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The War Doctor // Dan Lewis
Price tag $0.55

Legendary CreatureDoctor Human

The War Doctor Dan Lewis

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:

New Cards

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

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+91% Synergy $18.49
Judgment Bolt Judgment Bolt
+49% Synergy $0.22
Beatrix, Loyal General Beatrix, Loyal General
+48% Synergy $0.82
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
+44% Synergy $0.89
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+39% Synergy $41.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+86% Synergy $0.96
Bludgeon Brawl Bludgeon Brawl
+83% Synergy $0.38
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+81% Synergy $2.03
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+77% Synergy $3.84
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+73% Synergy $0.95
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+73% Synergy $1.97
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+65% Synergy $1.91
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+56% Synergy $40.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+41% Synergy $59.09

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+35% Synergy $70.47
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $54.62
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $59.61
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $35.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $39.59

Creatures

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

Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+68% Synergy $5.41
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+50% Synergy $1.24
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
+48% Synergy $4.14
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+47% Synergy $0.22
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
+47% Synergy $0.70
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+46% Synergy $8.38
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+46% Synergy $0.30
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+44% Synergy $3.24
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+41% Synergy $5.07
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+33% Synergy $0.32
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
+33% Synergy $8.33
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+32% Synergy $0.40
Kemba, Kha Regent Kemba, Kha Regent
+32% Synergy $0.28
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
+31% Synergy $0.13
Leonin Shikari Leonin Shikari
+31% Synergy $5.05
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+27% Synergy $0.31
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+26% Synergy $26.71
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+24% Synergy $10.85
Cloud, Planet's Champion Cloud, Planet's Champion
+24% Synergy $2.31
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+24% Synergy $2.24
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+22% Synergy $0.89
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+21% Synergy $0.18
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+21% Synergy $0.23
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+20% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Kaboomist Goblin Kaboomist
+17% Synergy $0.39
Armament Master Armament Master
+17% Synergy $0.20
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+17% Synergy $4.92
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+16% Synergy $6.82
Auriok Steelshaper Auriok Steelshaper
+16% Synergy $0.76
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+15% Synergy $1.91
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+15% Synergy $4.53
Loyal Unicorn Loyal Unicorn
+15% Synergy $0.22
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
+15% Synergy $4.52
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
+15% Synergy $0.50
Duplicant Duplicant
+15% Synergy $0.30
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+15% Synergy $0.83
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+15% Synergy $0.37
Stone Haven Outfitter Stone Haven Outfitter
+15% Synergy $0.36
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+15% Synergy $3.50
Fervent Champion Fervent Champion
+15% Synergy $0.34
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+14% Synergy $0.74
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+14% Synergy $0.81
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+13% Synergy $2.93
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+13% Synergy $21.20
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+12% Synergy $0.74
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+12% Synergy $10.45
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+11% Synergy $12.01
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.32
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+11% Synergy $0.77
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+11% Synergy $0.46

Instants

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

Inventory Management Inventory Management
+43% Synergy $3.27
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+16% Synergy $0.29
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+16% Synergy $0.41
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+15% Synergy $5.07
Chance for Glory Chance for Glory
+13% Synergy $1.87
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+10% Synergy $16.98
Reprieve Reprieve
+8% Synergy $1.04
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $13.52
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-1% Synergy $3.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $2.06
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.90
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-35% Synergy $4.15

Sorceries

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

Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+48% Synergy $0.25
Goldwardens' Gambit Goldwardens' Gambit
+47% Synergy $0.36
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+31% Synergy $2107.72
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $0.84
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+18% Synergy $2.67
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+15% Synergy $6.96
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+14% Synergy $7.96
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $3.91
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $2.87
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+50% Synergy $0.26
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+49% Synergy $35.87
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+46% Synergy $0.50
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+43% Synergy $1.11
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+36% Synergy $2.26
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+33% Synergy $0.36
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+33% Synergy $2.43
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+33% Synergy $0.39
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+32% Synergy $1.45
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+31% Synergy $0.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $8.63
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+28% Synergy $1.32
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+28% Synergy $31.61
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+25% Synergy $1.38
Survivor's Med Kit Survivor's Med Kit
+25% Synergy $0.29
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+25% Synergy $0.10
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+25% Synergy $3.54
Lotus Ring Lotus Ring
+25% Synergy $1.36
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+24% Synergy $14.05
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+23% Synergy $15.68
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+23% Synergy $32.80
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+23% Synergy $4.67
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+22% Synergy $19.24
Short Bow Short Bow
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+21% Synergy $27.81
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+20% Synergy $23.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.34
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+19% Synergy $7.48
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+19% Synergy $0.32
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+19% Synergy $6.03
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+18% Synergy $11.98
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+17% Synergy $4.41
Chariot of the Sun Chariot of the Sun
+17% Synergy $0.14
War Chariot War Chariot
+17% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Splicer Phyrexian Splicer
+17% Synergy $0.31
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+17% Synergy $0.31
Crook of Condemnation Crook of Condemnation
+17% Synergy $0.11
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+17% Synergy $8.89
Fraying Line Fraying Line
+17% Synergy $0.19
Power Matrix Power Matrix
+16% Synergy $5.35
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+16% Synergy $2.19
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+16% Synergy $0.77
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+16% Synergy $10.11
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+16% Synergy $4.51
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+16% Synergy $0.17
TARDIS TARDIS
+16% Synergy $0.26
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+16% Synergy $0.60
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+16% Synergy $6.56
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+16% Synergy $0.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $3.44

Enchantments

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

Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+44% Synergy $0.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+41% Synergy $27.61
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+39% Synergy $4.49
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+36% Synergy $18.35
Arterial Alchemy Arterial Alchemy
+33% Synergy $0.32
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+32% Synergy $0.30
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+32% Synergy $0.13
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+31% Synergy $12.18
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+31% Synergy $5.88
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+28% Synergy $0.62
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+28% Synergy $0.30
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+28% Synergy $9.61
Armed with Proof Armed with Proof
+25% Synergy $0.28
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+22% Synergy $1.48
Gravity Sphere Gravity Sphere
+17% Synergy $50.66
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+16% Synergy $3.47
The Brothers' War The Brothers' War
+16% Synergy $1.10
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+16% Synergy $1.21
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+16% Synergy $0.33
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+14% Synergy $14.32
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+11% Synergy $2.81
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+11% Synergy $9.31
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+3% Synergy $6.40

Planeswalkers

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

Nahiri, Storm of Stone Nahiri, Storm of Stone
+16% Synergy $0.19

Utility Lands

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

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $14.81
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+23% Synergy $0.34
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+23% Synergy $0.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.38
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+17% Synergy $66.45
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+16% Synergy $2.56
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+15% Synergy $7.03
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $8.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.96
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.59
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.17
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $5.76

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+72% Synergy $18.07
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+47% Synergy $0.96
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+46% Synergy $2.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy $1.87
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+32% Synergy $1.50
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $241.64
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $3.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.30
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+19% Synergy $0.25
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+17% Synergy $4.44
Tooth of Ramos Tooth of Ramos
+17% Synergy $1.50
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+16% Synergy $29.07
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+16% Synergy $0.29
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+16% Synergy $0.35
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+16% Synergy $0.20
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+16% Synergy $0.38
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+16% Synergy $3.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $2.18
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+14% Synergy $0.37
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+14% Synergy $1.78
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+14% Synergy $0.31
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+13% Synergy $0.33
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+12% Synergy $75.06
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.78
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+74% Synergy $0.35
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+72% Synergy $0.32
Power Depot Power Depot
+64% Synergy $0.47
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+42% Synergy $10.50
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+41% Synergy $10.57
Plateau Plateau
+38% Synergy $357.59
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+32% Synergy $8.37
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+32% Synergy $10.31
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+31% Synergy $1.95
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+30% Synergy $14.85
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+22% Synergy $30.48
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+14% Synergy $4.25
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+13% Synergy $0.36
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $5.06
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+11% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+10% Synergy $36.91
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $1.68
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+6% Synergy $0.74
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+2% Synergy $1.58
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
0% Synergy $4.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.36
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.29
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.60
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-24% Synergy $0.27
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-27% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The War Doctor // Dan Lewis.

Alena, Kessig Trapper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The Fifteenth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifteenth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tymna the Weaver Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tymna the Weaver
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
The Eighth Doctor Dan Lewis The Eighth Doctor // Dan Lewis
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The War Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The War Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The War Doctor Nyssa of Traken The War Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Radiant, Serra Archangel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Street Urchin Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Street Urchin
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Prava of the Steel Legion Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Prava of the Steel Legion // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
The First Doctor Dan Lewis The First Doctor // Dan Lewis
Akiri, Line-Slinger Dargo, the Shipwrecker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ravos, Soultender Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ravos, Soultender
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Akiri, Line-Slinger Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akiri, Line-Slinger Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akiri, Line-Slinger // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Alena, Kessig Trapper Prava of the Steel Legion Alena, Kessig Trapper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
The Seventh Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Seventh Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Flaming Fist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Flaming Fist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Akiri, Line-Slinger // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
The Fifteenth Doctor Jo Grant The Fifteenth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Fifteenth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifteenth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifteenth Doctor Romana II The Fifteenth Doctor // Romana II
The Fifteenth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifteenth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akiri, Line-Slinger // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dragon Cultist Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dragon Cultist