Basim on the Rooftops
Basim Ibn Ishaq arrives as a tight, efficient threat that rewards a historic lean deck. Basim Ibn Ishaq gives you steady card advantage whenever you cast artifacts legendaries or Sagas while slipping past blockers for immediate value. The first ability triggers once each turn which makes sequencing and timing matter; experienced players will recognize how a single well timed historic spell can refill your hand and open a lethal window.
On offense Basim Ibn Ishaq grows through action rather than mana investment. Each time he connects he earns a permanent boost through a +1/+1 counter which scales into the late game and pairs cleanly with equipment or anthem effects. This Near Mint English card from the Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed set works best in blue black historic synergies or as a compact commander piece in decks that prize evasive, incremental advantage. Add Basim to your list if you value repeatable draw and a creature that improves by attacking.
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
