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Basim Ibn Ishaq
Price tag $1.77

Legendary CreatureHuman Assassin

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#803 Current Rank
#767 Last Week
#942 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Basim Ibn Ishaq.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Basim Ibn Ishaq decks.

Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+13% Synergy $0.92
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+3% Synergy $2.77
Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
+2% Synergy $1.75
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
-1% Synergy $0.04

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Basim Ibn Ishaq's abilities and overall game plan.

Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+53% Synergy $11.54
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+53% Synergy $1.14
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+50% Synergy $3.74
Ramses, Assassin Lord Ramses, Assassin Lord
+49% Synergy $1.69
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+49% Synergy $0.41
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+47% Synergy $0.20
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+47% Synergy $0.17
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+46% Synergy $0.22
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+45% Synergy $0.65
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Basim Ibn Ishaq decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $1.14
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+43% Synergy $0.28
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+39% Synergy $0.82
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+37% Synergy $0.41
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $2.02
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+36% Synergy $18.76
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+36% Synergy $1.49
Propaganda Propaganda
+25% Synergy $2.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.36
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $78.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $44.22
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $14.25
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $109.39
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $78.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $716.12
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $43.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.95
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $30.57
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $125.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Basim Ibn Ishaq's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+35% Synergy $1.62
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
+31% Synergy $8.19
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+31% Synergy $0.17
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $0.83
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $2.99
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+28% Synergy $0.77
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+27% Synergy $2.12
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+26% Synergy $2.73
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+24% Synergy $4.97
Achilles Davenport Achilles Davenport
+23% Synergy $2.87
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.26
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+21% Synergy $3.39
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.33
Lydia Frye Lydia Frye
+21% Synergy $0.08
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $9.14
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $13.16
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+18% Synergy $0.42
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $8.78
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+17% Synergy $0.21
Jacob Frye Jacob Frye
+16% Synergy $0.21
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+16% Synergy $0.17
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.48
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+15% Synergy $0.63
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+15% Synergy $1.11
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+14% Synergy $0.32
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
+13% Synergy $0.30
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+12% Synergy $0.09
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+12% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $2.84
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+11% Synergy $0.11
Towering Viewpoint Towering Viewpoint
+11% Synergy $0.05
Spellskite Spellskite
+10% Synergy $8.99
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $2.55
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
+10% Synergy $5.03
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+8% Synergy $1.27
Brotherhood Spy Brotherhood Spy
+8% Synergy $0.15
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+8% Synergy $0.84
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+8% Synergy $0.48
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+7% Synergy $0.64
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+7% Synergy $1.15
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
+7% Synergy $0.14
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+7% Synergy $0.23
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+6% Synergy $0.58
Hookblade Veteran Hookblade Veteran
+5% Synergy $0.15
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+4% Synergy $68.66
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+4% Synergy $0.97
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+2% Synergy $7.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Basim Ibn Ishaq safe.

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+34% Synergy $2.28
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+20% Synergy $0.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+18% Synergy $0.74
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+14% Synergy $1.50
Escape Detection Escape Detection
+11% Synergy $0.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.76
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.83
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.36
Pongify Pongify
+8% Synergy $1.81
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.03
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.08
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.36
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.95
Shore Up Shore Up
+7% Synergy $0.11
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+7% Synergy $0.68
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.62
Become Anonymous Become Anonymous
+5% Synergy $0.11
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.48
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.52
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $4.92
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $2.52
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.75
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $1.42
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $19.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $46.95
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $45.90
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.21
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $8.08
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $3.92
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $15.61
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.26
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $9.65
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.58
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.24
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $13.26
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $1.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $3.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Basim Ibn Ishaq's game plan and control the board.

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+25% Synergy $0.18
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy $4.35
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $8.72
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+10% Synergy $0.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $5.94
Auditore Ambush Auditore Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.12
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tranquilize Tranquilize
+5% Synergy $0.12
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.97
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.91
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-4% Synergy $0.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.71
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+34% Synergy $8.99
Assassin Gauntlet Assassin Gauntlet
+34% Synergy $0.13
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $5.22
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+32% Synergy $1.51
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+31% Synergy $32.02
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+30% Synergy $0.26
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+30% Synergy $0.13
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+28% Synergy $5.86
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $36.97
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+27% Synergy $0.93
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+26% Synergy $15.81
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+21% Synergy $1.10
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.34
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $5.40
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+18% Synergy $5.74
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+17% Synergy $0.94
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+17% Synergy $1.10
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $2.23
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+16% Synergy $1.32
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.84
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+15% Synergy $1.02
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+15% Synergy $1.62
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+15% Synergy $0.09
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.09
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+14% Synergy $0.05
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+13% Synergy $0.54
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+13% Synergy $0.82
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+13% Synergy $39.31
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $11.46
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+13% Synergy $4.74
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+13% Synergy $2.82
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+13% Synergy $2.00
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+12% Synergy $0.86
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+12% Synergy $1.89
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $1.12
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $1.59
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.12
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+10% Synergy $6.50
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+10% Synergy $42.00
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $36.97
Short Bow Short Bow
+10% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+9% Synergy $1.88
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+9% Synergy $7.42
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+9% Synergy $0.04
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $12.33
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+9% Synergy $8.52
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $32.17
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+8% Synergy $5.44
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+7% Synergy $2.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Basim Ibn Ishaq's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+31% Synergy $0.15
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $3.74
Rooftop Bypass Rooftop Bypass
+21% Synergy $2.67
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+21% Synergy $0.13
Combat Research Combat Research
+14% Synergy $0.27
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $0.67
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $1.89
Phyresis Phyresis
+10% Synergy $1.28
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+9% Synergy $0.78
Curiosity Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.53
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+5% Synergy $0.13
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.15
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $3.04
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+2% Synergy $10.87
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $51.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Basim Ibn Ishaq to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.29
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+8% Synergy $18.50

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.82
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+33% Synergy $2.71
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $1.17
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+25% Synergy $10.89
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $35.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $11.40
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+13% Synergy $1.04
Rivendell Rivendell
+12% Synergy $1.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $1.99
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $46.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $18.45
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $11.53
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $7.03
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.16
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $25.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.03
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-1% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $48.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.93
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $1.70

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+53% Synergy $2.09
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $64.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.04
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $181.24
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $19.56
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $26.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.47
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.09
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.43
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $2.63
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+3% Synergy $11.49
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.13
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-10% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Basim Ibn Ishaq decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+25% Synergy $2.48
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.49
Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+17% Synergy $0.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.76
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+8% Synergy $15.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.36
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $0.83
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+5% Synergy $7.67
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+4% Synergy $1.38
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $19.92
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+4% Synergy $1.80
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $7.35
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $4.38
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.75
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.98
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.38
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $12.90
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+2% Synergy $0.07
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+1% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $26.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $21.48
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $19.30
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $38.48
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.73
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.18
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.06
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.17
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $19.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $0.97
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.91
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $8.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.07
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-6% Synergy $1.03
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.24
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.26
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-11% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-11% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-13% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.16

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