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The War Doctor
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureDoctor

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3576 Current Rank
#3877 Last Week
#3021 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The War Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The War Doctor can have any of these 25 companions.

New Cards

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

Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+7% Synergy $0.56
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+3% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The War Doctor's abilities and overall game plan.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+50% Synergy $0.95
The Day of the Doctor The Day of the Doctor
+50% Synergy $0.19
Gallifrey Falls // No More Gallifrey Falls // No More
+48% Synergy $0.38
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+45% Synergy $1.21
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+44% Synergy $0.34
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+42% Synergy $5.20
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+41% Synergy $6.45
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+40% Synergy $0.77
Ryan Sinclair Ryan Sinclair
+40% Synergy $0.32
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+38% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

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

The Pandorica The Pandorica
+37% Synergy $0.29
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+36% Synergy $0.26
TARDIS TARDIS
+36% Synergy $0.20
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+35% Synergy $10.59
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+34% Synergy $1.87
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+32% Synergy $59.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+11% Synergy $1.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.85

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+36% Synergy $7.19
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+17% Synergy $43.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+33% Synergy $3.54
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+28% Synergy $4.41
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+28% Synergy $20.17
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+26% Synergy $0.31
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+25% Synergy $0.23
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+23% Synergy $2.14
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+22% Synergy $0.39
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+22% Synergy $4.14
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.20
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+22% Synergy $0.15
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+17% Synergy $8.40
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+17% Synergy $0.29
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+17% Synergy $0.31
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+17% Synergy $0.16
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+16% Synergy $0.81
Judoon Enforcers Judoon Enforcers
+16% Synergy $0.21
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+15% Synergy $2.09
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+15% Synergy $12.84
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.24
Caparocti Sunborn Caparocti Sunborn
+13% Synergy $0.13
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+13% Synergy $1.56
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+13% Synergy $0.31
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+12% Synergy $4.09
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+12% Synergy $10.88
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+12% Synergy $10.01
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+12% Synergy $0.22
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+12% Synergy $0.17
Dinosaurs on a Spaceship Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
+12% Synergy $9.29
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+11% Synergy $0.53
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+11% Synergy $2.28
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+11% Synergy $0.40
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+11% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.30
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
+10% Synergy $0.16
Astelli Reclaimer Astelli Reclaimer
+10% Synergy $0.26
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+10% Synergy $0.12
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+10% Synergy $0.26
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+10% Synergy $1.97
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $42.97
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+9% Synergy $13.10
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+8% Synergy $0.59
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+8% Synergy $26.34
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+8% Synergy $3.07
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+7% Synergy $0.35
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $54.35
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+4% Synergy $12.99
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+4% Synergy $1.78
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+2% Synergy $19.40
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-1% Synergy $15.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+28% Synergy $1.28
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+28% Synergy $0.28
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+24% Synergy $0.20
Divine Smite Divine Smite
+22% Synergy $0.13
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+21% Synergy $2.94
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+20% Synergy $10.47
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+20% Synergy $12.05
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.17
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+18% Synergy $3.73
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+17% Synergy $7.97
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+17% Synergy $0.25
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+15% Synergy $22.86
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+14% Synergy $0.74
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+14% Synergy $17.76
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+14% Synergy $0.27
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+11% Synergy $7.92
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+10% Synergy $0.16
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+10% Synergy $0.45
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+9% Synergy $0.27
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+8% Synergy $5.67
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $1.21
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+7% Synergy $0.90
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+7% Synergy $0.17
Timecrafting Timecrafting
+7% Synergy $0.45
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+7% Synergy $0.16
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+6% Synergy $0.22
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.15
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+6% Synergy $0.20
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+5% Synergy $0.47
Devouring Light Devouring Light
+5% Synergy $0.09
Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.24
Not on My Watch Not on My Watch
+5% Synergy $0.15
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+4% Synergy $0.44
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.90
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $12.01
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $10.21
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-2% Synergy $1.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.51
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.39
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $66.45
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $6.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-9% Synergy $18.36
Dispatch Dispatch
-9% Synergy $0.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.37
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-12% Synergy $4.99
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-15% Synergy $2.20
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-19% Synergy $3.75
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-21% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

