar of the Kha Roar of the Kha
+33% Synergy $0.20
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+33% Synergy $0.15
Djeru's Resolve Djeru's Resolve
+33% Synergy $0.05
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+33% Synergy $0.25
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+32% Synergy $0.21
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+24% Synergy $8.15
Make Your Move Make Your Move
+19% Synergy $0.09
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+18% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+16% Synergy $0.14
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+16% Synergy $0.03
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+15% Synergy $0.57
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+15% Synergy $0.21
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+14% Synergy $0.07
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+13% Synergy $1.72
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+13% Synergy $0.71
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+10% Synergy $5.26
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+10% Synergy $0.54
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.31
Get Lost Get Lost
+9% Synergy $4.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $16.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-27% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-52% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Empyrial Storm Empyrial Storm
+33% Synergy $0.32
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+33% Synergy $0.22
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+33% Synergy $0.16
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+18% Synergy $2.23
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+17% Synergy $0.11
Wake the Reflections Wake the Reflections
+16% Synergy $0.13
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+16% Synergy $0.25
Repair and Recharge Repair and Recharge
+16% Synergy $0.12
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+16% Synergy $0.08
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+16% Synergy $0.16
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+16% Synergy $0.43
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+10% Synergy $0.17
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+10% Synergy $5.68
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.30
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+9% Synergy $0.73
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+9% Synergy $0.19
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+60% Synergy $1.08
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+49% Synergy $5.78
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+46% Synergy $6.66
Citizen's Crowbar Citizen's Crowbar
+33% Synergy $0.15
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+32% Synergy $0.57
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+28% Synergy $0.63
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+27% Synergy $4.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.24
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+20% Synergy $0.45
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+20% Synergy $1.69
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+17% Synergy $8.89
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+17% Synergy $0.34
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+17% Synergy $0.10
Echo Chamber Echo Chamber
+17% Synergy $0.44
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+17% Synergy $25.91
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+17% Synergy $0.25
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+17% Synergy $1.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $5.02
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+16% Synergy $4.01
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+16% Synergy $0.19
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+16% Synergy $4.22
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+16% Synergy $1.25
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+16% Synergy $0.20
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+16% Synergy $1.34
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+16% Synergy $0.09
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+16% Synergy $3.67
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+16% Synergy $0.26
Clown Car Clown Car
+16% Synergy $5.03
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+15% Synergy $11.66
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+15% Synergy $1.04
Godsend Godsend
+15% Synergy $3.34
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+14% Synergy $4.36
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+14% Synergy $0.96
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+14% Synergy $7.39
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+14% Synergy $4.68
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $17.15
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $1.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-13% Synergy $3.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.30
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-39% Synergy $2.94

Enchantments

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

Séance Séance
+50% Synergy $0.31
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+49% Synergy $4.77
First Response First Response
+33% Synergy $0.06
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+33% Synergy $0.84
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+32% Synergy $0.17
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $0.72
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+30% Synergy $1.16
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+28% Synergy $2.81
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+27% Synergy $0.26
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+24% Synergy $0.49
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+19% Synergy $0.20
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+18% Synergy $3.94
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+17% Synergy $0.19
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+16% Synergy $0.58
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+16% Synergy $0.40
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+16% Synergy $0.08
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+16% Synergy $0.10
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+16% Synergy $0.15
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+16% Synergy $0.12
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+15% Synergy $0.10
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+15% Synergy $2.64
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+14% Synergy $2.12
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $4.49
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+12% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $2.36
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+8% Synergy $9.88
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+7% Synergy $1.53
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.40
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $4.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+33% Synergy $1.10
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+30% Synergy $6.89
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+16% Synergy $2.72
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+16% Synergy $1.41
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+15% Synergy $0.97
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+13% Synergy $4.07

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+37% Synergy $3.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $2.28
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+16% Synergy $10.78
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+16% Synergy $1.91
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+16% Synergy $0.11
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+16% Synergy $0.16
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+15% Synergy $2.02
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+13% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+13% Synergy $0.86
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.01
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $0.76
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+9% Synergy $9.47
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+6% Synergy $38.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $2.73
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $3.65
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-22% Synergy $15.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+32% Synergy $1.79
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+28% Synergy $0.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+28% Synergy $1.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+27% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+24% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.22
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+16% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.07
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+15% Synergy $1.36
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+15% Synergy $0.38
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+13% Synergy $3.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+17% Synergy $6.79
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy $0.70
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+7% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
-9% Synergy $0.05

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
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
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
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
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
Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva
Soundwave, Sonic Spy Soundwave, Sonic Spy
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
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
Shanna, Sisay's Legacy Shanna, Sisay's Legacy
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Emmara, Soul of the Accord Emmara, Soul of the Accord
Trostani Discordant Trostani Discordant
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier