Silent Strike: Basim Ibn Ishaq

Basim Ibn Ishaq arrives as a tight, efficient commander for tempo and value. As a Legendary Creature Human Assassin that costs {U}{B}, Basim rewards a historic deck built around artifacts, legendaries and sagas. When you cast a historic spell you draw a card and Basim Ibn Ishaq cannot be blocked that turn, though the trigger occurs only once each turn. That combination smooths your draw step and forces through damage without condemning you to slow board stalls.

The second ability is straightforward and incremental. Whenever Basim Ibn Ishaq deals combat damage to a player put a +1/+1 counter on it. Over a few successful attacks Basim grows into a genuine threat while still fitting into a disruption and tempo shell. The foil etched treatment reinforces the Assassin Creed aesthetic and makes this near mint card a clean pick for both play and display. Add Basim to a historic focused list to leverage evasive value and steady growth. Pick one up and put the blade to work.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {U}{B}
• Card Type – Legendary Creature
• Subtypes – Human Assassin
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever you cast a historic spell, draw a card. Basim Ibn Ishaq can’t be blocked this turn. This ability triggers only once each turn. Whenever Basim Ibn Ishaq deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
• Power / Toughness – 2/2