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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.

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 $0.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+71% Synergy $9.98
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+67% Synergy $0.58
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+62% Synergy $5.70
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+62% Synergy $0.47
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+56% Synergy $1.16
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+52% Synergy $0.16
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+50% Synergy $0.18
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+49% Synergy $6.46
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+48% Synergy $10.68

Top Cards

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

White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+48% Synergy $1.29
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+46% Synergy $6.90
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+46% Synergy $0.33
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+45% Synergy $1.79
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+39% Synergy $2.70
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+39% Synergy $19.00
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+39% Synergy $31.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $0.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-26% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $36.64
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Angelic Aberration Angelic Aberration
+42% Synergy $0.27
Reveille Squad Reveille Squad
+37% Synergy $0.32
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+37% Synergy $0.23
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+36% Synergy $12.69
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+36% Synergy $0.57
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+36% Synergy $17.47
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+36% Synergy $9.73
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+34% Synergy $1.49
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+33% Synergy $8.62
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+31% Synergy $0.18
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+28% Synergy $8.95
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+28% Synergy $7.03
Harvestrite Host Harvestrite Host
+28% Synergy $0.07
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+27% Synergy $0.29
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+27% Synergy $1.49
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+26% Synergy $0.46
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+26% Synergy $0.26
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+25% Synergy $0.46
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+25% Synergy $2.55
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+25% Synergy $0.56
Doomed Artisan Doomed Artisan
+25% Synergy $0.18
Beacon Hawk Beacon Hawk
+25% Synergy $0.13
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+25% Synergy $0.33
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+25% Synergy $0.26
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
+25% Synergy $0.19
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+23% Synergy $1.13
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+23% Synergy $0.31
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+23% Synergy $22.54
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+23% Synergy $2.90
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.93
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+21% Synergy $6.86
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.20
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+20% Synergy $0.51
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+20% Synergy $0.16
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+18% Synergy $1.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.26
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $2.85
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+14% Synergy $10.33
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+12% Synergy $16.04
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.23
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+12% Synergy $0.19
Professor of Symbology Professor of Symbology
+12% Synergy $0.09
Adipose Offspring Adipose Offspring
+12% Synergy $0.12
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+10% Synergy $3.85
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+10% Synergy $0.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $1.64
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.66
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+8% Synergy $0.14
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-2% Synergy $2.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $4.13

Instants

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

Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+37% Synergy $0.09
Roar of the Kha Roar of the Kha
+25% Synergy $0.20
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+25% Synergy $0.19
Djeru's Resolve Djeru's Resolve
+25% Synergy $0.04
Act of Heroism Act of Heroism
+25% Synergy $0.09
To Arms! To Arms!
+24% Synergy $0.24
Rally of Wings Rally of Wings
+23% Synergy $0.16
Get Lost Get Lost
+18% Synergy $4.41
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+15% Synergy $6.87
Make Your Move Make Your Move
+13% Synergy $0.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.40
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+12% Synergy $0.09
Eyes in the Skies Eyes in the Skies
+12% Synergy $0.05
Charge Across the Araba Charge Across the Araba
+12% Synergy $0.27
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+12% Synergy $0.08
Angelic Favor Angelic Favor
+12% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Purge Radiant Purge
+12% Synergy $0.23
Plow Through Reito Plow Through Reito
+12% Synergy $0.11
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+11% Synergy $0.48
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+11% Synergy $0.32
Abolish Abolish
+11% Synergy $0.55
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+11% Synergy $0.20
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+10% Synergy $0.05
March of Otherworldly Light March of Otherworldly Light
+10% Synergy $0.45
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+9% Synergy $0.42
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.62
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+9% Synergy $1.54
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+7% Synergy $5.76
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.55
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-13% Synergy $17.98
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-43% Synergy $1.14

