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The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.32

Legendary CreatureDoctor Scientist

The Ninth 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 Ninth Doctor // Romana II.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+77% Synergy $0.77
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+63% Synergy $0.46
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+62% Synergy $4.97
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+60% Synergy $3.44
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+52% Synergy $0.75
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+52% Synergy $0.38
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $1.16
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+45% Synergy $16.69
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+42% Synergy $0.36
As Foretold As Foretold
+41% Synergy $1.65

Top Cards

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

Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+36% Synergy $0.36
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+36% Synergy $0.19
Opposition Opposition
+36% Synergy $0.75
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+36% Synergy $0.54
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+36% Synergy $3.78
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+36% Synergy $0.35
Wilfred Mott Wilfred Mott
+34% Synergy $0.16
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+34% Synergy $2.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $2.17
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $41.87

Creatures

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

Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+27% Synergy $0.25
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+27% Synergy $10.28
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+26% Synergy $29.53
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+26% Synergy $1.08
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+25% Synergy $7.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+24% Synergy $0.16
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+23% Synergy $6.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $1.13
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+9% Synergy $2.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+25% Synergy $7.26
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy $25.89
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $3.56
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy $0.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+32% Synergy $1.84
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+30% Synergy $47.27
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+26% Synergy $2.35
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+26% Synergy $5.54
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+25% Synergy $3.96

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $11.59
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+23% Synergy $1.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $35.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $21.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+45% Synergy $0.74
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+44% Synergy $1.80
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+41% Synergy $0.54
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+35% Synergy $0.32
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+33% Synergy $3.44
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $1.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.96
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $2.86
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.60

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+54% Synergy $0.35
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+54% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+36% Synergy $27.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+35% Synergy $27.41
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+33% Synergy $0.26
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+32% Synergy $9.83
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+31% Synergy $7.81
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+25% Synergy $9.88
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $15.60
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.18
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.18
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.16
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $14.37
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+16% Synergy $5.58
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+16% Synergy $0.12
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy $4.46
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+14% Synergy $3.95
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+12% Synergy $15.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $1.01
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy $0.47
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $12.92
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $15.27
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-12% Synergy $0.12
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-18% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy $0.27

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