Silent Leap of Basim
Basim Ibn Ishaq rewards timing and precision. As a 2 2 legendary creature Human Assassin with a blue and black mana cost of {U}{B}, he turns every historic spell into card advantage while giving you a one turn window to push through damage. The printed text reads cleanly and plays well in decks that value artifacts legendaries and Sagas; cast a historic and draw, then have Basim slip past defenders this turn when you need it.
Play patterns are straightforward but layered. Basim Ibn Ishaq can be used as a steady engine in midrange builds or as a trigger piece in artifact and legendary themed decks. The secondary clause that places a +1/+1 counter on Basim whenever he deals combat damage to a player turns incremental hits into a growing threat. Practical choice for Commander or Modern casual builds where stealth and value matter. Add this light play foil to your collection and put those historic lines to work.
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
