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The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.24

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The Fifth Doctor Romana II

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Fifth Doctor // Romana II.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Creatures

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

Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+100% Synergy $0.14
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+99% Synergy $0.45
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+66% Synergy $31.87
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+66% Synergy $5.36
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+65% Synergy $0.22
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+63% Synergy $9.49
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+33% Synergy $2.18
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+33% Synergy $26.66
Memnarch Memnarch
+33% Synergy $5.16
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+33% Synergy $0.16
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+33% Synergy $0.28
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+33% Synergy $0.28
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+33% Synergy $0.44
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+33% Synergy $1.04
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+33% Synergy $0.18
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+33% Synergy $14.27
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+33% Synergy $0.15
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+33% Synergy $0.72
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+33% Synergy $0.29
Devout Chaplain Devout Chaplain
+33% Synergy $0.25
Elite Arcanist Elite Arcanist
+33% Synergy $0.30
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+33% Synergy $18.93
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+33% Synergy $2.94
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+33% Synergy $0.97
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+33% Synergy $6.83
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+33% Synergy $0.49
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+33% Synergy $0.30
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+32% Synergy $8.40
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+32% Synergy $0.25
Duplicant Duplicant
+32% Synergy $0.26
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+32% Synergy $8.06
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+32% Synergy $3.66
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+32% Synergy $1.01
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+32% Synergy $0.28
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+31% Synergy $0.65
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+31% Synergy $2.43
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy $0.22
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+31% Synergy $21.80
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $1.49
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+30% Synergy $0.37
Spark Double Spark Double
+28% Synergy $8.46
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $29.87
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+28% Synergy $16.14
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+28% Synergy $0.04
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+27% Synergy $2.89
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+27% Synergy $23.99
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+27% Synergy $12.93
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+24% Synergy $2.56
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+23% Synergy $0.99
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+22% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Fifth Doctor // Romana II safe.

Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+96% Synergy $4.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+48% Synergy $31.82
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+33% Synergy $0.15
Stifle Stifle
+33% Synergy $7.02
Supplant Form Supplant Form
+33% Synergy $0.63
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+33% Synergy $0.34
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+33% Synergy $0.62
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+33% Synergy $1.13
Tale's End Tale's End
+32% Synergy $1.59
Mirrorweave Mirrorweave
+32% Synergy $1.37
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $0.80
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+32% Synergy $0.33
See Double See Double
+32% Synergy $0.50
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+28% Synergy $0.17
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+24% Synergy $1.49
Disenchant Disenchant
+24% Synergy $0.17
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.47
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+18% Synergy $12.73
Swan Song Swan Song
+17% Synergy $7.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $1.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.87
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.43
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

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

Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+65% Synergy $0.79
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+65% Synergy $0.24
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+33% Synergy $0.27
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+33% Synergy $0.19
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+33% Synergy $0.21
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+32% Synergy $2.64
Haunting Imitation Haunting Imitation
+32% Synergy $0.12
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+32% Synergy $0.16
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+32% Synergy $0.04
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+31% Synergy $4.23
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+31% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+30% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+28% Synergy $9.42
Fabricate Fabricate
+23% Synergy $8.78
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+19% Synergy $0.14
Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $2.96

Utility Artifacts

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

Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+99% Synergy $1.55
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+66% Synergy $0.48
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+66% Synergy $3.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $1.15
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+33% Synergy $1.80
Echo Chamber Echo Chamber
+33% Synergy $0.47
Lich's Mirror Lich's Mirror
+33% Synergy $5.05
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+33% Synergy $1.31
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+33% Synergy $22.21
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+33% Synergy $23.49
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+33% Synergy $0.77
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+33% Synergy $19.16
Trading Post Trading Post
+33% Synergy $0.46
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+33% Synergy $3.47
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+33% Synergy $0.16
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+33% Synergy $0.07
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+33% Synergy $0.22
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+33% Synergy $0.29
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+32% Synergy $8.87
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+32% Synergy $4.64
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+32% Synergy $2.73
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+32% Synergy $26.61
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+32% Synergy $2.29
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+32% Synergy $2.03
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+32% Synergy $7.41
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+31% Synergy $0.53
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+31% Synergy $1.05
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+31% Synergy $7.87
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+31% Synergy $0.32
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+31% Synergy $9.79
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+28% Synergy $0.62
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+28% Synergy $0.87
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $3.44
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+26% Synergy $16.22
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+21% Synergy $16.98

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Fifth Doctor // Romana II's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Séance Séance
+67% Synergy $0.27
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+33% Synergy $0.45
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+33% Synergy $2.39
Insight Insight
+33% Synergy $1.87
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+33% Synergy $0.27
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+32% Synergy $9.73
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+32% Synergy $0.30
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+30% Synergy $0.88
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $40.57
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+23% Synergy $0.83

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Fifth Doctor // Romana II to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+33% Synergy $1.52
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+33% Synergy $7.15
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+32% Synergy $3.16
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+30% Synergy $3.27

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+65% Synergy $0.46
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+33% Synergy $12.52
Vesuva Vesuva
+33% Synergy $3.80
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+33% Synergy $0.12
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+33% Synergy $0.12
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+33% Synergy $0.16
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+33% Synergy $0.13
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+32% Synergy $6.89
Wasteland Wasteland
+32% Synergy $21.02
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+32% Synergy $12.97
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+28% Synergy $0.65
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+28% Synergy $6.03
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+26% Synergy $46.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+32% Synergy $4.04
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+31% Synergy $2.99
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy $3.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.42
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-28% Synergy $0.14

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+65% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+62% Synergy $0.18
Tundra Tundra
+54% Synergy
Port Town Port Town
+51% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+47% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.23
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+33% Synergy $0.15
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+30% Synergy $3.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+30% Synergy $7.54
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+25% Synergy $13.83
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+21% Synergy $15.00
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+20% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+13% Synergy $3.09
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.52
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.15
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+10% Synergy $5.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $12.45
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

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

Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tormod, the Desecrator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tormod, the Desecrator
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sengir, the Dark Baron Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
The Tenth Doctor Romana II The Tenth Doctor // Romana II
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ravos, Soultender Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ravos, Soultender // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tana, the Bloodsower Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Vial Smasher the Fierce Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Vial Smasher the Fierce