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The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton: Cascade
Price tag $0.80

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%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

The First Doctor The First Doctor
Ian Chesterton Ian Chesterton

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+27% Synergy $69.44
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+26% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+99% Synergy $0.36
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+99% Synergy $0.36
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+99% Synergy $0.32
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+99% Synergy $0.28
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+99% Synergy $0.33
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+99% Synergy $0.92
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+98% Synergy $2.99
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+97% Synergy $1.98
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+97% Synergy $0.46
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+92% Synergy $0.36
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+50% Synergy $0.27
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+50% Synergy $0.40
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+49% Synergy $0.86
Tameshi, Reality Architect Tameshi, Reality Architect
+49% Synergy $0.31
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+48% Synergy $0.24
Hotshot Mechanic Hotshot Mechanic
+48% Synergy $0.17
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+48% Synergy $0.41
Rhoda, Geist Avenger Rhoda, Geist Avenger
+47% Synergy $0.38
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+47% Synergy $12.66
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+47% Synergy $0.33
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+47% Synergy $0.55
Timin, Youthful Geist Timin, Youthful Geist
+46% Synergy $0.53
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+46% Synergy $34.13
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+46% Synergy $0.39
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+46% Synergy $43.42
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+44% Synergy $0.39
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+44% Synergy $0.50
Watcher of the Spheres Watcher of the Spheres
+44% Synergy $0.53
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+44% Synergy $3.22
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+100% Synergy $0.59
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+100% Synergy $20.90

Instants

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

Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+48% Synergy $2.61
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+46% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+34% Synergy $52.75
Negate Negate
+22% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Cascade game plan forward for The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton.

Redress Fate Redress Fate
+99% Synergy $0.35
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+50% Synergy $1.09
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+50% Synergy $0.37
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+49% Synergy $0.30
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+49% Synergy $0.83
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+44% Synergy $3.32
Fabricate Fabricate
+39% Synergy $9.41

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton Cascade decks.

Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+99% Synergy $4.19
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+99% Synergy $5.03
Thundersteel Colossus Thundersteel Colossus
+49% Synergy $0.27
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+48% Synergy $0.40
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+48% Synergy $10.23
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+48% Synergy $2.07
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+48% Synergy $18.00
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+47% Synergy $21.55
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+45% Synergy $1.37
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+45% Synergy $2.12
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+45% Synergy $2.19
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+44% Synergy $1.07
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+44% Synergy $0.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+43% Synergy $47.01
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+43% Synergy $7.39
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+42% Synergy $5.35
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+42% Synergy $6.10
TARDIS TARDIS
+100% Synergy $0.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cascade strategy in The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton decks.

Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+99% Synergy $0.29
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+99% Synergy $0.18
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+99% Synergy $4.59
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+99% Synergy $2.37
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+98% Synergy $1.02
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+50% Synergy $0.31
Stormcaller's Boon Stormcaller's Boon
+50% Synergy $0.12
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+50% Synergy $0.15
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+50% Synergy $0.23
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+50% Synergy $0.22
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+50% Synergy $0.37
Vow of Flight Vow of Flight
+50% Synergy $0.19
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+50% Synergy $0.31
Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+50% Synergy $0.19
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+50% Synergy $0.12
Recumbent Bliss Recumbent Bliss
+50% Synergy $0.14
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+50% Synergy $0.27
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+50% Synergy $0.87
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+50% Synergy $10.12
The War Games The War Games
+50% Synergy $0.32
Inventive Iteration Living Breakthrough Inventive Iteration
+50% Synergy $0.28
Vow of Duty Vow of Duty
+49% Synergy $0.26
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+49% Synergy $0.49
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+49% Synergy $0.87
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+49% Synergy $0.24
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+49% Synergy $0.61
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+49% Synergy $0.19
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+49% Synergy $0.36
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+49% Synergy $34.78
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+48% Synergy $1.83
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+48% Synergy $0.98
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+48% Synergy $0.31
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+47% Synergy $1.83
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+46% Synergy $60.85
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+46% Synergy $8.51
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+45% Synergy $0.98
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+45% Synergy $0.30
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+45% Synergy $4.83
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+45% Synergy $7.48
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+44% Synergy $0.50
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+100% Synergy $1.90
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
+100% Synergy $0.21
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
+100% Synergy $0.13
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+100% Synergy $0.25
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+100% Synergy $0.75
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+100% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+47% Synergy $0.30
Rivendell Rivendell
+46% Synergy $1.74
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+46% Synergy $6.78
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+44% Synergy $12.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+39% Synergy $39.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+35% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Component Pouch Component Pouch
+50% Synergy $5.11
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+49% Synergy $44.74
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+49% Synergy $1.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+47% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+22% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind The First Doctor // Ian Chesterton's Cascade decks.

Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+76% Synergy $3.87
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+73% Synergy $9.28
Port Town Port Town
+53% Synergy $0.22
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+45% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+45% Synergy $0.39
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+42% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+42% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+37% Synergy $0.34
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+31% Synergy $0.13
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+28% Synergy $0.19
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+28% Synergy $6.62
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
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $18.75
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $5.38
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
-45% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-46% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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
Rhoda, Geist Avenger Timin, Youthful Geist Rhoda, Geist Avenger // Timin, Youthful Geist
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