Sorceries

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

Reduce to Memory Reduce to Memory
+25% Synergy $0.14
Ajani's Influence Ajani's Influence
+25% Synergy $0.23
Empyrial Storm Empyrial Storm
+24% Synergy $0.33
Kayla's Command Kayla's Command
+24% Synergy $0.16
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+19% Synergy $6.27
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+12% Synergy $1.27
Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+12% Synergy $0.20
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+12% Synergy $0.25
Wake the Reflections Wake the Reflections
+12% Synergy $0.14
Divine Gambit Divine Gambit
+12% Synergy $0.03
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+12% Synergy $0.11
Repair and Recharge Repair and Recharge
+12% Synergy $0.08
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+12% Synergy $0.09
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+12% Synergy $0.12
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+11% Synergy $0.14
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.13
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $2.17
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.81
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.22
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $2.14
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.33
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 $1.00
Citizen's Crowbar Citizen's Crowbar
+25% Synergy $0.09
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+25% Synergy $9.23
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+25% Synergy $1.75
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+24% Synergy $4.18
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+24% Synergy $12.72
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+24% Synergy $2.62
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+24% Synergy $0.64
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+22% Synergy $2.92
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+17% Synergy $2.26
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+14% Synergy $1.55
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
+14% Synergy $0.52
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
+14% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.21
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+12% Synergy $0.22
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+12% Synergy $0.07
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+12% Synergy $0.23
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+12% Synergy $0.09
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+12% Synergy $6.91
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+12% Synergy $1.96
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+12% Synergy $1.72
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+12% Synergy $6.01
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+12% Synergy $3.49
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+12% Synergy $0.15
Echo Chamber Echo Chamber
+12% Synergy $0.45
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+12% Synergy $3.77
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+12% Synergy $0.22
Clown Car Clown Car
+12% Synergy $5.07
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+12% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Processor Phyrexian Processor
+12% Synergy $0.66
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+12% Synergy $0.34
Soul Foundry Soul Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.33
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $1.50
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+12% Synergy $22.84
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+11% Synergy $0.28
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+11% Synergy $2.45
Godsend Godsend
+11% Synergy $3.09
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+10% Synergy $1.35
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+10% Synergy $0.19
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+10% Synergy $3.93
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+10% Synergy $6.89
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $6.50
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $3.92
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $18.76
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $3.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-24% Synergy $1.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-32% Synergy $3.45

Enchantments

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

The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+37% Synergy $0.19
Séance Séance
+37% Synergy $0.27
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+37% Synergy $4.89
First Response First Response
+25% Synergy $0.09
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+24% Synergy $0.64
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+23% Synergy $0.69
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.16
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+21% Synergy $0.26
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $3.48
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+18% Synergy $0.27
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+16% Synergy $0.42
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.18
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+12% Synergy $0.10
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+12% Synergy $0.12
Sparring Regimen Sparring Regimen
+12% Synergy $0.08
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+12% Synergy $0.30
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+12% Synergy $0.10
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+12% Synergy $0.15
Spirit Cairn Spirit Cairn
+12% Synergy $0.12
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+12% Synergy $1.96
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+12% Synergy $0.18
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+12% Synergy $0.11
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+11% Synergy $0.09
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+11% Synergy $3.14
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+11% Synergy $0.09
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $6.12
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+10% Synergy $0.50
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+10% Synergy $2.19
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+9% Synergy $0.36
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+9% Synergy $3.90
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+9% Synergy $0.36
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+8% Synergy $0.41
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $22.02
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $2.03
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+4% Synergy $2.97
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+4% Synergy $9.32
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-1% Synergy $2.23
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $6.55
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $1.60

Planeswalkers

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

Gideon, Martial Paragon Gideon, Martial Paragon
+24% Synergy $0.83
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+22% Synergy $7.04
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+12% Synergy $3.45
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+11% Synergy $1.14
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+11% Synergy $1.15
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+9% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

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

Fountainport Fountainport
+25% Synergy $3.33
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $1.89
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $4.06
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+21% Synergy $7.61
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+12% Synergy $17.89
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+12% Synergy $0.18
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+12% Synergy $1.93
Mobilized District Mobilized District
+12% Synergy $0.13
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+9% Synergy $1.04
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+9% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.63
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+7% Synergy $1.86
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+5% Synergy $0.79
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $11.40
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+1% Synergy $0.72
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $3.03
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $3.80
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-13% Synergy $16.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+36% Synergy $3.69
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+30% Synergy $0.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+22% Synergy $2.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+20% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.49
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+12% Synergy $0.16
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+11% Synergy $2.01
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+11% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.04
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $3.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.46
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+12% Synergy $7.10
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.55
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+6% Synergy $2.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $4.13
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.05

Similar Commanders

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

Snow Villiers Snow Villiers
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Phabine, Boss's Confidant Phabine, Boss's Confidant
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Jazal Goldmane Jazal Goldmane
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
Elder Arthur Maxson Elder Arthur Maxson
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds Ghired, Mirror of the Wilds
Soundwave, Sonic Spy Soundwave, Sonic Spy
Krark, the Thumbless Prava of the Steel Legion Krark, the Thumbless // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tana, the Bloodsower Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tana, the Bloodsower