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Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.25

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

#4144 Current Rank
#3836 Last Month

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
+49% Synergy $5.50

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 $0.36
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+96% Synergy $0.31
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+88% Synergy $0.48
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+87% Synergy $0.30
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+85% Synergy $0.63
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+83% Synergy $0.37
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+83% Synergy $0.19
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+81% Synergy $2.90
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+81% Synergy $0.31
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+78% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.31
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+77% Synergy $1.11
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+77% Synergy $0.85
The War Games The War Games
+75% Synergy $0.25
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+74% Synergy $0.30
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+72% Synergy $0.21
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+72% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+71% Synergy $0.38
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+70% Synergy $0.33
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
+23% Synergy $416.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $36.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $55.57
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-14% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-17% Synergy $6.50

Creatures

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

Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+70% Synergy $1.35
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+69% Synergy $0.52
Auramancer Auramancer
+63% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Primal Garuda Summon: Primal Garuda
+57% Synergy $0.17
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+56% Synergy $11.30
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+55% Synergy $11.77
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+53% Synergy $19.49
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+51% Synergy $0.27
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+50% Synergy $0.08
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+48% Synergy $1.59
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+46% Synergy $0.27
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+46% Synergy $0.28
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+43% Synergy $0.13
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+39% Synergy $0.26
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+38% Synergy $1.96
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+31% Synergy $0.18
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+27% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $2.76
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+25% Synergy $0.60
Faith Healer Faith Healer
+25% Synergy $3.55
Knight of Doves Knight of Doves
+22% Synergy $0.16
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+20% Synergy $0.28
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+19% Synergy $0.41
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+19% Synergy $0.21
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy $39.84
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.35
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+15% Synergy $0.32
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+14% Synergy $9.31
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+12% Synergy $4.80
Dutiful Replicator Dutiful Replicator
+12% Synergy $0.15
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+12% Synergy $0.21
The Capitoline Triad The Capitoline Triad
+12% Synergy $2.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.31
Optimistic Scavenger Optimistic Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.25
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+10% Synergy $0.34
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.45
Psemilla, Meletian Poet Psemilla, Meletian Poet
+9% Synergy $0.34
Eidolon of Astral Winds Eidolon of Astral Winds
+9% Synergy $0.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.28
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+8% Synergy $1.18
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+7% Synergy $0.16
Sunpearl Kirin Sunpearl Kirin
+7% Synergy $0.24
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+4% Synergy $0.29
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+4% Synergy $12.17
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+3% Synergy $0.17
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+1% Synergy $0.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-1% Synergy $0.39
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $7.40
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
-7% Synergy $1.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-25% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.26
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+9% Synergy $0.15
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+8% Synergy $3.05
Disempower Disempower
+6% Synergy $0.16
Eerie Interference Eerie Interference
+5% Synergy $0.16
Get Lost Get Lost
+3% Synergy $4.36
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.55
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+3% Synergy $0.35
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.16
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.55
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-5% Synergy $7.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $1.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $1.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-14% Synergy $0.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-19% Synergy $21.17
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $0.97

Sorceries

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

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+56% Synergy $0.79
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+43% Synergy $1.72
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+36% Synergy $1.04
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+15% Synergy $0.32
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+12% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+10% Synergy $11.31
Cleansing Meditation Cleansing Meditation
+9% Synergy $9.12
Mine Excavation Mine Excavation
+9% Synergy $0.19
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+9% Synergy $0.34
Spectacular Pileup Spectacular Pileup
+6% Synergy $0.25
Triumphant Reckoning Triumphant Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.63
Wanderer's Strike Wanderer's Strike
+6% Synergy $0.15
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.79
Replenish Replenish
+5% Synergy $165.90
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.36
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+1% Synergy $0.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-5% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.59
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
-7% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+44% Synergy $9.92
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+37% Synergy $0.98
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+34% Synergy $0.94
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+28% Synergy $17.81
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+12% Synergy $4.87
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $1.43
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+9% Synergy $12.27
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+7% Synergy $2.45
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $11.97
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+6% Synergy $1.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $5.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+59% Synergy $0.29
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+59% Synergy $0.18
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+59% Synergy $0.22
Ajani Fells the Godsire Ajani Fells the Godsire
+53% Synergy $0.22
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+53% Synergy $0.18
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+53% Synergy $0.17
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+53% Synergy $0.35
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+46% Synergy $4.70
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+46% Synergy $5.34
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+37% Synergy $0.22
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+37% Synergy $15.72
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+34% Synergy $5.65
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+34% Synergy $0.21
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+33% Synergy $1.28
Origin of Spider-Man Origin of Spider-Man
+33% Synergy $0.31
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+28% Synergy $7.57
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+28% Synergy $0.44
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+28% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+27% Synergy $5.24
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+25% Synergy $0.45
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+21% Synergy $4.86
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+15% Synergy $0.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy $57.18
Opalescence Opalescence
+12% Synergy $39.97
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+12% Synergy $0.14
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+12% Synergy $0.14
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $4.61
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.74
Urza Assembles the Titans Urza Assembles the Titans
+9% Synergy $0.37
Skybind Skybind
+9% Synergy $0.40
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+8% Synergy $28.86
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
+6% Synergy $0.19
Vault 101: Birthday Party Vault 101: Birthday Party
+6% Synergy $0.32
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+5% Synergy $3.13
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+5% Synergy $0.68
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $11.82
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.40
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.99
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.52
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.55
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $0.93
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $0.75
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+1% Synergy $0.57
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $15.07
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-2% Synergy $0.37
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-8% Synergy $29.82
Land Tax Land Tax
-10% Synergy $15.72
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $3.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-15% Synergy $3.46

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $39.94

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+66% Synergy $10.00
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+52% Synergy $0.28
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+45% Synergy $5.70
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+40% Synergy $0.35
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+32% Synergy $1.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+15% Synergy $51.56
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $1.85
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.21
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+9% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+8% Synergy $39.52
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+8% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $1.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.36
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+6% Synergy $0.82
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.50
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $4.43
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+3% Synergy $0.37
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.44
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.25
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $9.82
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $3.42
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-3% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-7% Synergy $5.47
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-13% Synergy $8.20
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
+42% Synergy $10.73
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+34% Synergy $3.50
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+28% Synergy $36.86
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+27% Synergy $0.47
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+26% Synergy $3.87
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+23% Synergy $5.58
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $4.35
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+19% Synergy $20.51
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+15% Synergy $1.62
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+13% Synergy $4.54
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.19
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+6% Synergy $0.29
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.93
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+4% Synergy $1.72
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.90
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $2.76
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+26% Synergy $0.40
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+14% Synergy $1.62
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+12% Synergy $0.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.29
Plains Plains
-22% Synergy $0.15

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