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The First Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Doctor Scientist

The First Doctor Romana II
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4321 Current Rank

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The First Doctor The First Doctor
Romana II Romana II

Creatures

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

Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+100% Synergy $0.90
Arcade Gannon Arcade Gannon
+99% Synergy $0.08
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+99% Synergy $3.56
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+98% Synergy $0.26
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+95% Synergy $0.22
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+50% Synergy $0.28
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+50% Synergy $0.14
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+50% Synergy $0.18
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+50% Synergy $0.83
Aurora Shifter Aurora Shifter
+50% Synergy $0.36
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+50% Synergy $5.78
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+50% Synergy $0.61
Lost Auramancers Lost Auramancers
+50% Synergy $0.20
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+50% Synergy $5.61
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+50% Synergy $0.18
The Eleventh Doctor The Eleventh Doctor
+50% Synergy $0.15
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+50% Synergy $0.12
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+49% Synergy $3.44
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+49% Synergy $0.12
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+49% Synergy $1.15
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+49% Synergy $0.27
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+49% Synergy $5.36
Clone Clone
+49% Synergy $0.28
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+49% Synergy $31.87
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+48% Synergy $2.43
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+48% Synergy $0.41
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+48% Synergy $0.27
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+48% Synergy $2.79
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+47% Synergy $1.11
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+47% Synergy $4.77
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+47% Synergy $0.28
Spark Double Spark Double
+46% Synergy $8.46
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+46% Synergy $0.59
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+41% Synergy $2.56
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+28% Synergy $42.12

Instants

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

Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+100% Synergy $0.50
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+99% Synergy $0.05
Curtain of Light Curtain of Light
+50% Synergy $0.10
Hallowed Moonlight Hallowed Moonlight
+50% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Pets Exotic Pets
+50% Synergy $0.05
Master's Call Master's Call
+50% Synergy $0.17
Mirror Match Mirror Match
+50% Synergy $0.34
Polymorphous Rush Polymorphous Rush
+50% Synergy $0.17
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+49% Synergy $0.15
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+49% Synergy $0.08
To Arms! To Arms!
+49% Synergy $0.23
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+49% Synergy $2.95
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+49% Synergy $1.70
See Double See Double
+49% Synergy $0.50
Deliberate Deliberate
+48% Synergy $0.07
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+48% Synergy $0.08
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+48% Synergy $0.83
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+47% Synergy $0.32
Shelter Shelter
+47% Synergy $0.09
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+47% Synergy $0.72
Plunge into Winter Plunge into Winter
+46% Synergy $0.07
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+46% Synergy $4.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+31% Synergy $31.82

Sorceries

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

Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+99% Synergy $0.48
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+50% Synergy $0.19
Enduring Ideal Enduring Ideal
+50% Synergy $2.41
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+50% Synergy $0.32
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+50% Synergy $3.06
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+50% Synergy $0.59
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+50% Synergy $0.27
Timely Reinforcements Timely Reinforcements
+50% Synergy $0.29
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+49% Synergy $10.58
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+49% Synergy $2.64
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+49% Synergy $0.17
March of Progress March of Progress
+48% Synergy $1.72
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+45% Synergy $9.42
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+35% Synergy $0.14

Utility Artifacts

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+100% Synergy $0.07
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+50% Synergy $9.05
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+50% Synergy $0.77
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+50% Synergy $0.16
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+50% Synergy $0.12
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+50% Synergy $0.35
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+50% Synergy $5.73
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+50% Synergy $0.32
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
+50% Synergy $0.91
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+50% Synergy $2.05
Ring of Three Wishes Ring of Three Wishes
+50% Synergy $4.42
The Pandorica The Pandorica
+50% Synergy $0.12
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+49% Synergy $1.82
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+49% Synergy $1.50
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+48% Synergy $1.96
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+46% Synergy $18.86
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+46% Synergy $0.62

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+97% Synergy $0.88
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+50% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+50% Synergy $2.08
Gallifrey Stands Gallifrey Stands
+50% Synergy $0.12
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+50% Synergy $0.47
Séance Séance
+50% Synergy $0.27
Xenograft Xenograft
+50% Synergy $0.54
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+49% Synergy $1.89
As Foretold As Foretold
+49% Synergy $1.42
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+49% Synergy $3.04
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+48% Synergy $3.82
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+47% Synergy $15.51
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+47% Synergy $0.81
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+46% Synergy $2.19
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+45% Synergy $0.54
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $2.26

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+95% Synergy $4.85
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+48% Synergy $0.66
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+48% Synergy $19.83
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+46% Synergy $4.98
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+39% Synergy $10.62
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Obsidian Obelisk Obsidian Obelisk
+50% Synergy $0.57
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+50% Synergy $0.46
Star Compass Star Compass
+49% Synergy $0.50
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+49% Synergy $0.45
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+48% Synergy $0.99
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+48% Synergy $11.95
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+47% Synergy $0.42
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+45% Synergy $2.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+44% Synergy $1.02
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+37% Synergy $3.91
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+46% Synergy $0.58
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+36% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+30% Synergy $3.09
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+26% Synergy $5.42
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+25% Synergy $6.63
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $3.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $13.83
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-17% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

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

The First Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The First Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The First Doctor Barbara Wright The First Doctor // Barbara Wright
The First Doctor Clara Oswald The First Doctor // Clara Oswald
The First Doctor Ian Chesterton The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The First Doctor Jo Grant The First Doctor // Jo Grant
The First Doctor K-9, Mark I The First Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The First Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The First Doctor Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
The First Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The First Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The First Doctor Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Rhoda, Geist Avenger Timin, Youthful Geist Rhoda, Geist Avenger // Timin, Youthful Geist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Radiant, Serra Archangel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Second Doctor Martha Jones The Second Doctor // Martha Jones
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Second Doctor Peri Brown The Second Doctor // Peri Brown
The Second Doctor Romana II The Second Doctor // Romana II
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Second Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Second Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Siani, Eye of the Storm Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Alora, Merry Thief Folk Hero Alora, Merry Thief // Folk Hero
Alora, Merry Thief Inspiring Leader Alora, Merry Thief // Inspiring Leader
Alora, Merry Thief Noble Heritage Alora, Merry Thief // Noble Heritage
Alora, Merry Thief Veteran Soldier Alora, Merry Thief // Veteran Soldier
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Flaming Fist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Flaming Fist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader