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The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
Price tag $1.69

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Advisor

The Second Doctor Barbara Wright

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+78% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.58
Counterspell Counterspell
+26% Synergy in 80% of decks $4.02

Top Cards

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

Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+9% Synergy in 80% of decks $1.79

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $22.49
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+15% Synergy in 40% of decks $38.41
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $32.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy in 20% of decks $37.66
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy in 20% of decks $60.08

Creatures

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

Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+57% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.36
The First Doctor The First Doctor
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.23
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.29
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $9.60
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.22
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $12.04
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.34
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.86
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.24
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $8.88
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+36% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.04
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.90
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+32% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.47
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.42
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.54
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.25
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Relic Runner Relic Runner
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.14
Hero of Precinct One Hero of Precinct One
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Sigardian Savior Sigardian Savior
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.39
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Savior of the Sleeping Savior of the Sleeping
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.13
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.15
Tragic Poet Tragic Poet
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.13
Captivating Unicorn Captivating Unicorn
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Blessed Spirits Blessed Spirits
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.91
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.54
Romana II Romana II
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.27
Nyssa of Traken Nyssa of Traken
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.36
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.34
Sage of Mysteries Sage of Mysteries
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.23
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Rimefur Reindeer Rimefur Reindeer
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.12
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.90
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $22.13
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.23

Instants

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

Pongify Pongify
+32% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.55
Aether Spike Aether Spike
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Refute Refute
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.91
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.63
Time Lord Regeneration Time Lord Regeneration
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.23
Thassa's Rebuff Thassa's Rebuff
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Arrester's Zeal Arrester's Zeal
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.86
Argivian Find Argivian Find
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.20
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.65
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.22
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $26.38
Riot Control Riot Control
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.10
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Rewind Rewind
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.39
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Absorb Absorb
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.09
Render Silent Render Silent
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.82
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.57
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy in 20% of decks $53.74
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.69
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-15% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.92

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+55% Synergy in 60% of decks $12.10
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $39.98
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Crisis of Conscience Crisis of Conscience
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.53
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.19
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.75
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.53
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.46
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Preordain Preordain
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.97
Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $10.25
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.69
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.70
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.21

Utility Artifacts

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $9.96
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $8.69
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $18.07
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.01
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.90
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.95
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.19
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $37.41
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.45
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $40.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $32.44
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.82
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $22.59
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $11.05
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.71
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.14
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.20
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.63

Enchantments

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

Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+60% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.21
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+60% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.30
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+56% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.42
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.04
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.09
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.25
Founding the Third Path Founding the Third Path
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.23
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.29
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.25
The Modern Age Vector Glider The Modern Age
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.22
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.29
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.22
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.26
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.47
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.52
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Celestial Convergence Celestial Convergence
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.44
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.42
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.93
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.70
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.17
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.75
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.39
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.88
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Felidar Umbra Felidar Umbra
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.16
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.17
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.04
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.07
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Angelic Renewal Angelic Renewal
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.19
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.05
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.43
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.47

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $11.37
Space Beleren Space Beleren
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.66
Gideon Blackblade Gideon Blackblade
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.10
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.27
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.39
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.10

Utility Lands

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

Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $21.64
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $19.15
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.35
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $10.23
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.81
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.63
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.09
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.17
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $84.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.42
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy in 80% of decks $1.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-22% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.49
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-28% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.39

Lands

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

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+43% Synergy in 80% of decks $1.47
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+39% Synergy in 60% of decks $4.87
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+36% Synergy in 60% of decks $6.53
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+22% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.39
Lonely Arroyo Lonely Arroyo
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.21
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $61.97
Meandering River Meandering River
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.11
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy in 40% of decks $15.83
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.68
Tundra Tundra
+8% Synergy in 20% of decks
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy in 20% of decks $14.63
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.41
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.24
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.54
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.38
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.73
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.42
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.47
Port Town Port Town
-9% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.62
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-21% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.65

The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright Deck Stats

Based on 5 The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
19
217
316
410
55
63
71
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 23
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 9
  • Enchantment 17
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35
Card typeCards
Creature23
Instant9
Sorcery4
Artifact9
Enchantment17
Planeswalker1
Land35

Lands: 22 basic, 13 nonbasic

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