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The Second Doctor // Romana II
Price tag $0.70

Legendary Creature — Doctor Scientist

The Second Doctor Romana II
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

cEDH 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Second Doctor // Romana II.

This Time, It’s Personal… Decks! | Extra Turns 58 | Magic: the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

This Time, It’s Personal… Decks! | Extra Turns 58 | Magic: the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

Wir werden geroasted! | Herumkommandiert #09 | EDH Commander Gameplay [Deutsch]

Wir werden geroasted! | Herumkommandiert #09 | EDH Commander Gameplay [Deutsch]

We Were In Awe of this Commander Deck 👀 ft. Jake Boss & Murph from Game Knights | Ep 152

We Were In Awe of this Commander Deck 👀 ft. Jake Boss & Murph from Game Knights | Ep 152

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
Romana II Romana II

Creatures

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

Spark Double Spark Double
+96% Synergy $13.66
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+50% Synergy $0.35
Battlefield Thaumaturge Battlefield Thaumaturge
+50% Synergy $0.29
Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+50% Synergy $0.29
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
+50% Synergy $0.54
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+50% Synergy $15.45
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+50% Synergy $0.33
The First Doctor The First Doctor
+50% Synergy $0.22
The Seventh Doctor The Seventh Doctor
+50% Synergy $0.26
True-Name Nemesis True-Name Nemesis
+50% Synergy $3.26
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+49% Synergy $12.42
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+49% Synergy $0.23
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+49% Synergy $47.05
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+49% Synergy $36.11
Cityscape Leveler Cityscape Leveler
+49% Synergy $13.88
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+49% Synergy $0.41
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+48% Synergy $0.30
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+48% Synergy $22.00
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+47% Synergy $0.33
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+47% Synergy $29.85
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+47% Synergy $2.67
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+46% Synergy $0.32
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+46% Synergy $0.47
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+46% Synergy $39.19
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+45% Synergy $0.79
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+39% Synergy $0.54

Instants

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

See Double See Double
+99% Synergy $0.73
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+84% Synergy $56.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+83% Synergy $57.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+75% Synergy $2.59
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+50% Synergy $0.43
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+49% Synergy $0.34
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+49% Synergy $2.89
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+49% Synergy $0.17
Capsize Capsize
+49% Synergy $0.80
Forbid Forbid
+49% Synergy $1.04
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+49% Synergy $0.24
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+48% Synergy $0.32
Leap Leap
+48% Synergy $1.40
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+48% Synergy $0.24
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+48% Synergy $0.19
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+48% Synergy $4.50
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+48% Synergy $0.43
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+47% Synergy $1.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+46% Synergy $3.58
Rewind Rewind
+46% Synergy $0.44
Consider Consider
+45% Synergy $0.23
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+45% Synergy $6.62
Render Silent Render Silent
+42% Synergy $2.07
Swan Song Swan Song
+34% Synergy $8.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+32% Synergy $1.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+25% Synergy $40.07
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+14% Synergy $2.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $2.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.90

Sorceries

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

Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+99% Synergy $12.08
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+99% Synergy $6.89
Mirage Mockery Mirage Mockery
+50% Synergy $0.35
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+50% Synergy $0.34
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+50% Synergy $0.72
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+50% Synergy $0.23
Twice Upon a Time Twice Upon a Time
+50% Synergy $0.21
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+49% Synergy $0.75
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+49% Synergy $0.28
Bribery Bribery
+49% Synergy $6.05
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+47% Synergy $4.06
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+46% Synergy $0.30
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+44% Synergy $3.72
Windfall Windfall
+37% Synergy $4.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+50% Synergy $23.89
TARDIS TARDIS
+50% Synergy $0.26
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+49% Synergy $4.81
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+49% Synergy $13.53
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+48% Synergy $5.20
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+48% Synergy $6.85
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+48% Synergy $17.61
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+47% Synergy $1.23
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+47% Synergy $5.87
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+47% Synergy $0.79
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+45% Synergy $8.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+31% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $3.44

Enchantments

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

Propaganda Propaganda
+78% Synergy $2.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+74% Synergy $71.97
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+50% Synergy $4.87
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+50% Synergy $0.38
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+50% Synergy $8.73
Vanishing Vanishing
+50% Synergy $0.53
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+49% Synergy $3.92
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+49% Synergy $0.60
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+49% Synergy $5.54
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+49% Synergy $2.91
Confounding Conundrum Confounding Conundrum
+48% Synergy $0.32
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+48% Synergy $4.13
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+47% Synergy $1.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+46% Synergy $8.59
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+45% Synergy $58.37
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+45% Synergy $4.36
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+45% Synergy $5.55
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+45% Synergy $27.61
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+44% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+27% Synergy $4.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+22% Synergy $59.61

Planeswalkers

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

The Wanderer The Wanderer
+49% Synergy $0.35
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+49% Synergy $17.80
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+49% Synergy $1.94

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+95% Synergy $1.83
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+50% Synergy $0.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+49% Synergy $52.34
Vesuva Vesuva
+49% Synergy $3.10
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+44% Synergy $13.56
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+44% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+42% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+41% Synergy $130.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $27.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+50% Synergy $20.50
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+49% Synergy $4.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+47% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+45% Synergy $0.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+44% Synergy $1.14
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+42% Synergy $3.76
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+41% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.78
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $2.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.87
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+100% Synergy $5.92

Lands

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

Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+70% Synergy $14.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+63% Synergy $5.31
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+50% Synergy $0.28
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+48% Synergy $5.06
City of Brass City of Brass
+46% Synergy $11.67
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+46% Synergy $33.23
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.67
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+42% Synergy $17.18
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $18.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $8.07
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-17% Synergy $0.35

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Second Doctor // Romana II.

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
The Eleventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Eleventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Third Doctor Peri Brown The Third Doctor // Peri Brown
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
The Eleventh Doctor Martha Jones The Eleventh Doctor // Martha Jones
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tymna the Weaver Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tymna the Weaver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Francisco, Fowl Marauder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Folk Hero Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Folk Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tymna the Weaver Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
The Fifteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tymna the Weaver Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tymna the Weaver
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Fourteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Prava of the Steel Legion Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Radiant, Serra Archangel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Fourteenth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourteenth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Second Doctor Martha Jones The Second Doctor // Martha Jones
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Second Doctor Peri Brown The Second Doctor // Peri Brown
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Second Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Second Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces