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The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.62

Legendary Creature — Doctor Scientist

The Ninth Doctor Romana II

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4704 Current Rank
11 Decks

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 in 82% of decks $2.89
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.38
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+62% Synergy in 64% of decks $2.99
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+60% Synergy in 64% of decks $5.16
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+52% Synergy in 55% of decks $6.14
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+52% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.36
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.12
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $16.07
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+42% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.41
As Foretold As Foretold
+41% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.34

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 in 36% of decks $0.30
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.23
Opposition Opposition
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.01
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.38
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.32
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.36
Wilfred Mott Wilfred Mott
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.29
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy in 46% of decks $4.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy in 64% of decks $1.53

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $38.41

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 in 27% of decks $0.35
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $19.05
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $26.92
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.10
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $12.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.50

Instants

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

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.39
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.95
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.92
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.70

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 in 27% of decks $9.54
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $50.02
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.73
TARDIS TARDIS
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.59

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 in 36% of decks $0.39
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $60.58
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.97
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.91
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.89

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+39% Synergy in 46% of decks $17.65
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy in 27% of decks $39.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $28.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.08
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.84
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+41% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.74
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.35
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.32
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.99
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.36
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-1% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.13
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.38
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.28

Lands

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

Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.38
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+36% Synergy in 64% of decks $35.84
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+35% Synergy in 64% of decks $30.59
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+32% Synergy in 73% of decks $5.59
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+31% Synergy in 73% of decks $5.20
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+25% Synergy in 64% of decks $7.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy in 55% of decks $15.71
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+19% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+16% Synergy in 55% of decks $16.26
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.90
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.39
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+14% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.90
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.62
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.48
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+12% Synergy in 46% of decks $7.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.44
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.38
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.37
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.85
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy in 91% of decks $0.38
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.21
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-12% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.80
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.42
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-18% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.40
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-20% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.39

The Ninth Doctor // Romana II Deck Stats

Based on 11 The Ninth Doctor // Romana II decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
01
18
214
311
416
55
64
81
91
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 17
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 15
  • Enchantment 16
  • Land 36
Card typeCards
Creature17
Instant8
Sorcery6
Artifact15
Enchantment16
Land36

Lands: 10 basic, 26 nonbasic

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