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The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton: Sagas
Price tag $0.76

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Scientist

The Eighth Doctor Ian Chesterton
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Playstyle & Strategy

Sagas 64% Historic 9% Enchantress 6% Artifacts 2%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton's Sagas builds — cards that lean hardest into the Sagas theme.

Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+99% Synergy $0.49
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+99% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+99% Synergy $11.78
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+99% Synergy $0.26
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+98% Synergy $0.52
The War Games The War Games
+100% Synergy $0.32
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+100% Synergy $0.33
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+100% Synergy $0.35
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+100% Synergy $0.87
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+100% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The staple cards most The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton Sagas decks run as their core.

Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+83% Synergy $0.59
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+83% Synergy $0.31
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+83% Synergy $8.54
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+83% Synergy $0.30
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+82% Synergy $1.54
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+82% Synergy $0.86
Time of Ice Time of Ice
+82% Synergy $0.11
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+81% Synergy $0.28
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+78% Synergy $4.83
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton Sagas game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+51% Synergy $51.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+50% Synergy $36.16
Farewell Farewell
+49% Synergy $5.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+43% Synergy $53.72
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+16% Synergy $466.90
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Sagas plan in The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+80% Synergy $2.13
Romana II Romana II
+67% Synergy $0.26
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+65% Synergy $0.24
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+65% Synergy $0.41
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+64% Synergy $0.31
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+50% Synergy $0.23
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+50% Synergy $0.28
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+49% Synergy $0.36
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+48% Synergy $30.16
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+47% Synergy $0.37
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+39% Synergy $37.18
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+38% Synergy $3.85
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+33% Synergy $0.21
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+33% Synergy $0.27
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+33% Synergy $1.00
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+31% Synergy $0.33
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+30% Synergy $43.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+28% Synergy $58.30
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+27% Synergy $3.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.26
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+24% Synergy $0.26
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+22% Synergy $0.46
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+17% Synergy $0.59
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+17% Synergy $0.32
Blessed Spirits Blessed Spirits
+17% Synergy $0.11
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+17% Synergy $0.28
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+16% Synergy $0.21
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+11% Synergy $32.72

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton's Sagas deck ahead.

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+45% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+36% Synergy $1.62
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+33% Synergy $0.39
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+33% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+28% Synergy $3.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+18% Synergy $0.36
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+17% Synergy $0.35
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+16% Synergy $0.24
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+16% Synergy $0.29
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+15% Synergy $12.88
Impulse Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.20
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+13% Synergy $1.05
No More Lies No More Lies
+12% Synergy $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Sagas game plan forward for The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton.

Search for Glory Search for Glory
+66% Synergy $0.83
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+44% Synergy $0.99
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+39% Synergy $2.91
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+37% Synergy $0.28
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+33% Synergy $1.09
Replenish Replenish
+33% Synergy $186.07
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+28% Synergy $1.73
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+24% Synergy $0.35
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+17% Synergy $0.26
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+16% Synergy $0.41
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+12% Synergy $12.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton Sagas decks.

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+66% Synergy $9.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+56% Synergy $0.32
TARDIS TARDIS
+33% Synergy $0.28
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+31% Synergy $0.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+30% Synergy $3.93
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $3.73
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $2.27
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+15% Synergy $10.31
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+12% Synergy $1.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Sagas strategy in The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton decks.

Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+83% Synergy $2.88
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+66% Synergy $0.87
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+66% Synergy $0.31
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+66% Synergy $0.19
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+66% Synergy $0.61
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+66% Synergy $0.28
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+50% Synergy $5.08
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+50% Synergy $0.36
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+50% Synergy $1.56
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+49% Synergy $0.39
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+48% Synergy $1.83
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+42% Synergy $3.94
Propaganda Propaganda
+40% Synergy $3.52
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+33% Synergy $0.12
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+33% Synergy $0.22
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+33% Synergy $7.71
The Modern Age Vector Glider The Modern Age
+33% Synergy $0.26
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+33% Synergy $0.09
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+31% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.50
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+16% Synergy $0.36
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+16% Synergy $0.21
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+16% Synergy $5.19
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+16% Synergy $0.28
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+16% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+16% Synergy $6.80
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+16% Synergy $0.34
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+16% Synergy $2.02
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+16% Synergy $2.78
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+15% Synergy $4.85
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+15% Synergy $0.31
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+14% Synergy $0.98
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+14% Synergy $0.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+12% Synergy $60.85

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton Sagas decks.

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+83% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+77% Synergy $12.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+55% Synergy $39.67
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+40% Synergy $6.08
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $4.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+35% Synergy $2.76
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+35% Synergy $0.88
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $31.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+30% Synergy $6.78
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+30% Synergy $1.71
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+30% Synergy $5.35
Rivendell Rivendell
+28% Synergy $1.74
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+15% Synergy $0.38
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+15% Synergy $0.31
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+14% Synergy $0.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $2.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton's Sagas strategy.

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+81% Synergy $3.28
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+50% Synergy $1.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+41% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-24% Synergy $0.24

Lands

The mana base behind The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton's Sagas decks.

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+60% Synergy $5.38
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+37% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
+36% Synergy $0.22
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+36% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+34% Synergy $0.24
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.26
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+27% Synergy $18.75
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+18% Synergy $0.26
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+17% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.25
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+13% Synergy $4.52
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+12% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+12% Synergy $0.39
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy $6.62
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+10% Synergy $3.87
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+9% Synergy $0.35
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $15.52
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-2% Synergy $0.13
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
-12% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-12% Synergy $0.07
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-31% Synergy $8.39

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton: Sagas.

The Eighth Doctor Barbara Wright The Eighth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Eleventh Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eleventh Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eighth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eighth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fourth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fourth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Fourth Doctor Barbara Wright The Fourth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The First Doctor Barbara Wright The First Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Ninth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Ninth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Sixth Doctor Barbara Wright The Sixth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Sixth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Sixth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Sixth Doctor Rose Tyler The Sixth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Fifteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fifteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Tenth Doctor Barbara Wright The Tenth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Twelfth Doctor Barbara Wright The Twelfth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fourteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fourteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
The Fugitive Doctor Barbara Wright The Fugitive Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fugitive Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fugitive Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Twelfth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Twelfth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The War Doctor Barbara Wright The War Doctor // Barbara Wright
The War Doctor Ian Chesterton The War Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Tom Bombadil Tom Bombadil
The Tenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Tenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Thirteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Thirteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The First Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The First Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Third Doctor Ian Chesterton The Third Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Ninth Doctor Barbara Wright The Ninth Doctor // Barbara Wright
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
Chisei, Heart of Oceans Chisei, Heart of Oceans
The First Doctor Ian Chesterton The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Fourth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Eleventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eleventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Eivor, Wolf-Kissed Eivor, Wolf-Kissed
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg