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The War Doctor
Price tag $0.17

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

#2906 Current Rank
#2873 Last Week
#2716 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.

Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.94

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
+54% Synergy $0.53
The Day of the Doctor The Day of the Doctor
+51% Synergy $0.10
Ryan Sinclair Ryan Sinclair
+49% Synergy $0.18
Gallifrey Falls // No More Gallifrey Falls // No More
+49% Synergy $0.22
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+45% Synergy $0.24
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+45% Synergy $0.54
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+45% Synergy $0.44
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+43% Synergy $3.73
TARDIS TARDIS
+41% Synergy $0.11
The Pandorica The Pandorica
+41% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+41% Synergy $0.54
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+40% Synergy $10.39
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+39% Synergy $0.14
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+37% Synergy $3.70
Farewell Farewell
+35% Synergy $3.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.32
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $3.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+20% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+14% Synergy $1.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+23% Synergy $28.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $50.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $36.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+37% Synergy $1.60
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+31% Synergy $0.07
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+30% Synergy $5.51
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+30% Synergy $0.15
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+28% Synergy $1.56
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+28% Synergy $4.65
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.10
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+25% Synergy $0.05
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+23% Synergy $0.29
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+23% Synergy $0.35
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+23% Synergy $0.09
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+21% Synergy $0.18
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+21% Synergy $2.06
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+21% Synergy $1.36
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+20% Synergy $0.20
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+19% Synergy $0.13
Weftblade Enhancer Weftblade Enhancer
+19% Synergy $0.03
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+18% Synergy $0.77
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+17% Synergy $1.79
Astelli Reclaimer Astelli Reclaimer
+16% Synergy $0.29
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+16% Synergy $0.25
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.09
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+16% Synergy $0.08
Caparocti Sunborn Caparocti Sunborn
+15% Synergy $0.05
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.18
Dinosaurs on a Spaceship Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
+15% Synergy $3.66
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+13% Synergy $3.57
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+13% Synergy $0.25
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+13% Synergy $9.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+12% Synergy $0.33
Strago and Relm Strago and Relm
+12% Synergy $0.15
Judoon Enforcers Judoon Enforcers
+12% Synergy $0.10
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+11% Synergy $2.13
Dark Apostle Dark Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.27
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+10% Synergy $0.26
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $1.98
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+10% Synergy $1.05
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+10% Synergy $0.13
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+10% Synergy $0.96
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+10% Synergy $0.09
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+9% Synergy $0.20
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
+9% Synergy $0.07
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+9% Synergy $0.15
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+7% Synergy $31.45
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+5% Synergy $1.40
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $29.53
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $12.47
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+1% Synergy $10.37
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.69

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+28% Synergy $1.02
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+28% Synergy $0.22
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+27% Synergy $0.08
Divine Smite Divine Smite
+26% Synergy $0.06
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+23% Synergy $3.87
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+22% Synergy $9.52
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+21% Synergy $15.61
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.09
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+18% Synergy $2.28
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+17% Synergy $10.58
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+17% Synergy $9.20
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+15% Synergy $0.12
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+14% Synergy $0.70
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+11% Synergy $6.67
Timecrafting Timecrafting
+9% Synergy $0.48
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+9% Synergy $0.08
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.19
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+8% Synergy $0.30
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+8% Synergy $0.07
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+8% Synergy $0.04
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+7% Synergy $0.08
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $6.78
Semester's End Semester's End
+6% Synergy $0.76
Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+6% Synergy $0.09
Seize Opportunity Seize Opportunity
+6% Synergy $0.03
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.32
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+5% Synergy $0.32
Devouring Light Devouring Light
+5% Synergy $0.05
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+4% Synergy $0.44
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.33
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
0% Synergy $9.63
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $52.71
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $7.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.51
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $18.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-10% Synergy $0.46
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-13% Synergy $2.27
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $5.24
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-15% Synergy $0.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-23% Synergy $0.65

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
+26% Synergy $0.16
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.13
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+23% Synergy $1.36
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+19% Synergy $0.68
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+16% Synergy $0.19
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+15% Synergy $6.55
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+14% Synergy $2.64
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+13% Synergy $0.23
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+11% Synergy $1.61
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+10% Synergy $1.60
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+8% Synergy $0.14
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+8% Synergy $0.16
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+8% Synergy $0.46
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+7% Synergy $13.64
Suplex Suplex
+7% Synergy $0.10
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+7% Synergy $0.04
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $6.31
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+6% Synergy $0.38
Plasma Bolt Plasma Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.03
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+5% Synergy $0.36
Explosive Getaway Explosive Getaway
+5% Synergy $0.09
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.88
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.26
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $3.60
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.45
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $4.78
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.18

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+35% Synergy $43.76
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+27% Synergy $4.35
The Moment The Moment
+26% Synergy $0.13
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+22% Synergy $0.24
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+17% Synergy $0.28
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $3.47
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+14% Synergy $0.16
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+13% Synergy $13.82
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+13% Synergy $0.84
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+13% Synergy $0.26
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+10% Synergy $5.16
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $2.20
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $4.39
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+10% Synergy $13.12
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+10% Synergy $3.39
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+8% Synergy $2.31
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+8% Synergy $20.45
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $23.08
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Haystack Haystack
+7% Synergy $1.94
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $17.06
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $8.29
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $3.96
Rotating Fireplace Rotating Fireplace
+6% Synergy $0.14
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+5% Synergy $0.05
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+5% Synergy $0.16
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $16.15
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+4% Synergy $9.20
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.46
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+2% Synergy $8.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $19.88

Enchantments

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

The Flux The Flux
+33% Synergy $0.20
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+31% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+28% Synergy $5.14
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+24% Synergy $23.38
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+21% Synergy $0.19
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+18% Synergy $1.50
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+18% Synergy $0.18
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+17% Synergy $0.41
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+16% Synergy $0.10
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+15% Synergy $9.29
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+15% Synergy $0.35
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+15% Synergy $0.28
Out of Time Out of Time
+13% Synergy $0.21
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+11% Synergy $0.10
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+11% Synergy $1.39
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+10% Synergy $0.08
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+10% Synergy $16.57
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $10.57
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+8% Synergy $2.50
Crack in Time Crack in Time
+7% Synergy $0.10
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+7% Synergy $0.37
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+6% Synergy $0.45
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.19
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.04
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+5% Synergy $0.34
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+5% Synergy $0.13
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+3% Synergy $0.43
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+3% Synergy $3.04
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $1.74
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $3.90
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $8.08
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.50
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy $19.61
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.99
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-4% Synergy $2.96
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $22.17

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+24% Synergy $0.91
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+21% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+24% Synergy $0.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+22% Synergy $0.65
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+20% Synergy $0.07
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.15
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+13% Synergy $0.65
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+11% Synergy $1.07
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+9% Synergy $0.20
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.12
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $3.04
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.52
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.58
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $6.04
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $7.92
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.27
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-7% Synergy $0.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.05
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+11% Synergy $0.52
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+9% Synergy $1.14
Blitzball Blitzball
+8% Synergy $0.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $1.21
White Auracite White Auracite
+6% Synergy $0.10
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+6% Synergy $2.68
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+5% Synergy $0.03
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.29
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+3% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.48
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-15% Synergy $0.58

Lands

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

Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+20% Synergy $2.75
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+16% Synergy $2.86
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+12% Synergy $5.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.21
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+7% Synergy $0.06
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+7% Synergy $0.08
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+6% Synergy $0.13
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+6% Synergy $0.42
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $12.92
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+4% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.16
Command Bridge Command Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.05
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.13
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+3% Synergy $0.11
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $19.91
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.04
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.15
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $6.61
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
0% Synergy $0.24
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
0% Synergy $0.19
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.79
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.15
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $6.99
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.17
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-5% Synergy $9.01
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-5% Synergy $0.09
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.19
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $326.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $22.48
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.12
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-8% Synergy $0.32
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-13% Synergy $6.83

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