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The Twelfth Doctor // Ian Chesterton
Price tag $0.60

Legendary Creature — Doctor Human Scientist

The Twelfth Doctor Ian Chesterton

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

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

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

High Synergy Cards

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

The Flux The Flux
+87% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.69
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+79% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.25
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+79% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.39
Barbara Wright Barbara Wright
+67% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.57
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.32
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+64% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.32
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+59% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.35
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.23
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.35
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+56% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Twelfth Doctor // Ian Chesterton decks.

The Flame of Keld The Flame of Keld
+54% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.20
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+54% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.04
The War Games The War Games
+54% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.33
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+54% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.22
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+53% Synergy in 54% of decks $5.94
The Eighth Doctor The Eighth Doctor
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Korvold and the Noble Thief Korvold and the Noble Thief
+46% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.25
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+46% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.35
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.52
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.27

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+12% Synergy in 29% of decks $37.66
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy in 21% of decks $39.96
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy in 13% of decks $38.41

Creatures

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

The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+42% Synergy in 46% of decks $3.83
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.32
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.30
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+34% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.57
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+34% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.47
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.38
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.53
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $29.34
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.32
Auramancer Auramancer
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.15
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.70
The War Doctor The War Doctor
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.86
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.12
Flockchaser Phantom Flockchaser Phantom
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Romana II Romana II
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
The Tenth Doctor The Tenth Doctor
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.41
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+3% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.48
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.49

Instants

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

Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.67
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $16.00
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.18
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.02
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-31% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.79

Sorceries

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

Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $12.10
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.21
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.67
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.89
Farewell Farewell
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.21
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.84
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.61
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.84
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.70
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $18.64
TARDIS TARDIS
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.79
The Pandorica The Pandorica
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.52

Enchantments

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

Love Song of Night and Day Love Song of Night and Day
+42% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.17
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $6.70
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.58
The Day of the Doctor The Day of the Doctor
+41% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.32
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.31
Historian's Boon Historian's Boon
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.42
Ral and the Implicit Maze Ral and the Implicit Maze
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.15
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
History of Benalia History of Benalia
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.88
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.29
Vault 13: Dweller's Journey Vault 13: Dweller's Journey
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.26
Yotia Declares War Yotia Declares War
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.12
Banish to Another Universe Banish to Another Universe
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.25
Scroll of Isildur Scroll of Isildur
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.42
Trial of a Time Lord Trial of a Time Lord
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Oath of Eorl Oath of Eorl
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.69
The Girl in the Fireplace The Girl in the Fireplace
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.23
The First Eruption The First Eruption
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.05
Triumph of Gerrard Triumph of Gerrard
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.24
Medomai's Prophecy Medomai's Prophecy
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.17
The Fall of Lord Konda Fragment of Konda The Fall of Lord Konda
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.25
The Modern Age Vector Glider The Modern Age
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.22
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.32
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.89
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.27
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.15
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.21
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.68
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.25
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.39
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $8.05
Kyren Negotiations Kyren Negotiations
+17% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.80
An Unearthly Child An Unearthly Child
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.38
Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation Vault 112: Sadistic Simulation
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.28
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.90
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35
The Triumph of Anax The Triumph of Anax
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.16
The Princess Takes Flight The Princess Takes Flight
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.25
The Raven's Warning The Raven's Warning
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26
The Phasing of Zhalfir The Phasing of Zhalfir
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.36
The Caves of Androzani The Caves of Androzani
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.28
Era of Enlightenment Hand of Enlightenment Era of Enlightenment
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.09
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+8% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.74
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
-1% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.85
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-7% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.24

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32

Battles

Battles that give The Twelfth Doctor // Ian Chesterton decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Segovia Caetus, Sea Tyrant of Segovia Invasion of Segovia
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.08

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+21% Synergy in 29% of decks $39.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.37
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $10.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.12
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $29.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+55% Synergy in 57% of decks $2.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+24% Synergy in 71% of decks $1.58
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.63
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+19% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.39
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+19% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.36
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.40
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.78
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.32
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy in 88% of decks $1.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.65

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+23% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.47
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+21% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.74
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+20% Synergy in 58% of decks $16.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+19% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.80
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+18% Synergy in 46% of decks $35.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+17% Synergy in 46% of decks $28.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+17% Synergy in 46% of decks $15.83
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.63
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.46
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+14% Synergy in 54% of decks $5.50
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+13% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.86
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+13% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.62
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+11% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.99
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $8.67
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.54
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.87
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.92
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.54
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.73
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.42
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-8% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-11% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.08
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-12% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.65
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Training Center Training Center
-13% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.13
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-14% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-26% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.42

The Twelfth Doctor // Ian Chesterton Deck Stats

Based on 24 The Twelfth Doctor // Ian Chesterton decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
14
220
316
413
54
64
71
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 15
  • Instant 5
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 25
  • Land 36
Card typeCards
Creature15
Instant5
Sorcery6
Artifact11
Enchantment25
Land36

Lands: 15 basic, 21 nonbasic

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