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The Fifth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Scientist

The Fifth Doctor Ian Chesterton
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4184 Current Rank
#3551 Last Week

Links & Decks

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Videos

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

Budget Restricted Decks with CovertGoBlue and PowrDragn - Episode 64

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+82% Synergy $35.28

Creatures

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

Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+100% Synergy $41.32
Templar Knight Templar Knight
+100% Synergy $1.44
Surging Sentinels Surging Sentinels
+100% Synergy $0.01
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+99% Synergy $13.31
Tempest Hawk Tempest Hawk
+99% Synergy $0.56
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+99% Synergy $28.49
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+99% Synergy $0.36
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+97% Synergy $16.66
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+97% Synergy $0.21
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+97% Synergy $5.89
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+94% Synergy $3.27

Instants

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

Thunderheads Thunderheads
+100% Synergy $0.08
Lose Focus Lose Focus
+100% Synergy $0.11
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+30% Synergy $1.21

Sorceries

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

Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+100% Synergy $1.31
Vacuumelt Vacuumelt
+100% Synergy $0.10
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+100% Synergy $0.51
Train of Thought Train of Thought
+100% Synergy $0.13
Stream of Thought Stream of Thought
+100% Synergy $0.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+99% Synergy $15.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+94% Synergy $3.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+80% Synergy $4.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+74% Synergy $1.36

Enchantments

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

Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+100% Synergy $7.25
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+100% Synergy $0.12
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+100% Synergy $0.13
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+100% Synergy $0.05
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+100% Synergy $0.84
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+100% Synergy $0.26
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+100% Synergy $0.56
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+100% Synergy $0.17
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+99% Synergy $0.92
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+99% Synergy $0.62
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+97% Synergy $5.52

Utility Lands

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

Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+95% Synergy $0.47
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+92% Synergy $1.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.37

Lands

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

Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+86% Synergy $0.43
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+82% Synergy $19.35
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+79% Synergy $3.86
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+74% Synergy $12.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+69% Synergy $13.94
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+62% Synergy $3.38
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+59% Synergy $12.02
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+54% Synergy $15.71
Port Town Port Town
+52% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+40% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.06

Similar Commanders

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

The Fifth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fifth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fifth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fifth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Fifth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Fifth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Fifth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fifth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Fifth Doctor Peri Brown The Fifth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
The Fifth Doctor Rose Noble The Fifth Doctor // Rose Noble
The Fifth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Fifth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Fifth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fifth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker The Prismatic Piper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // The Prismatic Piper
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Eighth Doctor Barbara Wright The Eighth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Eighth Doctor Clara Oswald The Eighth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eighth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eighth Doctor Jo Grant The Eighth Doctor // Jo Grant
The Eighth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Eighth Doctor Peri Brown The Eighth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Eighth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Eighth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Veteran Soldier Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Veteran Soldier
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Clan Crafter Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Clan Crafter
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Feywild Visitor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Feywild Visitor
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Shameless Charlatan Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Shameless Charlatan
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Sword Coast Sailor Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Sword Coast Sailor