Shadowed Catalyst
Basim Ibn Ishaq arrives as a compact engine for decks that value spells and synergy. This Legendary Creature from Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed is a 2 2 Human Assassin with a tight suite of abilities. Whenever you cast a historic spell you draw a card and Basim cannot be blocked that turn, with the trigger limited to once each turn. That pairing turns artifacts and legendaries into card advantage while opening a lane to push damage through.
The second ability is incremental growth. When Basim deals combat damage to a player you put a +1/+1 counter on him, so the card advantages translate into a growing threat over the course of the game. Practical on Arena and at your table, Basim fits control shells that leverage artifacts and powerful one ofs as well as tempo builds that need repeatable evasion and incremental threats. Add him to a blue black historic list and start turning your spells into board presence. Buy now to secure this Rare piece from the Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed set while supplies last.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {U}{B}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Assassin
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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. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.) Whenever Basim Ibn Ishaq deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
