Bayek of Siwa — Silent Blade in Two Colors
Bayek of Siwa arrives as a focused red white legend built to shift combat math in your favor. With a mana cost of {3}{R}{W} this Human Assassin brings double strike and a conditional anthem for historic allies, turning the combat step into a place of calculation rather than chaos. The art shows Bayek mid engagement on a sunlit street, shield braced and hidden blade poised, a visual cue to the card function: precise damage that scales when you build around legendary, artifact or saga synergies.
The printed text is straightforward and playable. Double strike on the card means Bayek deals both first strike and regular combat damage. While it is your turn other historic creatures you control gain double strike which converts small attackers into reliable clock pieces and lets your equipment or sagas punch through blockers. The Disguise ability is a tactical flourish that interacts with limited play and bluffing on the battlefield. If you value calculated aggression in a historic shell this foil etched Bayek is a practical inclusion for decks that want consistent combat upside and a legendary face to lead the charge.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {3}{R}{W}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Double strike
As long as it’s your turn, other historic creatures you control have double strike.
Disguise {1}{R}{W}
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Power / Toughness – 3/4
