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Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.12

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

#4082 Current Rank
#3767 Last Month

Doctor Commanders

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

High Synergy Cards

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

The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+99% Synergy $0.21
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+96% Synergy $0.32
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+92% Synergy $0.20
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+90% Synergy $0.38
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+85% Synergy $0.13
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+83% Synergy $0.30
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+82% Synergy $0.80
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+82% Synergy $0.55
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+78% Synergy $0.96
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+77% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+76% Synergy $2.85
The War Games The War Games
+76% Synergy $0.12
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+75% Synergy $0.89
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+72% Synergy $0.14
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+72% Synergy $0.09
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+72% Synergy $0.15
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+72% Synergy $0.04
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+71% Synergy $0.32
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+71% Synergy $1.73
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+17% Synergy $3.84

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+25% Synergy $327.85
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+69% Synergy $0.30
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+69% Synergy $0.48
Auramancer Auramancer
+67% Synergy $0.10
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+66% Synergy $0.24
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+56% Synergy $1.45
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+55% Synergy $0.07
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+55% Synergy $0.07
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+53% Synergy $8.95
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+50% Synergy $0.20
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+49% Synergy $12.91
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+40% Synergy $0.20
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+39% Synergy $0.85
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+37% Synergy $0.10
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+31% Synergy $0.17
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.63
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+28% Synergy $0.06
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+28% Synergy $3.67
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+26% Synergy $0.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+25% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $3.77
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+24% Synergy $0.59
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+24% Synergy $0.13
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+23% Synergy $0.17
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+21% Synergy $0.08
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+18% Synergy $0.21
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+18% Synergy $0.34
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+18% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.23
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy $32.78
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+17% Synergy $0.15
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+15% Synergy $0.28
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.64
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+13% Synergy $0.08
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+12% Synergy $0.57
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
+11% Synergy $3.47
Silent Sentinel Silent Sentinel
+10% Synergy $0.19
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $8.86
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+9% Synergy $0.20
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+9% Synergy $0.09
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+9% Synergy $0.15
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+8% Synergy $6.26
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+7% Synergy $0.20
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.97
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+4% Synergy $0.14
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+3% Synergy $4.31
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+3% Synergy $0.49
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.28
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
0% Synergy $0.23
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-4% Synergy $1.66
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-24% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+19% Synergy $0.12
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+10% Synergy $0.07
Disempower Disempower
+7% Synergy $0.14
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+6% Synergy $0.06
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.09
Get Lost Get Lost
+4% Synergy $4.76
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+4% Synergy $0.22
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.35
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.87
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $1.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.44
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $0.97
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $8.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $0.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-18% Synergy $17.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-28% Synergy $1.16

Sorceries

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

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+55% Synergy $0.93
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+47% Synergy $1.39
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+33% Synergy $0.96
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+19% Synergy $10.03
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+19% Synergy $0.21
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+10% Synergy $0.61
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+10% Synergy $0.19
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+10% Synergy $0.06
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+9% Synergy $0.68
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+8% Synergy $0.19
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+7% Synergy $0.21
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $124.28
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+6% Synergy $0.07
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+2% Synergy $0.36
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.97
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.52
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-3% Synergy $0.30
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+41% Synergy $7.85
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+41% Synergy $0.91
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+35% Synergy $1.31
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+17% Synergy $24.41
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+13% Synergy $4.35
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+12% Synergy $1.16
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+8% Synergy $3.44
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $4.74
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $11.15
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $31.79
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+5% Synergy $21.25
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+5% Synergy $0.10
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $13.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $4.36
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-15% Synergy $3.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+62% Synergy $0.12
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+62% Synergy $0.08
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+62% Synergy $0.06
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+61% Synergy $0.06
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+52% Synergy $0.12
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+51% Synergy $0.16
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+48% Synergy $2.47
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+44% Synergy $0.09
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+41% Synergy $5.36
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+41% Synergy $3.54
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+41% Synergy $0.12
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+34% Synergy $15.21
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+31% Synergy $0.23
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+31% Synergy $0.07
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+28% Synergy $0.93
Origin of Spider-Man Origin of Spider-Man
+27% Synergy $0.32
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+26% Synergy $9.05
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+23% Synergy $4.65
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+23% Synergy $0.36
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+17% Synergy $0.22
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+14% Synergy $3.36
Opalescence Opalescence
+14% Synergy $28.70
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy $45.63
Skybind Skybind
+10% Synergy $0.34
Urza Assembles the Titans Urza Assembles the Titans
+10% Synergy $0.21
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+10% Synergy $0.10
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+9% Synergy $13.47
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+8% Synergy $0.62
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $2.72
Vault 101: Birthday Party Vault 101: Birthday Party
+7% Synergy $0.14
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+7% Synergy $0.10
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+6% Synergy $0.64
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+6% Synergy $2.87
Cast Out Cast Out
+6% Synergy $0.06
Solemnity Solemnity
+6% Synergy $9.05
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+5% Synergy $0.28
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+5% Synergy $0.18
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+4% Synergy $1.10
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.47
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.07
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $11.32
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+1% Synergy $4.58
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.37
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.26
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $1.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $28.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $5.73
Land Tax Land Tax
-11% Synergy $24.31
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-13% Synergy $6.31

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-5% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+70% Synergy $6.11
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+51% Synergy $0.19
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+42% Synergy $4.57
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+40% Synergy $0.60
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+35% Synergy $0.82
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+19% Synergy $1.38
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+11% Synergy $0.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $35.94
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+10% Synergy $0.07
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $45.08
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.11
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+9% Synergy $0.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $3.28
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+7% Synergy $1.13
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+7% Synergy $0.69
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.95
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $8.46
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.38
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.11
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $1.62
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.91
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.07
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.06
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.66
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $5.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-11% Synergy $19.58
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $4.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+40% Synergy $8.99
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+31% Synergy $3.53
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+30% Synergy $0.88
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $3.55
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+26% Synergy $3.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+22% Synergy $31.84
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+21% Synergy $16.99
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+19% Synergy $4.70
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+15% Synergy $2.82
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+14% Synergy $0.20
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+13% Synergy $0.67
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+10% Synergy $0.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.29
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+7% Synergy $0.40
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-6% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+26% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $3.77
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+18% Synergy $2.62
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.21
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+11% Synergy $0.53
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.09
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.97
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.44
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
-21% Synergy $0.20

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