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The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.64

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Scientist

The Eighth Doctor Ian Chesterton
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Azorius

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.

The War Games The War Games
+99% Synergy $0.34
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+99% Synergy $0.30
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+99% Synergy $0.38
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+99% Synergy $1.22
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+99% Synergy $0.28
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+99% Synergy $0.15
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+99% Synergy $0.52
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+99% Synergy $0.32
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+99% Synergy $13.48
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+99% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+98% Synergy $1.05
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+98% Synergy $0.60
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+97% Synergy $0.37
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+94% Synergy $4.67

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+51% Synergy $61.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+34% Synergy $48.18
Farewell Farewell
+33% Synergy $6.08
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+32% Synergy $35.35
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+24% Synergy $514.36
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

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

Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+74% Synergy $0.61
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+74% Synergy $1.39
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+72% Synergy $0.40
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+71% Synergy $2.35
Romana II Romana II
+49% Synergy $0.27
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+49% Synergy $0.31
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+49% Synergy $0.29
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+49% Synergy $0.37
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+48% Synergy $0.21
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+47% Synergy $0.30
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+47% Synergy $0.35
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+46% Synergy $0.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+36% Synergy $5.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+27% Synergy $57.59
Clara Oswald Clara Oswald
+24% Synergy $0.32
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+24% Synergy $0.23
Blessed Spirits Blessed Spirits
+24% Synergy $0.16
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+24% Synergy $0.55
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+24% Synergy $0.30
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+24% Synergy $1.11
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+24% Synergy $0.29
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+24% Synergy $0.30
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+23% Synergy $0.27
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+23% Synergy $27.36
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+21% Synergy $0.46
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+21% Synergy $40.45
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+19% Synergy $3.30
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $31.80
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Generous Gift Generous Gift
+45% Synergy $0.77
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+45% Synergy $0.29
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+24% Synergy $0.47
Countervailing Winds Countervailing Winds
+24% Synergy $0.21
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+24% Synergy $0.53
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+24% Synergy $0.28
Impulse Impulse
+23% Synergy $0.26
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+22% Synergy $13.96
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+21% Synergy $0.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+21% Synergy $3.32
No More Lies No More Lies
+21% Synergy $0.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $3.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Replenish Replenish
+49% Synergy $225.51
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+49% Synergy $0.93
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+47% Synergy $2.08
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+43% Synergy $1.46
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+37% Synergy $0.30
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+24% Synergy $0.31
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+24% Synergy $1.10
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+24% Synergy $0.39
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+24% Synergy $0.37
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+21% Synergy $1.95
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+19% Synergy $12.86
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+49% Synergy $0.24
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+49% Synergy $8.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+40% Synergy $4.67
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+23% Synergy $2.40
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+22% Synergy $0.95
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+20% Synergy $2.74
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $3.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

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

Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+74% Synergy $0.73
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+74% Synergy $2.51
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+74% Synergy $4.72
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+74% Synergy $0.38
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+74% Synergy $0.30
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+74% Synergy $2.51
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+74% Synergy $6.90
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+74% Synergy $0.45
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+73% Synergy $1.16
Time of Ice Time of Ice
+73% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+49% Synergy $5.79
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+49% Synergy $0.20
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+49% Synergy $0.18
The Modern Age Vector Glider The Modern Age
+49% Synergy $0.15
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+49% Synergy $0.16
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+49% Synergy $0.30
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+49% Synergy $0.33
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+49% Synergy $0.53
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+48% Synergy $1.75
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+47% Synergy $0.40
Propaganda Propaganda
+47% Synergy $2.54
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+24% Synergy $0.20
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+24% Synergy $0.30
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+24% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+24% Synergy $8.60
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+24% Synergy $0.26
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+24% Synergy $0.46
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+24% Synergy $6.19
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+23% Synergy $1.51
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+23% Synergy $5.53
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+23% Synergy $4.57
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+23% Synergy $0.35
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+22% Synergy $0.27
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+22% Synergy $1.42

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+74% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+68% Synergy $11.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+63% Synergy $38.89
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+39% Synergy $3.60
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+35% Synergy $1.10
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $3.52
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+22% Synergy $0.33
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+22% Synergy $0.39
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $2.57
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+21% Synergy $3.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $6.89
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+21% Synergy $6.85
Rivendell Rivendell
+20% Synergy $1.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+14% Synergy $5.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $28.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+72% Synergy $3.06
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+49% Synergy $1.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $2.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-25% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-30% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+59% Synergy $5.87
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+39% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+36% Synergy $0.31
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+36% Synergy $0.23
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+35% Synergy $18.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+27% Synergy $6.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+22% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+14% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+13% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.37
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+9% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.44
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+0% Synergy $4.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $15.97

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
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
The Tenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Tenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Thirteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Thirteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Tom Bombadil Tom Bombadil
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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
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton
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The Fourth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fourth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Satsuki, the Living Lore Satsuki, the Living Lore
The Fourth Doctor Peri Brown The Fourth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Eleventh Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eleventh Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe Sigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Chisei, Heart of Oceans Chisei, Heart of Oceans
The Fourth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fourth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Narci, Fable Singer Narci, Fable Singer
The Sixth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Sixth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Fourth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fourth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka