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Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.33

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

#4197 Current Rank
#3280 Last Week
#3789 Last Month

Doctor Commanders

Ian Chesterton can be the companion for any of these 16 Doctors.

High Synergy Cards

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

Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+97% Synergy $0.39
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+96% Synergy $0.28
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+91% Synergy $0.41
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+86% Synergy $0.21
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+84% Synergy $0.31
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+83% Synergy $0.53
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+83% Synergy $0.18
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+80% Synergy $0.82
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+78% Synergy $0.40
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+77% Synergy $2.91

Top Cards

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

Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+77% Synergy $0.95
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+76% Synergy $0.90
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+75% Synergy $1.44
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+74% Synergy $0.15
The War Games The War Games
+74% Synergy $0.24
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+72% Synergy $0.26
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+72% Synergy $0.34
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+71% Synergy $0.31
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+71% Synergy $0.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+15% Synergy $4.41

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+20% Synergy $350.61
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $50.17
Farewell Farewell
-18% Synergy $7.45

Creatures

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

Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+68% Synergy $0.54
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+66% Synergy $0.35
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+60% Synergy $11.27
Auramancer Auramancer
+59% Synergy $0.19
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+56% Synergy $0.12
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+53% Synergy $0.32
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+52% Synergy $18.12
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+51% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+50% Synergy $1.81
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+41% Synergy $0.08
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+41% Synergy $0.31
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+40% Synergy $1.41
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+40% Synergy $0.12
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+36% Synergy $0.26
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+33% Synergy $1.79
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+27% Synergy $3.44
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+26% Synergy $3.74
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+22% Synergy $0.28
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+22% Synergy $0.60
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+21% Synergy $0.35
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+20% Synergy $0.29
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+20% Synergy $0.30
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+19% Synergy $0.09
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+18% Synergy $0.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+16% Synergy $0.35
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+16% Synergy $0.17
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+15% Synergy $37.14
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+14% Synergy $5.87
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+14% Synergy $10.54
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+14% Synergy $0.35
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+13% Synergy $0.22
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+13% Synergy $0.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.27
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
+11% Synergy $0.25
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+10% Synergy $0.69
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+10% Synergy $0.32
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
+10% Synergy $3.31
Silent Sentinel Silent Sentinel
+10% Synergy $0.18
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.25
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+8% Synergy $6.67
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+8% Synergy $0.68
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+8% Synergy $0.21
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+7% Synergy $0.28
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+4% Synergy $0.60
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+3% Synergy $0.14
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+2% Synergy $0.44
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $4.80
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.38
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-4% Synergy $1.96
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-24% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.17
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+9% Synergy $0.12
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+6% Synergy $0.18
Disempower Disempower
+6% Synergy $0.14
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+5% Synergy $3.01
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+4% Synergy $0.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.37
Reprieve Reprieve
+3% Synergy $1.90
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $5.41
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.38
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.87
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.18
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $1.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-19% Synergy $18.77
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-24% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+54% Synergy $0.90
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+47% Synergy $1.30
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+31% Synergy $1.09
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+17% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+14% Synergy $9.90
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+10% Synergy $0.19
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.71
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+9% Synergy $0.14
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+7% Synergy $0.25
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+6% Synergy $0.34
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+6% Synergy $2.02
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+6% Synergy $0.13
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.71
Replenish Replenish
+5% Synergy $146.64
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.15
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.60
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-4% Synergy $0.31
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-4% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+39% Synergy $8.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+38% Synergy $1.28
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+35% Synergy $0.94
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+22% Synergy $19.77
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+12% Synergy $4.71
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+9% Synergy $11.08
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $4.70
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+8% Synergy $2.59
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+8% Synergy $1.44
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+4% Synergy $33.61
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+3% Synergy $14.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $5.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+67% Synergy $0.31
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+61% Synergy $0.20
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+57% Synergy $0.08
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+55% Synergy $0.20
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+55% Synergy $0.29
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+54% Synergy $0.28
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+51% Synergy $0.22
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+48% Synergy $2.62
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+45% Synergy $3.67
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+39% Synergy $0.19
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+38% Synergy $6.22
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+38% Synergy $15.24
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+38% Synergy $0.16
Origin of Spider-Man Origin of Spider-Man
+33% Synergy $0.27
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+32% Synergy $6.06
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+31% Synergy $1.11
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+28% Synergy $0.37
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+28% Synergy $0.11
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+28% Synergy $4.58
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+24% Synergy $0.40
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+17% Synergy $3.28
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+16% Synergy $0.27
Opalescence Opalescence
+13% Synergy $35.47
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $51.68
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+10% Synergy $0.87
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $2.83
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+10% Synergy $0.13
Urza Assembles the Titans Urza Assembles the Titans
+9% Synergy $0.23
Skybind Skybind
+9% Synergy $0.34
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+9% Synergy $14.90
Cast Out Cast Out
+6% Synergy $0.09
Vault 101: Birthday Party Vault 101: Birthday Party
+6% Synergy $0.29
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+5% Synergy $3.72
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.80
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+5% Synergy $0.35
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $12.48
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+4% Synergy $4.38
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $5.04
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.43
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $3.11
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $1.19
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.55
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $12.78
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+1% Synergy $0.48
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.76
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $28.99
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $5.87
Land Tax Land Tax
-12% Synergy $25.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-14% Synergy $5.70

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-2% Synergy $40.05

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+68% Synergy $7.13
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+50% Synergy $0.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+42% Synergy $0.54
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+42% Synergy $5.29
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+33% Synergy $1.25
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+18% Synergy $2.07
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+11% Synergy $0.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $44.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $37.51
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.18
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+9% Synergy $0.77
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $1.00
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+6% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.70
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $7.66
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.27
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.24
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.49
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.20
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $8.97
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $2.86
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.28
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $6.11
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $8.92
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-12% Synergy $22.56
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $6.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+40% Synergy $9.72
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+32% Synergy $3.88
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+31% Synergy $0.88
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+27% Synergy $34.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+27% Synergy $3.61
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $4.33
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+23% Synergy $20.03
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+21% Synergy $5.06
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+16% Synergy $1.09
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+14% Synergy $3.71
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+13% Synergy $0.26
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+9% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.29
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.30
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+6% Synergy $0.36
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+5% Synergy $1.51
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.53
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+27% Synergy $3.44
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+27% Synergy $0.39
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+16% Synergy $2.70
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+10% Synergy $0.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $1.03
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
-22% Synergy $0.20

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