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The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.46

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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.

Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+99% Synergy $0.39
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+66% Synergy $34.97
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+66% Synergy $10.66
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+65% Synergy $0.35
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+63% Synergy $10.82
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+33% Synergy $3.89
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+33% Synergy $30.40
Memnarch Memnarch
+33% Synergy $6.03
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+33% Synergy $0.15
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+33% Synergy $0.42
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+33% Synergy $0.36
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+33% Synergy $0.77
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+33% Synergy $1.06
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+33% Synergy $0.34
Arcum Dagsson Arcum Dagsson
+33% Synergy $15.51
Belisarius Cawl Belisarius Cawl
+33% Synergy $0.40
Chief Engineer Chief Engineer
+33% Synergy $0.87
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+33% Synergy $0.28
Devout Chaplain Devout Chaplain
+33% Synergy $0.30
Elite Arcanist Elite Arcanist
+33% Synergy $0.29
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+33% Synergy $13.89
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+33% Synergy $5.01
Intrepid Hero Intrepid Hero
+33% Synergy $1.10
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+33% Synergy $8.61
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+33% Synergy $0.61
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+33% Synergy $0.33
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+32% Synergy $17.18
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+32% Synergy $0.23
Duplicant Duplicant
+32% Synergy $0.22
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+32% Synergy $10.48
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+32% Synergy $4.23
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+32% Synergy $3.56
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+32% Synergy $0.34
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+31% Synergy $1.43
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+31% Synergy $3.83
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+31% Synergy $0.29
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+31% Synergy $32.32
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $1.94
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+30% Synergy $0.46
Spark Double Spark Double
+28% Synergy $13.12
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $39.24
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+28% Synergy $29.19
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+28% Synergy $0.10
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+27% Synergy $5.16
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+27% Synergy $30.15
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+27% Synergy $13.39
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+24% Synergy $2.43
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+23% Synergy $2.45
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+22% Synergy $0.33
Synth Infiltrator Synth Infiltrator
+100% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+96% Synergy $6.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+48% Synergy $33.33
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+33% Synergy $0.19
Stifle Stifle
+33% Synergy $11.59
Supplant Form Supplant Form
+33% Synergy $0.83
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+33% Synergy $0.34
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+33% Synergy $0.56
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+33% Synergy $1.57
Tale's End Tale's End
+32% Synergy $2.55
Mirrorweave Mirrorweave
+32% Synergy $1.27
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $1.28
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+32% Synergy $0.22
See Double See Double
+32% Synergy $0.66
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+28% Synergy $0.32
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+24% Synergy $4.33
Disenchant Disenchant
+24% Synergy $0.14
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+22% Synergy $0.45
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+18% Synergy $16.58
Swan Song Swan Song
+17% Synergy $7.91
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $1.13
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $2.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.25
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $3.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.87
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.40

Sorceries

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

Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+65% Synergy $2.64
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+65% Synergy $0.28
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+33% Synergy $0.39
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+33% Synergy $0.34
Echo Storm Echo Storm
+33% Synergy $0.25
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+32% Synergy $2.70
Haunting Imitation Haunting Imitation
+32% Synergy $0.26
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+32% Synergy $0.12
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+32% Synergy $0.21
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+31% Synergy $5.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+31% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+30% Synergy $0.30
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+28% Synergy $9.97
Fabricate Fabricate
+23% Synergy $8.93
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+19% Synergy $0.26
Farewell Farewell
+15% Synergy $6.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+99% Synergy $2.09
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+66% Synergy $0.55
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+66% Synergy $5.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $2.57
Mirror of the Forebears Mirror of the Forebears
+33% Synergy $1.73
Echo Chamber Echo Chamber
+33% Synergy $0.47
Lich's Mirror Lich's Mirror
+33% Synergy $6.76
Minion Reflector Minion Reflector
+33% Synergy $1.98
Mirror Gallery Mirror Gallery
+33% Synergy $12.52
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+33% Synergy $33.37
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+33% Synergy $0.62
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+33% Synergy $17.35
Trading Post Trading Post
+33% Synergy $0.40
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+33% Synergy $2.99
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+33% Synergy $0.30
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 $0.37
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+32% Synergy $9.67
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+32% Synergy $5.38
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+32% Synergy $3.89
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+32% Synergy $31.52
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+32% Synergy $3.23
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+32% Synergy $2.55
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+32% Synergy $21.05
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+31% Synergy $0.85
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+31% Synergy $0.67
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+31% Synergy $11.53
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+31% Synergy $0.40
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+31% Synergy $11.72
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+28% Synergy $0.58
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+28% Synergy $1.60
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $4.27
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+26% Synergy $15.67
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+21% Synergy $19.98

Enchantments

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

Séance Séance
+67% Synergy $0.25
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+33% Synergy $0.43
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+33% Synergy $3.40
Insight Insight
+33% Synergy $1.88
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+33% Synergy $0.33
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+32% Synergy $7.86
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+32% Synergy $0.42
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+30% Synergy $1.86
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $55.63
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+23% Synergy $1.43

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+33% Synergy $1.58
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+33% Synergy $7.49
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+32% Synergy $4.79
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+30% Synergy $3.70

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+65% Synergy $0.45
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+33% Synergy $12.59
Vesuva Vesuva
+33% Synergy $2.93
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+33% Synergy $0.28
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+33% Synergy $0.22
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+33% Synergy $0.32
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+33% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+32% Synergy $7.33
Wasteland Wasteland
+32% Synergy $23.75
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+32% Synergy $15.44
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+28% Synergy $0.96
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+28% Synergy $7.10
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+26% Synergy $57.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $3.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $4.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+32% Synergy $6.08
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+31% Synergy $4.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy $5.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.69
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.71
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-28% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+65% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+62% Synergy $0.33
Tundra Tundra
+54% Synergy
Port Town Port Town
+51% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+47% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.29
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+33% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+30% Synergy $5.54
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+30% Synergy $11.36
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+25% Synergy $18.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+21% Synergy $7.25
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+20% Synergy $0.46
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+13% Synergy $3.55
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.59
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.29
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+10% Synergy $5.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.51
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.27

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
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
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
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
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
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
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
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
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Tormod, the Desecrator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Tormod, the Desecrator
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan