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The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.60

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 $4.40
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+63% Synergy $0.36
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+62% Synergy $5.14
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+60% Synergy $3.88
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+52% Synergy $2.14
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+52% Synergy $0.37
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $0.72
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+45% Synergy $16.69
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+42% Synergy $0.39
As Foretold As Foretold
+41% Synergy $1.70

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 $0.26
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+36% Synergy $0.25
Opposition Opposition
+36% Synergy $0.84
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+36% Synergy $0.38
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+36% Synergy $0.34
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+36% Synergy $0.32
Wilfred Mott Wilfred Mott
+34% Synergy $0.30
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+34% Synergy $2.95
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.57
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $40.07

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 $0.32
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+27% Synergy $15.76
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+26% Synergy $36.61
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+26% Synergy $1.13
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+25% Synergy $12.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.53

Instants

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

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+24% Synergy $0.58
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+23% Synergy $2.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.80
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+9% Synergy $3.13
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy $1.51

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 $12.17
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $0.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy $33.21
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy $4.84
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy $0.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $3.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $3.48

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 $0.64
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+30% Synergy $58.19
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+26% Synergy $1.58
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+26% Synergy $7.29
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+25% Synergy $5.36

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy $14.84
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+23% Synergy $1.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $40.50
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $27.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+45% Synergy $0.90
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+44% Synergy $1.42
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+41% Synergy $0.62
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+35% Synergy $0.35
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+33% Synergy $4.17
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.78
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy $2.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.58
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $2.10

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+54% Synergy $0.39
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+54% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+36% Synergy $38.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+35% Synergy $30.93
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+33% Synergy $0.34
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+32% Synergy $13.59
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+31% Synergy $8.02
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+25% Synergy $10.47
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $14.19
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+19% Synergy $0.31
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.34
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.29
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy $16.91
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+16% Synergy $2.09
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+16% Synergy $0.39
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy $1.58
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+14% Synergy $4.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+12% Synergy $18.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.33
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy $0.39
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $16.20
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.36
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $6.86
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-12% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.50
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-18% Synergy $0.63
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy $0.25

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