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

The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+24% Synergy $0.22
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.15
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+19% Synergy $5.07
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+16% Synergy $0.98
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+14% Synergy $1.76
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+14% Synergy $3.04
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+12% Synergy $0.25
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+12% Synergy $24.44
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+12% Synergy $6.53
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+12% Synergy $3.27
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $6.29
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+8% Synergy $0.35
Explosive Getaway Explosive Getaway
+8% Synergy $0.14
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+8% Synergy $0.41
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+8% Synergy $0.28
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+7% Synergy $0.13
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+7% Synergy $0.04
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.23
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+4% Synergy $0.38
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+4% Synergy $0.09
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.09
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy $14.70
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.74
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.31
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $6.35
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.56
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.58
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+24% Synergy $0.34
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $4.32
The Moment The Moment
+21% Synergy $0.31
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+18% Synergy $5.18
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+17% Synergy $5.67
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+13% Synergy $0.25
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+12% Synergy $13.39
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+12% Synergy $0.30
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+11% Synergy $1.80
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+10% Synergy $19.79
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+10% Synergy $0.39
Haystack Haystack
+10% Synergy $0.23
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $3.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $3.24
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+8% Synergy $4.09
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $32.43
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $7.04
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+6% Synergy $0.37
Rotating Fireplace Rotating Fireplace
+6% Synergy $0.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.50
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $2.85
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+5% Synergy $24.11
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+5% Synergy $0.14
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $15.81
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $28.23
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+4% Synergy $2.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+3% Synergy $10.97
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.96

Enchantments

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

The Flux The Flux
+28% Synergy $0.29
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+27% Synergy $14.70
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+25% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+23% Synergy $3.79
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+21% Synergy $0.27
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+18% Synergy $11.67
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+17% Synergy $0.29
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+16% Synergy $1.74
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+16% Synergy $0.24
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+14% Synergy $1.51
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+12% Synergy $3.35
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+12% Synergy $0.16
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+12% Synergy $1.54
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+12% Synergy $0.34
Out of Time Out of Time
+12% Synergy $0.24
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+11% Synergy $32.07
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+10% Synergy $0.20
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+10% Synergy $0.66
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+10% Synergy $2.01
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+9% Synergy $3.65
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $21.82
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+8% Synergy $9.45
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+7% Synergy $0.44
Crack in Time Crack in Time
+7% Synergy $0.16
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+7% Synergy $0.44
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+6% Synergy $1.01
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+5% Synergy $0.29
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.29
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+5% Synergy $0.24
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+4% Synergy $0.55
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.78
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $5.86
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $5.23
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+2% Synergy $0.89
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $12.25
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $1.29
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $27.96
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.88
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-1% Synergy $3.62
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $25.63
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-7% Synergy $6.18

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+25% Synergy $1.34
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+14% Synergy $2.95
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $1.60

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+22% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+18% Synergy $1.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.44
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+15% Synergy $1.78
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.16
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+10% Synergy $0.62
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.30
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.70
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $9.15
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.48
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $8.95
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $1.48
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $11.01
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.44
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.92
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $37.08
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.26
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-6% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+12% Synergy $4.07
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+11% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.55
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $1.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
White Auracite White Auracite
+5% Synergy $0.19
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+5% Synergy $1.38
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+5% Synergy $0.12
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.01
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-15% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+12% Synergy $2.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.29
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+8% Synergy $5.81
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+8% Synergy $0.27
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+6% Synergy $1.72
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+6% Synergy $0.19
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.31
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $33.69
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.33
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+5% Synergy $0.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $15.45
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+4% Synergy $1.03
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.25
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.37
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $7.40
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $11.23
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $1.00
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.37
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.56
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.39
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $29.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.30
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $331.42
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.31
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-5% Synergy $0.20
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $10.79
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.60
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $10.53
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.33
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-10% Synergy $0.38
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-13% Synergy $13.49

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