Dr. Ian Malcolm
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Legendary Creature — Human Shaman

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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Dr. Ian Malcolm decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Dr. Ian Malcolm's abilities and overall game plan.
Ashnod's Altar
Palani's Hatcher
Goblin Bombardment
High Market
Skullclamp
Nesting Dragon
Maskwood Nexus
Sundering GrowthTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Dr. Ian Malcolm decks.
Ashnod's Altar
Palani's Hatcher
Goblin Bombardment
Skullclamp
Garruk's Uprising
Rampant Growth
Farseek
Cultivate
Swords to PlowsharesGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse
Worldly Tutor
Natural Order
Enlightened Tutor
Aura Shards
Teferi's Protection
Smothering Tithe
Ancient Tomb
FarewellCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Dr. Ian Malcolm's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Nesting Dragon
Dinosaur Egg
Worldspine Wurm
Apex Altisaur
Harmonic Prodigy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
Mirror Entity
Seedborn Muse
Regisaur Alpha
Terastodon
Quartzwood Crasher
Goring Ceratops
Terror of the Peaks
Vaultborn Tyrant
Polyraptor
Blightsteel Colossus
Marauding Raptor
Temple Altisaur
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
Silverclad Ferocidons
Hulking Raptor
Forerunner of the Empire
Ranging Raptors
Rampaging Brontodon
Atzocan Seer
Kinjalli's Sunwing
Wrathful Raptors
Regal Behemoth
Ripjaw Raptor
Otepec Huntmaster
Wakening Sun's Avatar
Wayward SwordtoothInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Dr. Ian Malcolm safe.
Sundering Growth
Rootborn Defenses
Druid's Deliverance
Beast Within
Shields of Velis Vel
Naya Charm
Congregation at Dawn
Worldly Tutor
Personify
Generous Gift
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
Deflecting Swat
Return to Nature
Krosan Grip
Valakut Awakening
Enlightened Tutor
Boros Charm
Teferi's Protection
Chaos Warp
Erode
Nature's Claim
Return of the Wildspeaker
Heroic Intervention
Entish Restoration
Flawless Maneuver
Akroma's Will
Second Harvest
Path to Exile
Stroke of Midnight
Dawn's Truce
HarrowSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Dr. Ian Malcolm's game plan and control the board.
Kodama's Reach
Primal Growth
Blasphemous Act
Three Visits
Austere Command
Natural Order
Ghired's Belligerence
Last March of the Ents
Wrath of God
Explore
Nature's Lore
Rishkar's Expertise
Full Flowering
Skyshroud Claim
Thunderherd Migration
Overwhelming Stampede
Bushwhack
Savage Order
Savage Stomp
Harmonize
Migration Path
Decimate
Shared Roots
Farewell
Finale of Devastation
Chandra's Ignition
Shamanic Revelation
VandalblastUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Maskwood Nexus
Phyrexian Altar
Lightning Greaves
Blasting Station
Swiftfoot Boots
Altar of Dementia
Monster Manual
Thousand-Year Elixir
Scroll Rack
The Great Henge
Ravenous Amulet
The Golden Throne
Illusionist's Bracers
Dino DNA
Sensei's Divining Top
The Skullspore Nexus
Strionic Resonator
Idol of OblivionEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Dr. Ian Malcolm's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Rhythm of the Wild
Life Finds a Way
Martyr's Cause
Warstorm Surge
Growing Ranks
Elemental Bond
Annie Joins Up
Determined Iteration
Parallel Lives
Springleaf Parade
Colossal Majesty
Defense of the Heart
Anointed Procession
Aether Flash
Fires of Yavimaya
Evolutionary Leap
Sylvan Library
Rising of the Day
Greater Good
Welcome to . . .
Aura Shards
Poetic Ingenuity
Lurking Predators
Unnatural Growth
Doubling Season
Utopia Sprawl
Wild Growth
Smothering Tithe
Mirari's Wake
Descendants' Path
Guardian Project
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
Impact TremorsPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Dr. Ian Malcolm to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Huatli, Warrior PoetUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
High Market
Mosswort Bridge
Fountainport
Castle Garenbrig
Temple of the False God
Restless Ridgeline
Reliquary Tower
Rogue's Passage
Ancient Tomb
Three Tree City
Boseiju, Who Endures
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Kessig Wolf RunMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gruul Signet
Selesnya Signet
Patriar's Seal
Boros Signet
Talisman of Impulse
Fellwar Stone
Talisman of Unity
Talisman of Conviction
Arcane Signet
Sol Ring
Commander's Sphere
Herd Heirloom
Chromatic LanternLands
The mana base foundation for Dr. Ian Malcolm decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Gruul Turf
Lazotep Quarry
Selesnya Sanctuary
Rockfall Vale
Boros Garrison
Jungle Shrine
Cinder Glade
Rootbound Crag
Spire Garden
Myriad Landscape
Rugged Highlands
Blossoming Sands
Jetmir's Garden
Bountiful Promenade
Spectator Seating
Sundown Pass
Terramorphic Expanse
Stomping Ground
Overgrown Farmland
Taiga
Plateau
Savannah
Temple of Abandon
Mountain
Evolving Wilds
Sunpetal Grove
Temple Garden
Plains
Forest
Thornspire Verge
Sacred Foundry
Temple of Plenty
Command Tower
Temple of Triumph
Canopy Vista
Clifftop Retreat
Sheltering Landscape
Karplusan Forest
Exotic Orchard
Arid Mesa
Hushwood Verge
Wooded Foothills
Windswept Heath
Fabled Passage
Sungrass Prairie
Battlefield Forge
Game Trail
Brushland
Fortified Village
Path of AncestryDr. Ian Malcolm Deck Stats
Based on 21,789 Dr. Ian Malcolm decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
- Creature 28
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 8
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 28 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 17 basic, 19 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 59 |
| 2024-12 | 57 |
| 2025-01 | 67 |
| 2025-02 | 64 |
| 2025-03 | 57 |
| 2025-04 | 66 |
| 2025-05 | 71 |
| 2025-06 | 102 |
| 2025-07 | 79 |
| 2025-08 | 92 |
| 2025-09 | 88 |
| 2025-10 | 91 |
| 2025-11 | 98 |
| 2025-12 | 91 |
| 2026-01 | 62 |
| 2026-02 | 50 |
| 2026-03 | 66 |
| 2026-04 | 79 |
| 2026-05 | 72 |
| 2026-06 | 75 |
| 2026-07 | 63 |
| 2026-08 | 70 |
| 2026-09 | 86 |
| 2026-10 | 88 |
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