Leap of the Creed
Achilles Davenport arrives as a compact threat that rewards an aggressive Assassin plan. As a 3/3 Legendary Creature Human Assassin for {2}{U}{B}, Achilles brings Freerunning {U}{B} as a built in alternate cost that encourages damage sequencing and surprise deployment. His Menace makes single creature blocks ineffective and his static buff that gives Other Assassins you control +1/+1 tightens a tribal curve into meaningful board presence.
From a practical piloting perspective Achilles reads like a tempo tool and a lord rolled into one. Drop him after an early strike with another Assassin and the freerunning cost can convert into immediate value. In limited and Commander shells he supports wide Assassin boards and punishes opponents who leave openings. Condition noted as Heavy Play for collectors and players who plan to sleeve him into decks built around evasive, incremental advantage.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {2}{U}{B}
- Card Type – Legendary Creature
- Subtypes – Human Assassin
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Freerunning {U}{B} (You may cast this spell for its freerunning cost if you dealt combat damage to a player this turn with an Assassin or commander.) Menace (This creature can’t be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Other Assassins you control get +1/+1.
- Power / Toughness – 3/3