Silent Blade of New Orleans
Aveline de Grandpré arrives as a compact but potent commander in green, combining deathtouch with a growth engine that rewards careful combat. Aveline de Grandpré is best read as a patrol leader who turns each lethal strike into board presence. When a dagger or ambush removes a blocker or finishes a racing opponent, that combat damage converts directly into +1/+1 counters, letting a once-temporary threat become a persistent one.
The card plays well in midrange and creature-focused decks that can grant first strike or reach and protect a fragile deathtouch attacker. Disguise gives you a window to sneak her into play under surprise or recur her as needed. This Near Mint Foil etched printing pairs the set flavor of Assassin tactics with straightforward Magic mechanics. Add her to a deck where each trade should shift the tempo and build inevitability over turns. Pick up this foil if you prioritize playability and aesthetic presence in Commander and casual formats.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{G}{G}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Deathtouch
Whenever a creature you control with deathtouch deals combat damage to a player, put that many +1/+1 counters on that creature.
Disguise {B}{B}.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
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Rarity – Rare
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Set – Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed
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Language – English
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Condition – Near Mint
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Style – Foil Etched
