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The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.51

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Scientist

The Eighth Doctor Ian Chesterton

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+94% Synergy in 95% of decks $0.39
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+94% Synergy in 95% of decks $0.22
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+92% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.30
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+86% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.32
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+86% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.32
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+83% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.52
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.88
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+81% Synergy in 81% of decks $0.26
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+77% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.58
Time of Ice Time of Ice
+76% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.16

Top Cards

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

Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+76% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.42
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+75% Synergy in 76% of decks $0.35
The War Games The War Games
+70% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.33
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+70% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.27
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+69% Synergy in 70% of decks $8.05
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+68% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.30
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+66% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.86
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+63% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+56% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy in 70% of decks $1.79

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+17% Synergy in 35% of decks $47.10
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $521.73
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy in 30% of decks $37.66
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy in 30% of decks $60.08
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $17.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy in 19% of decks $67.49

Creatures

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

Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+65% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.57
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+61% Synergy in 65% of decks $2.51
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $9.60
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+61% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.34
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+59% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.72
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+49% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.25
Romana II Romana II
+49% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.25
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+45% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.37
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.02
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.27
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.33
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+32% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.15
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+32% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.32
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+28% Synergy in 35% of decks $3.62
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $32.00
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.48
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy in 35% of decks $3.76
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.49
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.31
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+19% Synergy in 30% of decks $36.72
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy in 22% of decks $44.85
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+16% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.30
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.25
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.53
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $12.04
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.47
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.36
Auramancer Auramancer
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.31
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+7% Synergy in 14% of decks $25.22
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.34
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.22
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.60
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $6.65
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.92
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.44
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.38
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy in 16% of decks $52.66

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton safe.

Clockspinning Clockspinning
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.43
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+25% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.30
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.37
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.46
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.31
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.61
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.28
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $16.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.49
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.23
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.19
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.29
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Capsize Capsize
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.81
Depart the Realm Depart the Realm
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.28
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.79
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.69
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy in 54% of decks $4.02
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.28
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.36
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-25% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.92

Sorceries

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

Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+49% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.39
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.67
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+30% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.89
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.84
Replenish Replenish
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $218.18
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+12% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Failure // Comply Failure // Comply
+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.31
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.06
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.21
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.01
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.80
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.70
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $12.10
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $6.35
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.00
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.41
TARDIS TARDIS
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.27
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.79
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $9.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.52

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+65% Synergy in 65% of decks $2.42
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+64% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.47
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+62% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.17
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+54% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.07
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+51% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.17
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+46% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.25
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.26
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.04
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $4.70
The Modern Age Vector Glider The Modern Age
+40% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.22
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+38% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.32
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.74
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+36% Synergy in 41% of decks $4.07
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+35% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.17
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+35% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.25
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+32% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.38
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.26
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.36
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.09
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.29
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.32
The Mirari Conjecture The Mirari Conjecture
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.25
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $7.04
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.47
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.24
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.29
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $6.19
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $5.29
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy in 35% of decks $3.01
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.40
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.21
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.30
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.21
Founding the Third Path Founding the Third Path
+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.23
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+11% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.28
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.44
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+8% Synergy in 14% of decks $59.78
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.18
The Antiquities War The Antiquities War
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.22
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.97
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.53

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+64% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+49% Synergy in 54% of decks $10.23
Rivendell Rivendell
+35% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.38
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+31% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.04
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+28% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy in 35% of decks $39.36
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.61
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.34
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $5.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+13% Synergy in 24% of decks $6.99
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.35
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.35
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.39
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.95
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy in 22% of decks $29.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.34
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.40
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.81
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.42
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+9% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.24
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.39
Azorius Locket Azorius Locket
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy in 92% of decks $1.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy in 87% of decks $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.65
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.39
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.27

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+34% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.34
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+22% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.24
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+14% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+12% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.39
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+12% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.47
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+12% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.16
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.68
Port Town Port Town
+6% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.32
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.41
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy in 24% of decks $4.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.62
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.38
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-2% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.59
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.42
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-5% Synergy in 19% of decks $6.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy in 30% of decks $6.65
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-14% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-16% Synergy in 14% of decks $15.83
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-24% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.73

The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton Deck Stats

Based on 37 The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
15
217
318
414
55
62
72
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 17
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 24
  • Land 35
Card typeCards
Creature17
Instant8
Sorcery4
Artifact10
Enchantment24
Land35

Lands: 16 basic, 19 nonbasic

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