Basim Ibn Ishaq — Shadow of the Blade
Basim Ibn Ishaq brings a compact but potent package to any control or tempo shell. Basim Ibn Ishaq rewards playing historic spells by turning each cast into immediate card advantage while granting evasive pressure by becoming unblockable that turn. The printed triggers are tight and chosen for repeatable value; the once per turn limiter keeps him from exploding with a single sequence but preserves steady incremental advantage across a turn cycle.
As a 2/2 legendary creature that grows through combat, Basim Ibn Ishaq fits into artifact and legendary decks that want card selection and a resilient clock. The card reads well against blocker heavy boards because drawing while slipping past defenses lets you convert resources into board advantage. For players building around the Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed motif this foil near mint English copy is both mechanically useful and thematically on point.
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
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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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Style – Foil
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Condition – Near Mint
