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The War Doctor
Price tag $0.31

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

#3804 Current Rank
#3086 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The War Doctor.

Doctor's Companions

The War Doctor can have any of these 25 companions.

High Synergy Cards

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

The Day of the Doctor The Day of the Doctor
+50% Synergy $0.17
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+49% Synergy $0.35
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+44% Synergy $0.32
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+44% Synergy $0.54
Gallifrey Falls // No More Gallifrey Falls // No More
+44% Synergy $0.38
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+42% Synergy $5.30
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+41% Synergy $6.82
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+40% Synergy $0.82
Ryan Sinclair Ryan Sinclair
+40% Synergy $0.25
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+39% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+37% Synergy $0.24
The Pandorica The Pandorica
+37% Synergy $0.23
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+36% Synergy $0.24
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+35% Synergy $69.05
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+34% Synergy $8.15
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+31% Synergy $2.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $3.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $0.90
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.92
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+36% Synergy $6.47
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+18% Synergy $41.76
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $54.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $57.08

Creatures

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

Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+34% Synergy $0.58
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+33% Synergy $1.88
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+30% Synergy $1.13
Norin the Wary Norin the Wary
+27% Synergy $22.64
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+26% Synergy $0.22
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+25% Synergy $0.34
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+23% Synergy $2.12
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.15
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+21% Synergy $0.38
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+21% Synergy $3.97
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+19% Synergy $6.21
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+19% Synergy $0.17
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+16% Synergy $0.27
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+16% Synergy $0.35
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+16% Synergy $13.85
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+16% Synergy $1.04
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+16% Synergy $0.06
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+14% Synergy $1.94
Judoon Enforcers Judoon Enforcers
+14% Synergy $0.26
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+14% Synergy $0.31
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+13% Synergy $3.77
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+13% Synergy $0.14
Caparocti Sunborn Caparocti Sunborn
+13% Synergy $0.16
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+12% Synergy $0.44
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+12% Synergy $1.69
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+11% Synergy $2.24
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+11% Synergy $10.02
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+11% Synergy $6.82
Sibylline Soothsayer Sibylline Soothsayer
+11% Synergy $0.17
Dinosaurs on a Spaceship Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
+11% Synergy $9.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $45.33
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
+10% Synergy $0.20
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+10% Synergy $0.41
Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant Bell Borca, Spectral Sergeant
+10% Synergy $0.18
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+10% Synergy $0.28
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.32
Astelli Reclaimer Astelli Reclaimer
+10% Synergy $0.27
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+9% Synergy $0.23
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+9% Synergy $10.62
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+8% Synergy $25.95
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+8% Synergy $2.94
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+7% Synergy $0.29
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $52.58
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $14.05
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+6% Synergy $0.33
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+3% Synergy $1.14
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+1% Synergy $19.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $55.02

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+28% Synergy $0.24
Divine Smite Divine Smite
+24% Synergy $0.14
Calamity's Wake Calamity's Wake
+24% Synergy $0.16
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+21% Synergy $9.67
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+20% Synergy $2.73
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.26
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+19% Synergy $7.51
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+18% Synergy $13.28
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+17% Synergy $3.64
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
+16% Synergy $23.44
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+16% Synergy $0.69
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+15% Synergy $18.03
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+15% Synergy $0.23
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+14% Synergy $0.26
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+13% Synergy $7.15
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+11% Synergy $0.15
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+10% Synergy $0.48
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+9% Synergy $5.60
Semester's End Semester's End
+8% Synergy $1.06
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+7% Synergy $0.24
Forsake the Worldly Forsake the Worldly
+7% Synergy $0.31
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+7% Synergy $0.50
Timecrafting Timecrafting
+7% Synergy $0.50
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+6% Synergy $0.58
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+6% Synergy $0.17
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+5% Synergy $0.22
Airbending Lesson Airbending Lesson
+5% Synergy $0.15
Not on My Watch Not on My Watch
+5% Synergy $0.15
Angelic Ascension Angelic Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.27
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+3% Synergy $0.65
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $12.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $11.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $2.18
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $68.21
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $21.19
Dispatch Dispatch
-8% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.32
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-13% Synergy $4.63
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-14% Synergy $2.53
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-19% Synergy $3.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-20% Synergy $1.42

