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The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Scientist

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Sagas 22% +1/+1 Counters 11% Artifacts 11% Cascade 11% Enchantress 11% Tokens 11% Unnatural 11% Vehicles 11%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The First Doctor The First Doctor
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton

High Synergy Cards

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

TARDIS TARDIS
+100% Synergy $0.10
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+99% Synergy $0.20
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+99% Synergy $0.38
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+80% Synergy $0.87
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+80% Synergy $0.95
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+80% Synergy $0.15
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+79% Synergy $0.41
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+74% Synergy $6.81

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $35.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.35

Creatures

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

Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+97% Synergy $0.57
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+54% Synergy $0.23
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+49% Synergy $0.23
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+48% Synergy $0.09
The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
+40% Synergy $0.13
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+39% Synergy $0.31
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+39% Synergy $0.26
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+37% Synergy $0.31
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+36% Synergy $33.77
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+33% Synergy $2.15
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
+20% Synergy $0.07
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+20% Synergy $0.42
Riftmarked Knight Riftmarked Knight
+20% Synergy $0.10
Pious Wayfarer Pious Wayfarer
+20% Synergy $0.03
Savior of the Sleeping Savior of the Sleeping
+20% Synergy $0.03
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+20% Synergy $0.16
Shoal Kraken Shoal Kraken
+20% Synergy $0.06
Silent Sentinel Silent Sentinel
+20% Synergy $0.14
Romana II Romana II
+20% Synergy $0.14
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.17
Scorn Effigy Scorn Effigy
+20% Synergy $0.06
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+20% Synergy $0.32
Wispmare Wispmare
+20% Synergy $0.22
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+20% Synergy $0.26
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+20% Synergy $0.22
Goldberry, River-Daughter Goldberry, River-Daughter
+20% Synergy $0.46
The Fifth Doctor The Fifth Doctor
+20% Synergy $0.11
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+20% Synergy $2.06
Auramancer Auramancer
+19% Synergy $0.11
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+19% Synergy $0.46
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+19% Synergy $0.23
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+19% Synergy $0.12
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+19% Synergy $13.84
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+19% Synergy $13.55
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+19% Synergy $0.16
Ethersworn Sphinx Ethersworn Sphinx
+19% Synergy $0.12
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
+18% Synergy $0.31
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+18% Synergy $0.13
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+18% Synergy $0.33
Hotshot Mechanic Hotshot Mechanic
+18% Synergy $0.11
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+18% Synergy $0.89
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+18% Synergy $0.74
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+18% Synergy $0.17
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+17% Synergy $0.97
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+17% Synergy $37.83
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+17% Synergy $12.60
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+16% Synergy $0.26
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+16% Synergy $1.40
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+16% Synergy $0.29
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+16% Synergy $0.21

Instants

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

Opt Opt
+30% Synergy $0.14
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+20% Synergy $0.06
Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+20% Synergy $0.60
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+20% Synergy $1.64
Suit Up Suit Up
+20% Synergy $0.04
Iron Verdict Iron Verdict
+19% Synergy $0.03
Filter Out Filter Out
+19% Synergy $0.15
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+18% Synergy $0.17
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+18% Synergy $2.53
Wash Away Wash Away
+18% Synergy $0.51
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+17% Synergy $1.37
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+17% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+16% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.82
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $16.32
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $2.27
Disenchant Disenchant
+11% Synergy $0.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $44.73
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.12
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $0.90
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-15% Synergy $0.71
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-15% Synergy $2.03
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-31% Synergy $1.07
Counterspell Counterspell
-34% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+40% Synergy $0.11
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+39% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+33% Synergy $0.41
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+32% Synergy $0.66
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+20% Synergy $0.11
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+20% Synergy $0.55
Witness the Future Witness the Future
+20% Synergy $0.06
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+20% Synergy $0.16
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+20% Synergy $0.30
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+20% Synergy $0.17
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+20% Synergy $0.57
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+19% Synergy $8.86
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+19% Synergy $0.29
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+19% Synergy $0.83
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+18% Synergy $0.84
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+18% Synergy $0.12
Ravenform Ravenform
+15% Synergy $0.16
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+15% Synergy $0.82
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+15% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+13% Synergy $2.16
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+12% Synergy $1.77
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $5.04
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+35% Synergy $2.64
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+33% Synergy $0.09
Idol of Endurance Idol of Endurance
+20% Synergy $0.13
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+20% Synergy $1.10
Ingenuity Engine Ingenuity Engine
+20% Synergy $0.18
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+20% Synergy $1.63
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+20% Synergy $0.21
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+20% Synergy $2.01
Thundersteel Colossus Thundersteel Colossus
+19% Synergy $0.13
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+18% Synergy $0.28
Imperial Recovery Unit Imperial Recovery Unit
+18% Synergy $0.07
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+18% Synergy $0.73
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+17% Synergy $11.49
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+17% Synergy $1.19
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+16% Synergy $23.52
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+14% Synergy $1.57
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+13% Synergy $32.93
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+13% Synergy $0.70
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+11% Synergy $5.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.25

Enchantments

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

Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+100% Synergy $0.16
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+99% Synergy $0.13
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+67% Synergy $0.16
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+67% Synergy $0.09
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+66% Synergy $0.20
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+60% Synergy $0.12
The War Games The War Games
+60% Synergy $0.12
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+60% Synergy $2.21
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+60% Synergy $0.18
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+60% Synergy $0.19
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+60% Synergy $0.14
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+60% Synergy $0.16
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+59% Synergy $0.19
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+59% Synergy $8.38
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+56% Synergy $0.39
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+50% Synergy $0.17
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+40% Synergy $0.10
The Eleventh Hour The Eleventh Hour
+40% Synergy $0.13
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+40% Synergy $0.05
Battle at the Helvault Battle at the Helvault
+40% Synergy $7.27
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+40% Synergy $0.10
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+40% Synergy $0.10
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+40% Synergy $0.30
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+40% Synergy $0.13
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+40% Synergy $0.85
The Modern Age Vector Glider The Modern Age
+40% Synergy $0.09
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+40% Synergy $16.86
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+40% Synergy $0.18
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+39% Synergy $0.24
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+39% Synergy $0.66
Out of Time Out of Time
+38% Synergy $0.20
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+38% Synergy $1.00
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+37% Synergy $0.45
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+35% Synergy $3.72
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+35% Synergy $44.88
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+34% Synergy $0.16
Copy Land Copy Land
+33% Synergy $1.43
Stormcaller's Boon Stormcaller's Boon
+20% Synergy $0.10
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+20% Synergy $0.09
Hanna's Custody Hanna's Custody
+20% Synergy $1.40
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+20% Synergy $2.25
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+20% Synergy $0.08
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+20% Synergy $0.13
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+20% Synergy $0.13
Wiretapping Wiretapping
+20% Synergy $0.15
Fall of the Thran Fall of the Thran
+20% Synergy $0.28
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+20% Synergy $0.65
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+20% Synergy $4.90
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+20% Synergy $0.63
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+19% Synergy $0.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Niko Aris Niko Aris
+18% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+36% Synergy $0.24
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+35% Synergy $4.95
Rivendell Rivendell
+35% Synergy $1.07
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+20% Synergy $0.11
Teferi's Isle Teferi's Isle
+20% Synergy $4.62
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+15% Synergy $0.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+12% Synergy $0.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $37.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+59% Synergy $1.88
Component Pouch Component Pouch
+40% Synergy $3.57
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+37% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.16
Vessel of Endless Rest Vessel of Endless Rest
+20% Synergy $0.15
Fieldmist Borderpost Fieldmist Borderpost
+19% Synergy $0.18
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+19% Synergy $0.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy $2.24
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+18% Synergy $1.23
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+17% Synergy $31.81
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+14% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $1.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $2.64
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.19
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.38

Lands

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

Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+31% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+30% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+22% Synergy $0.47
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+22% Synergy $0.03
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+20% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+20% Synergy $3.93
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+18% Synergy $0.11
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+16% Synergy $4.63
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+13% Synergy $0.16
Port Town Port Town
+11% Synergy $0.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $3.49
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $12.89
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.21
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-15% Synergy $0.10

Similar Commanders

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

The First Doctor Barbara Wright The First Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
The First Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The First Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Eighth Doctor Barbara Wright The Eighth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Eighth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eighth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Eighth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Eighth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Eleventh Doctor Ian Chesterton The Eleventh Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The First Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The First Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Tenth Doctor Barbara Wright The Tenth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Tenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Tenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The First Doctor Clara Oswald The First Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fifteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fifteenth 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 Third Doctor Ian Chesterton The Third Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Thirteenth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Thirteenth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Ninth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Ninth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
The First Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The First Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The First Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The First Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Eighth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Eighth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Clan Crafter Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Clan Crafter
The Fourth Doctor Barbara Wright The Fourth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Fourth Doctor Ian Chesterton The Fourth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
The Ninth Doctor Barbara Wright The Ninth Doctor // Barbara Wright
The First Doctor Jo Grant The First Doctor // Jo Grant
The First Doctor K-9, Mark I The First Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The First Doctor Peri Brown The First Doctor // Peri Brown
The First Doctor Romana II The First Doctor // Romana II
The First Doctor Tegan Jovanka The First Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The Second Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Second Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
The Sixth Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Sixth Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Feywild Visitor Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Feywild Visitor
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Sword Coast Sailor Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Sword Coast Sailor
The First Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The First Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Radiant, Serra Archangel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Radiant, Serra Archangel