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The Second Doctor
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreatureDoctor

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2079 Current Rank
#2692 Last Week
#2119 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Second Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The Second Doctor can have any of these 24 companions.

New Cards

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

Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+4% Synergy $0.43
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+3% Synergy $2.76
Whoosh! Whoosh!
+3% Synergy $0.01

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 $0.20
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+56% Synergy $0.92
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+56% Synergy $4.44
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+51% Synergy $5.73
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+48% Synergy $0.96
Propaganda Propaganda
+46% Synergy $2.29
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+44% Synergy $1.34
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+44% Synergy $0.69
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+44% Synergy $0.60
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+44% Synergy $0.51

Top Cards

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

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+40% Synergy $4.99
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+40% Synergy $0.23
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+40% Synergy $4.58
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+37% Synergy $0.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+34% Synergy $3.16
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+25% Synergy $1.82
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $1.59
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+16% Synergy $36.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $50.70
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+13% Synergy $37.35
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+11% Synergy $15.54
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $50.96
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $17.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $44.75
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.03
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $13.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $44.28

Creatures

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

Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+38% Synergy $0.41
Flumph Flumph
+31% Synergy $1.07
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+30% Synergy $0.13
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+28% Synergy $5.50
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+28% Synergy $5.13
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+27% Synergy $4.78
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+27% Synergy $0.34
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+26% Synergy $0.49
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+26% Synergy $0.59
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+25% Synergy $0.11
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+24% Synergy $0.21
Swans of Bryn Argoll Swans of Bryn Argoll
+24% Synergy $0.47
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+22% Synergy $0.46
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+21% Synergy $11.85
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+20% Synergy $12.69
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+19% Synergy $8.78
Walking Archive Walking Archive
+18% Synergy $2.39
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+17% Synergy $0.17
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+17% Synergy $0.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $2.34
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $10.34
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+16% Synergy $4.37
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+16% Synergy $0.09
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+15% Synergy $5.70
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+14% Synergy $0.25
Archon of Absolution Archon of Absolution
+14% Synergy $0.13
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+14% Synergy $4.44
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+13% Synergy $6.74
Scholarship Sponsor Scholarship Sponsor
+13% Synergy $0.27
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+12% Synergy $0.39
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.22
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+11% Synergy $0.41
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+10% Synergy $1.20
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+9% Synergy $0.30
Arbiter of Knollridge Arbiter of Knollridge
+9% Synergy $0.34
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lore Broker Lore Broker
+8% Synergy $0.43
Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+8% Synergy $0.08
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+7% Synergy $0.14
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.63
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+6% Synergy $0.06
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+6% Synergy $0.39
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+5% Synergy $2.08
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+5% Synergy $0.10
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $0.25
Eon Frolicker Eon Frolicker
+5% Synergy $0.42
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+4% Synergy $4.78
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+4% Synergy $12.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $42.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+31% Synergy $0.39
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+31% Synergy $0.80
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+28% Synergy $9.20
Holy Day Holy Day
+23% Synergy $0.50
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+18% Synergy $0.85
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+13% Synergy $0.12
Truce Truce
+13% Synergy $0.93
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+11% Synergy $1.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+10% Synergy $7.99
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+10% Synergy $7.99
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+10% Synergy $0.17
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $0.11
Oblation Oblation
+9% Synergy $0.62
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+9% Synergy $0.63
Angelsong Angelsong
+9% Synergy $0.54
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+8% Synergy $1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.30
Riot Control Riot Control
+5% Synergy $0.26
Flatline Flatline
+5% Synergy $0.36
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.22
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+4% Synergy $0.48
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.50
Render Silent Render Silent
+3% Synergy $1.98
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.33
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+3% Synergy $0.33
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $1.71
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.82
Absorb Absorb
+1% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.65
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $46.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.07

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+30% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+28% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $4.12
Prosperity Prosperity
+28% Synergy $2.70
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+21% Synergy $0.78
Fascination Fascination
+16% Synergy $0.20
Skyscribing Skyscribing
+13% Synergy $0.58
Tempt with Bunnies Tempt with Bunnies
+11% Synergy $1.28
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.35
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.12
Flux Flux
+7% Synergy $0.32
Alliance of Arms Alliance of Arms
+6% Synergy $8.04
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $1.77
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.23
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $10.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $36.04
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.70
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+34% Synergy $13.64
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+33% Synergy $0.42
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+28% Synergy $6.88
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+22% Synergy $9.90
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+21% Synergy $5.07
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+20% Synergy $5.75
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+19% Synergy $1.38
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+15% Synergy $7.76
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+15% Synergy $1.30
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+14% Synergy $15.71
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+8% Synergy $0.14
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $18.87
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+7% Synergy $0.49
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $2.55
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+6% Synergy $9.08
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+6% Synergy $2.73
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+5% Synergy $1.70
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.04
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.57
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $2.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+39% Synergy $2.40
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+34% Synergy $1.62
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+28% Synergy $1.35
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+27% Synergy $0.99
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+25% Synergy $2.11
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+24% Synergy $1.89
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+19% Synergy $0.42
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+18% Synergy $0.98
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+10% Synergy $0.44
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+9% Synergy $2.95
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $3.50
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+8% Synergy $0.37
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+8% Synergy $0.28
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $24.55
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $5.45
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $22.17
Telepathy Telepathy
+6% Synergy $0.76
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.35
Oath of Lieges Oath of Lieges
+6% Synergy $4.07
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.50
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+5% Synergy $4.52
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.05
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $1.49
As Foretold As Foretold
+5% Synergy $1.40
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $3.77
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+5% Synergy $4.90
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+4% Synergy $0.73
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $3.21
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+2% Synergy $3.83
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+1% Synergy $0.51
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $2.98
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-3% Synergy $5.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+33% Synergy $6.64
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+28% Synergy $1.58
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $3.19
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $5.83
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+5% Synergy $1.01
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $6.43
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-3% Synergy $5.38

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 $4.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $2.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $7.58
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+11% Synergy $0.66
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+7% Synergy $0.44
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $6.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-1% Synergy $0.91
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-3% Synergy $11.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $18.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.16
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+8% Synergy $2.67
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.05
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.48
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.06
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-17% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-19% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+9% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+6% Synergy $0.10
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+4% Synergy $0.29
Coastal Tower Coastal Tower
+4% Synergy $0.90
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $7.10
Port Town Port Town
+3% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $2.74
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.37
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.05
Meandering River Meandering River
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $36.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.79
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $13.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.21
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-3% Synergy $5.85
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-6% Synergy $3.54
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.20
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $7.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-8% Synergy $17.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.07
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $11.95
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-9% Synergy $4.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-12% Synergy $13.27
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-16% Synergy $0.29

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