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 $0.17
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+25% Synergy $0.30
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+18% Synergy $1.69
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+16% Synergy $3.58
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+15% Synergy $2.28
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+14% Synergy $0.60
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+13% Synergy $0.44
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+12% Synergy $0.33
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+11% Synergy $27.39
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+11% Synergy $6.06
Explosive Getaway Explosive Getaway
+8% Synergy $0.10
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+8% Synergy $0.29
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $7.16
Revoke Existence Revoke Existence
+7% Synergy $0.11
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+7% Synergy $0.53
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+6% Synergy $0.41
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+6% Synergy $0.04
Another Round Another Round
+5% Synergy $0.35
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+5% Synergy $0.24
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.29
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+4% Synergy $0.38
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.51
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy $14.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.64
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.31
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $5.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+26% Synergy $0.34
The Moment The Moment
+23% Synergy $0.28
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.21
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+18% Synergy $4.24
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+17% Synergy $5.56
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+14% Synergy $13.17
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+13% Synergy $0.27
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+12% Synergy $0.29
Haystack Haystack
+12% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+11% Synergy $0.37
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+10% Synergy $2.04
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+9% Synergy $3.77
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $20.43
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $3.94
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $36.24
Luxior, Giada's Gift Luxior, Giada's Gift
+7% Synergy $4.12
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.78
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+6% Synergy $0.45
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $7.62
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $3.74
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.54
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+5% Synergy $25.98
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+5% Synergy $0.15
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $12.27
Rotating Fireplace Rotating Fireplace
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $10.91
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+4% Synergy $4.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.32
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.23

Enchantments

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

The Flux The Flux
+28% Synergy $0.31
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+27% Synergy $0.26
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+25% Synergy $14.79
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+23% Synergy $4.26
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+21% Synergy $0.25
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+18% Synergy $12.19
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+18% Synergy $0.30
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+17% Synergy $0.22
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+15% Synergy $1.60
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+14% Synergy $1.45
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+12% Synergy $22.06
Out of Time Out of Time
+12% Synergy $0.34
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+11% Synergy $1.50
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+11% Synergy $4.95
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+11% Synergy $2.82
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+11% Synergy $0.43
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+11% Synergy $2.68
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+10% Synergy $0.31
Four Knocks Four Knocks
+10% Synergy $0.60
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $16.71
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+9% Synergy $0.29
Crack in Time Crack in Time
+8% Synergy $0.21
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+7% Synergy $12.25
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+6% Synergy $0.43
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+6% Synergy $0.38
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+6% Synergy $1.05
Summoner's Sending Summoner's Sending
+6% Synergy $0.25
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+5% Synergy $0.34
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.17
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.26
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+5% Synergy $0.32
Equipoise Equipoise
+5% Synergy $4.14
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+4% Synergy $0.64
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.68
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+3% Synergy $7.32
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $11.29
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.52
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+2% Synergy $0.95
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+1% Synergy $3.30
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $3.46
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+1% Synergy $32.01
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-2% Synergy $2.18
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $14.83

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+26% Synergy $1.98
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+13% Synergy $2.86
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.29

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+21% Synergy $0.23
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+18% Synergy $1.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+14% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.40
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+13% Synergy $1.52
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+11% Synergy $0.64
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.40
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+6% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.23
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+5% Synergy $1.95
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.07
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $9.76
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+3% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $10.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.65
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+1% Synergy $1.23
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.26
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-5% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $38.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+12% Synergy $3.92
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+10% Synergy $1.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.92
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.34
White Auracite White Auracite
+5% Synergy $0.16
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+5% Synergy $1.55
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+5% Synergy $11.90
Boros Cluestone Boros Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.19
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-15% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.29
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+11% Synergy $3.45
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+10% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.32
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+8% Synergy $0.32
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $1.20
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+4% Synergy $15.90
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+4% Synergy $0.62
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $34.32
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+3% Synergy $1.09
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.18
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.01
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $38.90
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.29
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+1% Synergy $8.23
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.35
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-2% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $0.97
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.35
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.19
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $32.49
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-5% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.33
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $341.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $10.64
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy $0.34
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.31
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.31
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.58
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $10.73
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.37
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-11% Synergy $0.32
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-14% Synergy $10.79

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