App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.41

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 $0.63
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+63% Synergy $0.28
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+62% Synergy $2.29
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+60% Synergy $4.32
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+52% Synergy $0.44
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+52% Synergy $0.27
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $1.33
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+45% Synergy $12.21
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+42% Synergy $0.34
As Foretold As Foretold
+41% Synergy $1.15

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 $0.39
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+36% Synergy $0.17
Opposition Opposition
+36% Synergy $0.67
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+36% Synergy $0.71
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+36% Synergy $1.25
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+36% Synergy $0.49
Wilfred Mott Wilfred Mott
+34% Synergy $0.16
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+34% Synergy $1.31
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $48.04

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 $0.17
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+27% Synergy $9.61
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+26% Synergy $31.34
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+26% Synergy $0.94
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+25% Synergy $2.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+24% Synergy $0.27
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+23% Synergy $6.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.85
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+9% Synergy $2.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $1.24

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 $8.00
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy $22.25
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $3.52
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.39

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 $0.76
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+30% Synergy $46.44
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+26% Synergy $1.64
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+26% Synergy $3.19
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+25% Synergy $2.12

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $9.64
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+23% Synergy $1.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $36.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $16.79
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.42

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 $1.48
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+41% Synergy $0.36
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+35% Synergy $0.72
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+33% Synergy $1.28
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $0.82
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.31
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $1.38
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.31

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+54% Synergy $0.25
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+54% Synergy $0.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+36% Synergy $24.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+35% Synergy $25.46
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+33% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+32% Synergy $16.15
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+31% Synergy $12.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+25% Synergy $8.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $15.05
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.19
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.19
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.19
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $12.09
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+16% Synergy $4.81
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+16% Synergy $0.23
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy $2.50
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+14% Synergy $3.67
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $2.73
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+12% Synergy $10.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.17
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy $0.50
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $10.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $11.45
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-12% Synergy $0.12
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-18% Synergy $0.27
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
Akiri, Line-Slinger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Akiri, Line-Slinger // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Siani, Eye of the Storm Akiri, Line-Slinger // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The War Doctor Nyssa of Traken The War Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Seventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Inspiring Leader Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Inspiring Leader
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fifteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fifteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
The Fifteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Radiant, Serra Archangel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Clan Crafter Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Clan Crafter
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alena, Kessig Trapper Fluros of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Noble Heritage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Noble Heritage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Clan Crafter Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Clan Crafter
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fifteenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fifteenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fifteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith