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Basim Ibn Ishaq
Price tag $2.37

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

#1149 Current Rank
#1060 Last Week
#929 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.

Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+8% Synergy $1.51
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+6% Synergy $0.39
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+6% Synergy $0.28
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+4% Synergy $7.36
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+4% Synergy $0.49

High Synergy Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $0.81
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+51% Synergy $14.47
Ramses, Assassin Lord Ramses, Assassin Lord
+50% Synergy $2.58
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+49% Synergy $4.66
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+47% Synergy $0.41
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+46% Synergy $0.43
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+45% Synergy $0.27
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+45% Synergy $0.49
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+45% Synergy $0.28
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+42% Synergy $0.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $2.00
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+37% Synergy $3.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $3.99
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+36% Synergy $0.96
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $28.23
Propaganda Propaganda
+23% Synergy $3.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.61
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $106.71
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $53.72
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+3% Synergy $16.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.18
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $140.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $68.48
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $58.23

Creatures

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

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.79
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
+32% Synergy $9.77
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+30% Synergy $0.34
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $1.29
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy $1.02
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+27% Synergy $3.83
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+26% Synergy $2.93
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $3.69
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+24% Synergy $4.60
Achilles Davenport Achilles Davenport
+23% Synergy $5.78
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+22% Synergy $3.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.27
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.46
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $7.49
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $13.77
Lydia Frye Lydia Frye
+20% Synergy $0.17
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+18% Synergy $0.37
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $12.48
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+16% Synergy $0.43
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+16% Synergy $0.26
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+16% Synergy $0.80
Jacob Frye Jacob Frye
+16% Synergy $0.27
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.59
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+15% Synergy $0.34
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+14% Synergy $0.70
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+14% Synergy $0.32
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+14% Synergy $0.40
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+14% Synergy $2.30
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
+13% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $2.31
Spellskite Spellskite
+11% Synergy $7.09
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+11% Synergy $0.23
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+11% Synergy $0.22
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $3.99
Towering Viewpoint Towering Viewpoint
+10% Synergy $0.22
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
+9% Synergy $4.62
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+8% Synergy $0.53
Brotherhood Spy Brotherhood Spy
+8% Synergy $0.15
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+8% Synergy $1.08
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+8% Synergy $0.62
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+8% Synergy $0.39
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+7% Synergy $1.94
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $40.36
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
+7% Synergy $0.25
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+6% Synergy $0.41
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+6% Synergy $0.97
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+4% Synergy $91.08
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.94
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $43.57

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+33% Synergy $4.02
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+20% Synergy $0.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.56
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+13% Synergy $3.53
Escape Detection Escape Detection
+11% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.85
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.10
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+8% Synergy $1.83
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $2.06
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.95
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.06
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.86
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.48
Shore Up Shore Up
+6% Synergy $0.25
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.78
Become Anonymous Become Anonymous
+5% Synergy $0.21
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.40
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $5.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $4.10
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $1.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.78
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $1.50
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $2.67
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $24.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $50.50
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $11.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $44.88
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.28
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $17.58
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.40
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $8.80
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
-1% Synergy $3.88
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $11.91
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.31
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $15.93
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $1.02
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $4.43
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-22% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+25% Synergy $0.24
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+16% Synergy $3.59
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $8.98
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+9% Synergy $0.16
Auditore Ambush Auditore Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $7.91
Tranquilize Tranquilize
+5% Synergy $0.13
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.17
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.41
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $146.21
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $8.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+35% Synergy $3.65
Assassin Gauntlet Assassin Gauntlet
+33% Synergy $0.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+32% Synergy $10.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $8.56
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+32% Synergy $1.90
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+30% Synergy $40.13
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+30% Synergy $0.24
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+28% Synergy $0.35
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+27% Synergy $10.35
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $39.49
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+26% Synergy $1.20
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+24% Synergy $14.83
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+21% Synergy $2.60
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+19% Synergy $5.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.61
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.42
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+17% Synergy $0.86
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+16% Synergy $1.49
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+16% Synergy $0.91
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.88
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+15% Synergy $36.49
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+15% Synergy $1.37
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+15% Synergy $2.47
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.22
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+14% Synergy $2.19
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.22
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+13% Synergy $2.07
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+13% Synergy $0.75
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+13% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $14.47
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+12% Synergy $4.64
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+12% Synergy $3.31
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+12% Synergy $2.08
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+12% Synergy $1.33
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.41
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $7.50
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+11% Synergy $1.89
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.50
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+10% Synergy $0.07
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $44.70
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+9% Synergy $49.85
Short Bow Short Bow
+9% Synergy $0.27
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $12.38
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $39.43
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+8% Synergy $2.59
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+8% Synergy $1.33
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $20.88
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+8% Synergy $10.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30

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
+28% Synergy $0.27
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $3.10
Rooftop Bypass Rooftop Bypass
+21% Synergy $4.47
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+21% Synergy $0.29
Combat Research Combat Research
+13% Synergy $0.48
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $1.18
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $3.41
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+9% Synergy $0.85
Phyresis Phyresis
+9% Synergy $2.04
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.74
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+5% Synergy $0.11
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.24
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $10.16
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+1% Synergy $15.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $16.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.69

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+10% Synergy $0.36
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+8% Synergy $18.28
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $17.59

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.64
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+32% Synergy $5.14
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+28% Synergy $1.08
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $9.12
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $37.51
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $13.00
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+13% Synergy $7.61
Rivendell Rivendell
+11% Synergy $1.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.70
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $55.63
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $25.26
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $12.31
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $7.63
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $36.29
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.56
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $1.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $52.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.07
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $4.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+51% Synergy $1.92
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $70.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $191.56
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $21.86
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $37.59
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.05
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.51
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+3% Synergy $14.82
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.29
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $97.50
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.59
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $938.97
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.08
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $61.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $2.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+25% Synergy $2.70
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.47
Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+17% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $4.85
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $18.85
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $1.26
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+6% Synergy $15.00
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+4% Synergy $4.16
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $25.79
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+4% Synergy $1.91
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $11.92
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $6.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $25.27
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $1.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.98
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $16.79
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+3% Synergy $0.14
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $30.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $30.84
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $41.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $26.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.94
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $28.68
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $35.68
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.22
River of Tears River of Tears
0% Synergy $0.27
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $9.14
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.24
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.87
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $11.91
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $1.26
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $8.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.29
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.27
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.22
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.34
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.41
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-10% Synergy $0.29
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-12% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.17

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