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The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair: Group Hug
Price tag $0.70

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human

The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
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Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 56% Group Hug 19% Card Draw 5% Planeswalkers 5% Artifacts 2%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
Ryan Sinclair Ryan Sinclair

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair's Group Hug builds — cards that lean hardest into the Group Hug theme.

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+99% Synergy $1.96
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+99% Synergy $7.86
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+99% Synergy $5.14
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+99% Synergy $0.38
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+98% Synergy $5.40
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+92% Synergy $0.24
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+91% Synergy $5.88
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+91% Synergy $0.37
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+91% Synergy $5.24
Swans of Bryn Argoll Swans of Bryn Argoll
+100% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

The staple cards most The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair Group Hug decks run as their core.

Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+91% Synergy $0.38
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+91% Synergy $4.68
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+90% Synergy $0.47
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+90% Synergy $0.26
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+87% Synergy $3.85
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+86% Synergy $3.91
Runeflare Trap Runeflare Trap
+83% Synergy $0.22
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+83% Synergy $1.49
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+82% Synergy $9.49
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+81% Synergy $1.48

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair Group Hug game on their own.

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+6% Synergy $17.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Group Hug plan in The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+82% Synergy $2.81
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+81% Synergy $0.50
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+80% Synergy $0.28
Lore Broker Lore Broker
+75% Synergy $0.49
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+74% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+70% Synergy $10.47
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+57% Synergy $1.72
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+57% Synergy $7.03
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $2.78
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+24% Synergy $8.74
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+18% Synergy $0.92
Balor Balor
+17% Synergy $5.34
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+17% Synergy $1.28
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+16% Synergy $5.86
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+16% Synergy $7.84
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+15% Synergy $0.78
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $0.77
The Locust God The Locust God
+10% Synergy $8.60
Viseling Viseling
+8% Synergy $0.41
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
+8% Synergy $0.34
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+8% Synergy $0.35
Kukemssa Pirates Kukemssa Pirates
+8% Synergy $2.12
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+8% Synergy $0.12
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+8% Synergy $0.22
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+8% Synergy $0.95
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+8% Synergy $0.44
Skaab Ruinator Skaab Ruinator
+8% Synergy $0.53
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+8% Synergy $0.28
Pathmaker Initiate Pathmaker Initiate
+8% Synergy $0.05
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+8% Synergy $0.20
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $0.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.32
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+6% Synergy $2.24
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+5% Synergy $3.20
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+5% Synergy $1.98
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+5% Synergy $7.71
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+5% Synergy $0.30
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+5% Synergy $0.49
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $4.38
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+4% Synergy $0.19
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+3% Synergy $0.25
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+3% Synergy $5.98
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
-5% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $58.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair's Group Hug deck ahead.

Mirrorweave Mirrorweave
+75% Synergy $1.28
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+74% Synergy $2.79
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+74% Synergy $2.16
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+73% Synergy $2.59
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+73% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+67% Synergy $1.46
Divide by Zero Divide by Zero
+67% Synergy $0.26
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+66% Synergy $0.44
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+66% Synergy $0.08
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+56% Synergy $0.20
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+51% Synergy $2.54
Geistwave Geistwave
+50% Synergy $0.25
Interdict Interdict
+33% Synergy $0.34
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+16% Synergy $2.37
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+15% Synergy $2.38
Carom Carom
+8% Synergy $0.04
Break Ties Break Ties
+8% Synergy $0.09
Aether Tradewinds Aether Tradewinds
+8% Synergy $0.10
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+8% Synergy $0.18
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+8% Synergy $0.61
Riot Control Riot Control
+8% Synergy $0.30
Toils of Night and Day Toils of Night and Day
+8% Synergy $0.20
Abstruse Interference Abstruse Interference
+8% Synergy $0.07
Take the Bait Take the Bait
+7% Synergy $4.63
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.38
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+7% Synergy $2.53
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+7% Synergy $0.24
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+7% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+6% Synergy $3.78
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.62
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+3% Synergy $3.76
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.49
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $1.91
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $3.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-15% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-43% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Group Hug game plan forward for The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair.

Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+72% Synergy $1.73
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+22% Synergy $0.28
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+17% Synergy $4.11
Windfall Windfall
+16% Synergy $4.34
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+8% Synergy $0.26
Churning Eddy Churning Eddy
+8% Synergy $0.15
Morningtide Morningtide
+8% Synergy $0.40
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+7% Synergy $3.71
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $2.61
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+6% Synergy $0.35
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $4.96
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $5.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.82
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+2% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.21
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair Group Hug decks.

Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+80% Synergy $10.93
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+75% Synergy $1.56
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+69% Synergy $20.05
Black Vise Black Vise
+17% Synergy $4.72
Iron Maiden Iron Maiden
+17% Synergy $13.33
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+16% Synergy $15.83
Conjurer's Bauble Conjurer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $1.11
Armageddon Clock Armageddon Clock
+8% Synergy $6.04
Misers' Cage Misers' Cage
+8% Synergy $1.99
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+8% Synergy $0.37
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+8% Synergy $50.20
Skullcage Skullcage
+8% Synergy $0.35
Blade of Shared Souls Blade of Shared Souls
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+8% Synergy $10.64
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+8% Synergy $0.30
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+8% Synergy $1.71
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+7% Synergy $12.43
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+6% Synergy $1.65
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+6% Synergy $6.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Group Hug strategy in The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair decks.

Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+75% Synergy $0.75
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+75% Synergy $1.79
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+74% Synergy $475.15
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+73% Synergy $1.95
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+32% Synergy $0.37
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+30% Synergy $29.28
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+24% Synergy $0.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy $3.52
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $3.09
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+8% Synergy $0.12
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+8% Synergy $4.02
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+8% Synergy $0.35
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+8% Synergy $0.26
Shared Fate Shared Fate
+8% Synergy $0.63
Ocular Halo Ocular Halo
+8% Synergy $0.14
Statecraft Statecraft
+7% Synergy $2.98
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.88
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+5% Synergy $3.94
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.27

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair's Group Hug game plan.

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+24% Synergy $1.73
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+8% Synergy $1.76
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $4.26

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair Group Hug decks.

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+75% Synergy $2.18
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+74% Synergy $5.35
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+66% Synergy $1.71
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+62% Synergy $0.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+57% Synergy $2.76
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+54% Synergy $2.14
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+46% Synergy $0.88
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+8% Synergy $0.07
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+8% Synergy $0.24
Lupinflower Village Lupinflower Village
+8% Synergy $0.29
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+8% Synergy $0.20
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+8% Synergy $0.19
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.32
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+5% Synergy $0.31
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-5% Synergy $2.16

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair's Group Hug strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+80% Synergy $0.34
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+64% Synergy $3.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+60% Synergy $2.60
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+57% Synergy $14.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+52% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+39% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+33% Synergy $2.01
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+24% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.46
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $4.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-1% Synergy $1.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-6% Synergy $0.39
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-12% Synergy $0.48

Lands

The mana base behind The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair's Group Hug decks.

Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+65% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+63% Synergy $0.32
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+62% Synergy $0.31
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+62% Synergy $0.28
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+56% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+56% Synergy $0.39
Port Town Port Town
+49% Synergy $0.22
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+45% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+44% Synergy $0.26
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+43% Synergy $0.39
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+41% Synergy $6.48
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+30% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+28% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+25% Synergy $0.25
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+25% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.36
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+10% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $1.02
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+8% Synergy $9.28
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+8% Synergy $0.22
Raucous Carnival Raucous Carnival
+8% Synergy $0.24
Night Market Night Market
+8% Synergy $0.07
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+8% Synergy $0.35
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+8% Synergy $0.14
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.34
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+1% Synergy $11.09
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
0% Synergy $23.48
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $11.43
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-5% Synergy $5.38
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-14% Synergy $0.26
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-15% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-16% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-18% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-18% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-21% Synergy $15.52
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-22% Synergy $18.75
Training Center Training Center
-22% Synergy $15.42
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-25% Synergy $8.39
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-28% Synergy $16.19
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-33% Synergy $11.18

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The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Eighth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Eighth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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Brallin, Skyshark Rider Shabraz, the Skyshark Brallin, Skyshark Rider // Shabraz, the Skyshark
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
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Volo, Itinerant Scholar Dragon Cultist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Dragon Cultist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Siani, Eye of the Storm Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Siani, Eye of the Storm
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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Feywild Visitor Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Feywild Visitor
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
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Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Popular Entertainer Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Popular Entertainer
Alora, Merry Thief Folk Hero Alora, Merry Thief // Folk Hero
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Second Doctor Donna Noble The Second Doctor // Donna Noble
The Second Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Second Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
The Second Doctor Susan Foreman The Second Doctor // Susan Foreman
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
The Eleventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix