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The Second Doctor
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreatureDoctor

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2296 Current Rank
#1997 Last Week
#2106 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Second Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Second Doctor can have any of these 23 companions.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Second Doctor decks.

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $5.10
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+6% Synergy $2.82
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+6% Synergy $0.04
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+4% Synergy $8.16
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+3% Synergy $3.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Second Doctor's abilities and overall game plan.

Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+62% Synergy $0.19
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+56% Synergy $1.07
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+55% Synergy $4.60
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+50% Synergy $5.17
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+46% Synergy $0.97
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+46% Synergy $0.68
Propaganda Propaganda
+45% Synergy $2.01
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+43% Synergy $0.73
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+42% Synergy $4.55
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+41% Synergy $0.58

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Second Doctor decks.

The Council of Four The Council of Four
+41% Synergy $0.53
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+40% Synergy $3.99
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+39% Synergy $0.34
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+39% Synergy $2.32
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+35% Synergy $0.34
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+31% Synergy $1.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+21% Synergy $1.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+15% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $45.06
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+13% Synergy $33.99
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+11% Synergy $10.64
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $16.62
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $48.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $28.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $11.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $48.08
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $57.48

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Second Doctor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+35% Synergy $0.36
Flumph Flumph
+31% Synergy $1.13
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+28% Synergy $0.20
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+28% Synergy $4.56
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+28% Synergy $3.67
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+27% Synergy $0.39
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+26% Synergy $0.46
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+25% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+25% Synergy $0.11
Swans of Bryn Argoll Swans of Bryn Argoll
+25% Synergy $0.53
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy $3.65
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+23% Synergy $0.95
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+23% Synergy $0.33
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+21% Synergy $7.56
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+19% Synergy $12.40
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $10.14
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+18% Synergy $0.17
Walking Archive Walking Archive
+18% Synergy $2.47
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $10.32
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+17% Synergy $0.07
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+16% Synergy $0.19
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+15% Synergy $0.16
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $2.78
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+14% Synergy $3.30
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+14% Synergy $0.35
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.21
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+13% Synergy $0.40
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+13% Synergy $6.71
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+13% Synergy $0.28
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+12% Synergy $0.53
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+11% Synergy $5.10
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+10% Synergy $0.32
Arbiter of Knollridge Arbiter of Knollridge
+10% Synergy $0.34
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+9% Synergy $1.02
Lore Broker Lore Broker
+9% Synergy $0.41
Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+9% Synergy $0.11
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+7% Synergy $0.14
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+6% Synergy $0.23
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+6% Synergy $0.09
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+6% Synergy $0.39
Eon Frolicker Eon Frolicker
+6% Synergy $0.46
Charmed Griffin Charmed Griffin
+6% Synergy $0.21
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+6% Synergy $0.45
Indentured Djinn Indentured Djinn
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.61
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+5% Synergy $5.81
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+5% Synergy $0.18
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+4% Synergy $1.94
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Second Doctor safe.

Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+32% Synergy $1.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.29
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+26% Synergy $8.65
Holy Day Holy Day
+23% Synergy $0.44
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+18% Synergy $0.85
Truce Truce
+14% Synergy $0.93
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.08
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+12% Synergy $1.96
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+10% Synergy $6.35
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+10% Synergy $7.85
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+10% Synergy $0.50
Angelsong Angelsong
+10% Synergy $0.54
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $0.11
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $1.36
Oblation Oblation
+8% Synergy $0.63
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+7% Synergy $0.24
Cancel Cancel
+7% Synergy $0.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.46
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.22
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.51
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.41
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+4% Synergy $0.45
Render Silent Render Silent
+3% Synergy $2.08
Absorb Absorb
+3% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $0.63
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+3% Synergy $0.31
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.35
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+2% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.84
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.10
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.31
Disenchant Disenchant
-4% Synergy $0.13
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.63
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $6.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $42.96

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Second Doctor's game plan and control the board.

Prosperity Prosperity
+28% Synergy $2.67
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+28% Synergy $0.32
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+27% Synergy $0.28
Windfall Windfall
+26% Synergy $3.95
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+21% Synergy $0.84
Fascination Fascination
+17% Synergy $0.27
Skyscribing Skyscribing
+14% Synergy $0.66
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.30
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+9% Synergy $2.23
Flux Flux
+8% Synergy $0.28
Alliance of Arms Alliance of Arms
+7% Synergy $8.21
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.23
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+5% Synergy $0.26
Temporal Cascade Temporal Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.50
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $1.71
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.19
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $8.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
0% Synergy $0.90
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.65
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+34% Synergy $15.38
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+33% Synergy $0.39
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+27% Synergy $6.66
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+21% Synergy $8.70
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+19% Synergy $3.92
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+19% Synergy $1.31
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+18% Synergy $4.51
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+15% Synergy $7.33
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+15% Synergy $1.12
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+12% Synergy $14.66
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+8% Synergy $0.47
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $17.46
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+7% Synergy $1.43
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+6% Synergy $0.11
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $1.89
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+6% Synergy $3.32
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+5% Synergy $9.01
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.76
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Second Doctor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+35% Synergy $1.85
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+28% Synergy $1.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.44
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+24% Synergy $2.67
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+22% Synergy $2.10
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+18% Synergy $0.40
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+15% Synergy $1.16
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+10% Synergy $0.63
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+9% Synergy $0.33
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $2.36
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $3.83
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+8% Synergy $0.22
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+7% Synergy $2.81
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $26.40
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.28
Telepathy Telepathy
+6% Synergy $0.72
As Foretold As Foretold
+6% Synergy $1.14
Oath of Lieges Oath of Lieges
+6% Synergy $4.24
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.43
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $1.77
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.44
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $2.49
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $21.01
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+3% Synergy $4.58
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $5.79
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+1% Synergy $0.65
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $2.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Second Doctor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+32% Synergy $6.28
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+28% Synergy $1.67
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $6.03
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $3.55
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+5% Synergy $1.09
Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+5% Synergy $4.77
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+3% Synergy $7.05
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-2% Synergy $3.63

Utility Lands

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

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+23% Synergy $3.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $1.98
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+15% Synergy $7.01
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+11% Synergy $1.28
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+7% Synergy $0.51
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $6.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+5% Synergy $0.15
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.20
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-1% Synergy $0.61
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-3% Synergy $7.74
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $19.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy $2.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.16
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+8% Synergy $1.88
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-21% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Second Doctor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+10% Synergy $0.41
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+8% Synergy $0.05
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.13
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.19
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+5% Synergy $0.86
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.20
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+4% Synergy $0.76
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.14
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $6.79
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $2.62
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.22
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.86
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+3% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Meandering River Meandering River
+2% Synergy $0.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.20
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $9.92
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.45
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy $4.80
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-5% Synergy $3.34
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.18
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $8.46
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.30
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-8% Synergy $17.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.18
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-10% Synergy $11.67
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.40
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $13.72
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-16% Synergy $0.27

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