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The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Price tag $1.45

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Scientist

The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.45
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.51
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.60
Floodhound Floodhound
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $22.49
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $32.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $63.90
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $38.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $60.08

Creatures

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

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.45
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.51
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.00
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.70
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.84
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.03
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.51
Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.91
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.43
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.16
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $43.20
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.07
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.48
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.70
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.25
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $32.00
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $22.49
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.57
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $32.91
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.82
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.62
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.96
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.31
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.15
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.92
Floodhound Floodhound
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.16

Instants

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

Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Holy Day Holy Day
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Get Lost Get Lost
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.41
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.12
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $13.97
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Dispatch Dispatch
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.90
Swan Song Swan Song
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $53.74
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $63.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $38.41
Negate Negate
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.49
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.92
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.02

Sorceries

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

Declaration in Stone Declaration in Stone
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Acquire Acquire
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.08
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.50
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.66
Fabricate Fabricate
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.25
Windfall Windfall
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.44
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.79
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.02
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.62
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $23.70
Trading Post Trading Post
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.29
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.96
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.86
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.54
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.31
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.52
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23

Enchantments

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

Search the Premises Search the Premises
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.09
Fleeting Memories Fleeting Memories
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.09
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.38
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.10
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.82
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.79
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.87
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.05
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+27% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.53
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $60.08

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.80
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.86
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.58
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $26.11

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.23
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.36
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.04
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.98
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-12% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.47
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.65
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.73
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38

The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken Deck Stats

Based on 2 The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
17
216
319
411
54
63
71
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 22
  • Instant 12
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 16
  • Enchantment 8
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 34
Card typeCards
Creature22
Instant12
Sorcery4
Artifact16
Enchantment8
Planeswalker2
Land34

Lands: 25 basic, 9 nonbasic

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken.

The Seventh Doctor Graham O'Brien The Seventh Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Rasaad yn Bashir Haunted One Rasaad yn Bashir // Haunted One
The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Third Doctor Martha Jones The Third Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Seventh Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Seventh Doctor Martha Jones The Seventh Doctor // Martha Jones
The Tenth Doctor Martha Jones The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones
The Seventh Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Seventh Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fugitive Doctor Martha Jones The Fugitive Doctor // Martha Jones
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
The Seventh Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Seventh Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Seventh Doctor K-9, Mark I The Seventh Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Seventh Doctor Clara Oswald The Seventh Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fourteenth Doctor Dan Lewis The Fourteenth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
The Seventh Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Seventh Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Third Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Third Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Seventh Doctor Susan Foreman The Seventh Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Third Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Seventh Doctor Dan Lewis The Seventh Doctor // Dan Lewis
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
The First Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The First Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
The Fugitive Doctor Clara Oswald The Fugitive Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fugitive Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fugitive Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Second Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Second Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
The Fugitive Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fugitive Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fugitive Doctor Dan Lewis The Fugitive Doctor // Dan Lewis
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
Ezrim, Agency Chief Ezrim, Agency Chief
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler