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Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.14

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

#3388 Current Rank
#3066 Last Week
#3729 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.

Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+100% Synergy $0.28
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 $0.12
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+90% Synergy $0.35
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+88% Synergy $0.09
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+88% Synergy $0.29
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+85% Synergy $0.32
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+81% Synergy $0.60
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+78% Synergy $0.19
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+75% Synergy $0.33

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
+74% Synergy $0.81
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+74% Synergy $2.13
The War Games The War Games
+74% Synergy $0.15
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+72% Synergy $0.86
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+70% Synergy $0.09
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+70% Synergy $0.12
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+70% Synergy $0.07
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+69% Synergy $0.23
Auramancer Auramancer
+68% Synergy $0.07
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+23% Synergy $3.89

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+27% Synergy $329.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $30.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $44.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

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

Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+67% Synergy $0.48
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+64% Synergy $0.25
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+64% Synergy $0.23
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+63% Synergy $1.77
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+57% Synergy $1.29
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+55% Synergy $7.14
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+55% Synergy $0.07
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+54% Synergy $0.27
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+50% Synergy $0.09
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+49% Synergy $16.21
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+40% Synergy $0.07
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+35% Synergy $0.97
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+32% Synergy $0.20
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+32% Synergy $0.33
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+32% Synergy $0.15
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+30% Synergy $0.05
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+28% Synergy $0.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $3.79
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+25% Synergy $0.22
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+23% Synergy $1.39
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+22% Synergy $3.53
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+22% Synergy $0.09
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+22% Synergy $0.09
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+21% Synergy $0.19
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.27
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+20% Synergy $0.28
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+19% Synergy $29.74
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+19% Synergy $0.55
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+19% Synergy $0.14
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+18% Synergy $0.09
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+17% Synergy $0.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.20
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+13% Synergy $0.08
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+12% Synergy $0.20
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+11% Synergy $1.51
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+11% Synergy $0.18
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+11% Synergy $0.08
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $7.05
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+9% Synergy $5.86
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
+9% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+8% Synergy $3.48
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $3.04
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.08
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+5% Synergy $0.18
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+4% Synergy $0.13
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+3% Synergy $0.41
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $1.89
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+1% Synergy $0.22
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
-1% Synergy $0.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-24% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+21% Synergy $0.06
Disempower Disempower
+7% Synergy $0.13
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+7% Synergy $0.03
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.24
Gallant Strike Gallant Strike
+5% Synergy $0.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.30
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+4% Synergy $3.79
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $1.95
Brought Back Brought Back
+4% Synergy $1.71
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.96
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.61
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $7.82
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-18% Synergy $14.89
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-24% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+55% Synergy $0.83
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+55% Synergy $1.32
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+40% Synergy $0.68
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+25% Synergy $8.65
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+17% Synergy $0.22
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+11% Synergy $0.54
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+11% Synergy $0.18
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+10% Synergy $0.21
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+8% Synergy $0.23
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+7% Synergy $0.08
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+7% Synergy $1.33
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $122.39
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.72
Single Combat Single Combat
+2% Synergy $0.47
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.45
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.06
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
0% Synergy $0.32
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-2% Synergy $0.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-3% Synergy $0.22
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-8% Synergy $2.70
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+44% Synergy $0.91
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+41% Synergy $6.69
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+34% Synergy $1.36
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+24% Synergy $1.55
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+15% Synergy $27.03
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+14% Synergy $4.12
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $3.70
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $3.23
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+9% Synergy $20.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.19
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+7% Synergy $11.18
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+6% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+5% Synergy $32.04
Valor's Flagship Valor's Flagship
+5% Synergy $0.46
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+5% Synergy $15.89
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.96
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.52
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-12% Synergy $5.38
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $3.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+66% Synergy $0.02
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+63% Synergy $0.08
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+59% Synergy $0.15
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+56% Synergy $0.07
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+53% Synergy $0.14
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+52% Synergy $1.75
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+50% Synergy $0.09
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+48% Synergy $2.68
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+48% Synergy $0.09
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+44% Synergy $6.74
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+41% Synergy $0.11
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+37% Synergy $0.07
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+37% Synergy $15.48
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $1.47
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+30% Synergy $0.19
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+30% Synergy $0.38
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+28% Synergy $4.44
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+26% Synergy $7.55
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+15% Synergy $0.11
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+14% Synergy $40.08
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+14% Synergy $0.41
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+14% Synergy $0.24
Origin of Spider-Man Origin of Spider-Man
+14% Synergy $0.29
Urza Assembles the Titans Urza Assembles the Titans
+11% Synergy $0.21
Opalescence Opalescence
+11% Synergy $23.18
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $12.54
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $2.23
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.46
Oath of Lieges Oath of Lieges
+7% Synergy $3.82
Skybind Skybind
+7% Synergy $0.34
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+6% Synergy $2.80
Solemnity Solemnity
+6% Synergy $8.03
Endless Horizons Endless Horizons
+6% Synergy $6.76
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+6% Synergy $0.19
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+5% Synergy $0.42
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.09
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+2% Synergy $2.78
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $11.35
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+1% Synergy $1.59
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.22
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.20
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $20.00
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-3% Synergy $0.96
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-7% Synergy $26.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $4.69

Planeswalkers

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

Teyo, Geometric Tactician Teyo, Geometric Tactician
+6% Synergy $7.15
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-4% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+73% Synergy $5.71
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+54% Synergy $0.17
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+43% Synergy $0.68
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+42% Synergy $4.47
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+40% Synergy $1.21
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+17% Synergy $1.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $38.24
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+12% Synergy $0.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $34.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.26
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+10% Synergy $1.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.11
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+7% Synergy $0.61
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.73
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.48
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $4.93
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.87
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.37
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.11
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $1.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.19
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.10
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $4.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy $0.05
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $5.10
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-12% Synergy $18.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $3.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+43% Synergy $9.68
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+37% Synergy $3.48
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+33% Synergy $0.83
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+31% Synergy $3.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+28% Synergy $3.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+25% Synergy $25.64
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+23% Synergy $18.57
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+21% Synergy $4.96
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+16% Synergy $2.47
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+11% Synergy $0.23
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+11% Synergy $0.14
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+10% Synergy $0.56
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+7% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.16
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.21
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.15
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $3.79
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+25% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.17
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+16% Synergy $2.41
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+13% Synergy $0.57
Night Market Night Market
+5% Synergy $0.12
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.42
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $1.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.61
Plains Plains
-19% Synergy $0.08

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