Haytham Kenway — Shadowborn Strategist
Haytham Kenway blends measured control and card advantage in a way that suits midrange commander shells and three color value decks. The card rewards precise timing and board reads; cast Haytham and you gain a tempo edge that reads like targeted removal with a bonus. Experienced players will note the card slots into both control archetypes and equipment synergies where a single well timed play resets an opponent threat while keeping pressure on the board.
The personality of Haytham Kenway in this Universes Beyond print carries Assassin lore into game terms. He plays like a dependable answer that also digs deeper into your deck, which makes him useful in multiplayer formats and in tight one on one games where incremental advantage decides the outcome. Treat him as a corner piece in a strategy centered on interaction, efficient threats and incremental advantage.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}{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) – Flash. When Haytham Kenway enters the battlefield, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until Haytham Kenway leaves the battlefield. Whenever Haytham Kenway deals combat damage to a player, scry 2, then draw a card.
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Power / Toughness – 3/3
