Ezio: Silent Checkmate
Ezio Auditore da Firenze provides a concise and efficient clock for decks built around combat pressure and synergies with Assassin cards. As a 3/2 Legendary Creature with Menace, Ezio forces careful blocks and clears space for a hitting plan. His static line that reads Assassin spells you cast have freerunning changes how your smaller removal and sacrifice engines interact by letting those spells slip through blockers more reliably and by rewarding aggressive sequencing.
The triggered finisher is straightforward and potent. Whenever Ezio deals combat damage to a player you may pay {W}{B}{R}{G} if that player has 10 or less life. When you do that player loses the game. That creates a clear kill window that turns incremental damage into a lethal threat. Use Ezio to close games by pairing evasive attackers and token or pump effects while protecting him with instant speed tricks. A practical pick for Commander and companion Limited decks that want a decisive endgame without theatrics.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{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) – Menace
Assassin spells you cast have freerunning.
Whenever Ezio deals combat damage to a player, you may pay {W}{B}{R}{G} if that player has 10 or less life. When you do, that player loses the game.
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Power / Toughness – 3/2
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Rarity – Mythic
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Set – Universes Beyond Assassin's Creed
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Language / Condition – English, Near Mint
