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Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.38

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

#3565 Current Rank
#3852 Past 2 Years

Doctor Commanders

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

New Cards

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

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+32% Synergy $2.16
Erode Erode
+24% Synergy $5.37

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 $0.43
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+96% Synergy $0.30
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+88% Synergy $0.31
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+85% Synergy $0.16
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+83% Synergy $0.57
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+83% Synergy $0.90
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+80% Synergy $0.28
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+80% Synergy $0.35
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+80% Synergy $0.24
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+78% Synergy $2.56

Top Cards

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

Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+78% Synergy $0.35
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+75% Synergy $0.63
The War Games The War Games
+75% Synergy $0.30
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+74% Synergy $1.04
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+74% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+74% Synergy $0.34
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+73% Synergy $1.26
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+72% Synergy $0.20
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+72% Synergy $0.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+14% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+20% Synergy $479.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-13% Synergy $53.21
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-16% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-18% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

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

Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+69% Synergy $0.43
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+67% Synergy $1.29
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+60% Synergy $0.28
Auramancer Auramancer
+59% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+59% Synergy $11.73
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+54% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+54% Synergy $13.23
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+53% Synergy $20.62
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+50% Synergy $1.35
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+48% Synergy $0.13
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+47% Synergy $0.12
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+47% Synergy $0.29
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+44% Synergy $0.24
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+43% Synergy $0.30
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $2.08
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+33% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+24% Synergy $3.11
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+23% Synergy $0.36
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+22% Synergy $0.62
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+22% Synergy $3.45
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+20% Synergy $44.63
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+19% Synergy $0.20
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+19% Synergy $0.18
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+18% Synergy $0.30
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+17% Synergy $0.32
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+17% Synergy $9.19
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.31
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.37
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+13% Synergy $0.32
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+13% Synergy $0.24
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $4.62
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+11% Synergy $0.11
Romana II Romana II
+11% Synergy $0.28
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+11% Synergy $0.20
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
+11% Synergy $2.79
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+9% Synergy $0.33
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+9% Synergy $0.18
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+8% Synergy $0.35
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
+8% Synergy $0.39
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+8% Synergy $0.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.33
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+7% Synergy $0.92
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+7% Synergy $1.28
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+6% Synergy $0.44
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+3% Synergy $12.91
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $4.55
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-2% Synergy $0.43
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-11% Synergy $3.93
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-20% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.32
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+8% Synergy $0.16
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+7% Synergy $2.98
Disempower Disempower
+6% Synergy $0.14
Get Lost Get Lost
+5% Synergy $4.27
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+5% Synergy $0.38
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+5% Synergy $0.27
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.67
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.58
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.30
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.33
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $3.06
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.79
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.42
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-4% Synergy $1.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.79
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $1.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-17% Synergy $22.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $1.32

Sorceries

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

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+56% Synergy $0.73
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+40% Synergy $1.47
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+38% Synergy $1.09
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+16% Synergy $0.35
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+14% Synergy $11.82
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+13% Synergy $0.39
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+11% Synergy $0.25
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+8% Synergy $10.62
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+8% Synergy $0.17
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+7% Synergy $0.82
Replenish Replenish
+7% Synergy $211.98
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+5% Synergy $0.27
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.69
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+5% Synergy $0.27
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+4% Synergy $0.71
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.67
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.38
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.33
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $4.62
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-1% Synergy $4.22
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.42
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-5% Synergy $0.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+42% Synergy $9.05
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+33% Synergy $1.28
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+33% Synergy $0.93
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+25% Synergy $20.44
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+13% Synergy $5.15
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy $1.26
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+8% Synergy $15.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $3.22
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $12.01
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+5% Synergy $1.52
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.62
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $6.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+61% Synergy $0.24
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+61% Synergy $0.36
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+57% Synergy $0.32
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+55% Synergy $0.37
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+53% Synergy $0.27
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+52% Synergy $0.23
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+50% Synergy $0.12
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+44% Synergy $7.95
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+41% Synergy $5.34
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+41% Synergy $0.23
Origin of Spider-Man Origin of Spider-Man
+41% Synergy $0.34
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+36% Synergy $0.23
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+33% Synergy $5.33
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+33% Synergy $15.87
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+32% Synergy $1.63
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+30% Synergy $9.62
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+30% Synergy $0.55
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+30% Synergy $0.23
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+27% Synergy $7.63
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+22% Synergy $0.92
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+21% Synergy $4.16
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+16% Synergy $63.66
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+14% Synergy $0.22
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+13% Synergy $0.30
Vault 101: Birthday Party Vault 101: Birthday Party
+11% Synergy $0.33
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+11% Synergy $0.22
Opalescence Opalescence
+11% Synergy $40.98
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $39.71
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $7.32
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+8% Synergy $0.70
Urza Assembles the Titans Urza Assembles the Titans
+8% Synergy $0.32
Skybind Skybind
+8% Synergy $0.37
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+6% Synergy $4.59
Cast Out Cast Out
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+4% Synergy $1.19
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+4% Synergy $0.81
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $3.54
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.38
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+3% Synergy $0.41
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.64
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $14.70
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.66
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $0.60
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $6.38
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-2% Synergy $0.42
Land Tax Land Tax
-7% Synergy $13.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-9% Synergy $28.00
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-10% Synergy $8.10
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-13% Synergy $4.72
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-16% Synergy $4.03

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+60% Synergy $12.90
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+56% Synergy $0.34
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+49% Synergy $5.74
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+34% Synergy $0.38
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+27% Synergy $1.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+18% Synergy $51.37
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+12% Synergy $2.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $40.73
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.94
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $11.15
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+7% Synergy $0.29
Vesuva Vesuva
+7% Synergy $3.18
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+7% Synergy $0.46
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $2.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+5% Synergy $0.54
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.35
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+5% Synergy $1.09
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+5% Synergy $64.35
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+4% Synergy $0.32
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+4% Synergy $3.83
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+4% Synergy $40.55
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.36
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.56
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-2% Synergy $0.31
Karoo Karoo
-2% Synergy $1.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $2.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $5.99
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-10% Synergy $0.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-14% Synergy $4.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-21% Synergy $6.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+39% Synergy $11.98
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+33% Synergy $4.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+30% Synergy $35.66
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+28% Synergy $3.59
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+26% Synergy $1.08
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+25% Synergy $5.73
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+20% Synergy $20.66
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+17% Synergy $4.53
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+14% Synergy $3.94
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+13% Synergy $1.00
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.36
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+5% Synergy $0.29
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-11% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+24% Synergy $3.11
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+22% Synergy $0.35
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+13% Synergy $2.18
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+11% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.54
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-4% Synergy $1.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
-19% Synergy $0.08

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