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Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.19

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3632 Current Rank
#3650 Last Month

Doctor Commanders

Ian Chesterton can be the companion for any of these 15 Doctors.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ian Chesterton decks.

Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+32% Synergy $1.48
Origin of Spider-Man Origin of Spider-Man
+16% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ian Chesterton's abilities and overall game plan.

Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+100% Synergy $0.30
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+99% Synergy $0.19
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+92% Synergy $0.09
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+89% Synergy $0.36
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+88% Synergy $0.15
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+88% Synergy $0.30
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+85% Synergy $0.64
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+81% Synergy $0.46
The War Games The War Games
+78% Synergy $0.14
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+77% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ian Chesterton decks.

Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+74% Synergy $0.07
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+74% Synergy $2.03
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+72% Synergy $0.92
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+71% Synergy $0.33
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+70% Synergy $0.73
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+70% Synergy $0.16
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+70% Synergy $0.03
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+70% Synergy $0.06
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+67% Synergy $0.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+21% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+27% Synergy $339.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $36.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ian Chesterton's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+67% Synergy $0.65
Auramancer Auramancer
+64% Synergy $0.06
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+61% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+61% Synergy $1.57
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+61% Synergy $0.25
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+54% Synergy $0.18
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+54% Synergy $2.90
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+52% Synergy $0.08
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+51% Synergy $11.01
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+46% Synergy $0.10
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+45% Synergy $21.31
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+40% Synergy $0.10
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+36% Synergy $0.16
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+33% Synergy $0.06
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+32% Synergy $0.28
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+31% Synergy $0.31
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+31% Synergy $1.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $4.13
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+27% Synergy $1.62
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+26% Synergy $0.56
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $31.18
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+22% Synergy $0.11
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+22% Synergy $0.09
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+22% Synergy $0.07
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+22% Synergy $3.63
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+21% Synergy $0.16
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+21% Synergy $0.18
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.25
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+19% Synergy $0.29
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+18% Synergy $0.10
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+17% Synergy $0.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.26
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+16% Synergy $0.76
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+14% Synergy $0.07
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+13% Synergy $1.63
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+12% Synergy $0.28
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+12% Synergy $5.04
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+12% Synergy $0.25
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+11% Synergy $0.15
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $1.79
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.09
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $3.72
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+5% Synergy $7.03
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+3% Synergy $23.21
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+1% Synergy $0.20
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
-1% Synergy $0.26
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.46
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $1.64
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-20% Synergy $41.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ian Chesterton safe.

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+20% Synergy $0.09
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+7% Synergy $0.04
Disempower Disempower
+7% Synergy $0.12
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.26
Gallant Strike Gallant Strike
+5% Synergy $0.04
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.40
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.23
Get Lost Get Lost
+4% Synergy $4.41
Brought Back Brought Back
+4% Synergy $1.44
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.24
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.68
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.69
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-18% Synergy $17.98
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ian Chesterton's game plan and control the board.

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+55% Synergy $0.77
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+51% Synergy $1.06
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+36% Synergy $0.70
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+25% Synergy $10.23
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+18% Synergy $0.23
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+11% Synergy $0.60
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+11% Synergy $0.19
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+10% Synergy $0.17
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+9% Synergy $0.44
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+7% Synergy $1.60
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+7% Synergy $0.06
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.54
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $122.66
Single Combat Single Combat
+2% Synergy $0.46
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.44
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.27
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-2% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-17% Synergy $3.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+44% Synergy $1.09
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+44% Synergy $6.70
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+34% Synergy $1.97
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+14% Synergy $4.27
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+11% Synergy $5.77
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+9% Synergy $23.74
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $2.56
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+7% Synergy $0.10
Eye of Ojer Taq Apex Observatory Eye of Ojer Taq
+7% Synergy $0.85
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+6% Synergy $2.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $29.61
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+5% Synergy $8.56
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+5% Synergy $0.52
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $1.06
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.26
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $5.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ian Chesterton's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+63% Synergy $0.10
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+59% Synergy $0.18
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+56% Synergy $0.12
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+54% Synergy $0.08
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+52% Synergy $2.19
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+51% Synergy $0.11
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+48% Synergy $6.94
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+48% Synergy $3.35
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+48% Synergy $0.14
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+44% Synergy $0.10
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+41% Synergy $0.04
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+37% Synergy $16.69
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+35% Synergy $0.69
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+31% Synergy $0.76
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+30% Synergy $0.42
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+28% Synergy $4.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+23% Synergy $5.70
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+18% Synergy $0.29
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+18% Synergy $0.10
Urza Assembles the Titans Urza Assembles the Titans
+15% Synergy $0.22
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+14% Synergy $0.50
Opalescence Opalescence
+11% Synergy $25.96
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+10% Synergy $42.89
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $12.62
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.41
Skybind Skybind
+7% Synergy $0.32
Oath of Lieges Oath of Lieges
+7% Synergy $4.12
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Solemnity Solemnity
+6% Synergy $8.60
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $6.75
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+6% Synergy $0.39
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.42
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $2.50
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.19
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $2.99
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+2% Synergy $1.96
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $13.11
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $0.54
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.22
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.25
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $22.02
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $24.39
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-7% Synergy $1.60
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ian Chesterton to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+6% Synergy $5.81
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+69% Synergy $5.98
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+54% Synergy $0.14
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+41% Synergy $0.72
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+36% Synergy $1.87
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+35% Synergy $6.83
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+17% Synergy $1.55
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+16% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+15% Synergy $35.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $1.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $39.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.13
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+7% Synergy $0.53
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $1.24
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.79
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.16
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.09
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.61
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.07
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $3.24
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $7.63
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $3.03
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.15
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy $0.07
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $3.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-13% Synergy $16.79
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $4.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+43% Synergy $8.70
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+41% Synergy $3.64
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+36% Synergy $1.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+31% Synergy $3.55
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+31% Synergy $2.63
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+25% Synergy $23.37
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+23% Synergy $16.72
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+21% Synergy $5.28
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+20% Synergy $2.04
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+15% Synergy $0.26
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+11% Synergy $0.22
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+10% Synergy $0.77
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+7% Synergy $0.27
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+6% Synergy $0.26
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.04
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ian Chesterton decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+28% Synergy $4.13
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+21% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.16
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+17% Synergy $2.48
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+13% Synergy $0.57
Night Market Night Market
+5% Synergy $0.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.52
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.69
Plains Plains
-15% Synergy $0.05

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