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The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.52

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 $3.29
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+63% Synergy $0.41
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+62% Synergy $5.09
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+60% Synergy $3.59
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+52% Synergy $1.75
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+52% Synergy $0.40
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $1.27
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+45% Synergy $20.24
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+42% Synergy $0.36
As Foretold As Foretold
+41% Synergy $1.47

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 $0.40
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+36% Synergy $0.34
Opposition Opposition
+36% Synergy $0.79
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+36% Synergy $0.45
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+36% Synergy $3.88
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+36% Synergy $0.35
Wilfred Mott Wilfred Mott
+34% Synergy $0.25
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+34% Synergy $2.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $2.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.31

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $41.53

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 $0.27
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+27% Synergy $13.23
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+26% Synergy $35.15
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+26% Synergy $0.99
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+25% Synergy $9.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+24% Synergy $0.35
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+23% Synergy $8.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.90
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+9% Synergy $3.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $1.11

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 $8.60
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy $28.08
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $5.17
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy $0.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $2.51
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.58

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 $1.40
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+30% Synergy $55.70
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+26% Synergy $1.94
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+26% Synergy $4.11
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+25% Synergy $4.33

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $13.16
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+23% Synergy $1.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $40.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $27.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $4.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+45% Synergy $1.23
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+44% Synergy $1.81
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+41% Synergy $0.50
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+35% Synergy $0.33
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+33% Synergy $3.03
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $1.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.69
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $3.44
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.32

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+54% Synergy $0.36
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+54% Synergy $0.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+36% Synergy $33.59
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+35% Synergy $28.81
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+33% Synergy $0.37
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+32% Synergy $10.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+31% Synergy $7.54
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+25% Synergy $10.65
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $15.25
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.29
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.29
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.22
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $15.70
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+16% Synergy $6.37
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+16% Synergy $0.28
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy $4.15
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+14% Synergy $3.65
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.61
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+12% Synergy $18.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy $0.56
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $13.60
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.38
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $16.12
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-12% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.30
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-18% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy $0.34

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