Ian Chesterton
Doctor Who 627 • rare
- Set
- Doctor Who
- Collector number
- 627
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Kim Sokol
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Science Teacher — Each Saga spell you cast has replicate. The replicate cost is equal to its mana cost. (When you cast that Saga, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost. Copies of Saga spells become tokens.)
Doctor's companion (You can have two commanders if the other is the Doctor.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ian Chesterton was introduced as a foundational character in the 1963 premiere of Doctor Who, serving as a science teacher alongside Barbara Wright. This card, numbered 627, originates from a long-running series of collectable trading cards designed to chronicle the expansive history of the show. It highlights his pivotal role as one of the First Doctor's original companions, representing the series' early intent to ground fantastical science fiction within the relatable perspective of human educators.
The character design reflects the mid-century aesthetic of 1960s British television, emphasizing Ian’s role as the pragmatic action-oriented companion. In the context of the series' archives, this card serves as a tribute to the performance of William Russell, whose portrayal helped define the companion archetype. It is widely regarded by fans and historians as a respectful acknowledgment of the character who, alongside Susan Foreman and Barbara Wright, provided the initial human anchor for the audience.
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