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Basim Ibn Ishaq
Price tag $3.41

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

#917 Current Rank
#893 Last Week
#935 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.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $34.04
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+1% Synergy $0.61
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.26
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
0% Synergy $1.79
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $21.33

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
+52% Synergy $12.56
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $0.72
Ramses, Assassin Lord Ramses, Assassin Lord
+50% Synergy $1.35
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+49% Synergy $5.15
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+48% Synergy $0.40
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+47% Synergy $0.32
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+47% Synergy $0.18
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+45% Synergy $0.18
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+45% Synergy $0.49
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $1.20
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+42% Synergy $0.23
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+38% Synergy $0.99
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $2.34
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+36% Synergy $0.56
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $19.89
Propaganda Propaganda
+24% Synergy $2.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.86
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+7% Synergy $91.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $40.38
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.34
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $116.80
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $37.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $63.77
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.97
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+35% Synergy $1.39
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
+32% Synergy $7.96
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+30% Synergy $0.24
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $4.96
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $1.15
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+27% Synergy $2.09
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+27% Synergy $0.80
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+26% Synergy $3.07
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+24% Synergy $4.60
Achilles Davenport Achilles Davenport
+23% Synergy $3.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.20
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+21% Synergy $2.38
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.29
Lydia Frye Lydia Frye
+21% Synergy $0.12
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $8.34
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $13.19
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+17% Synergy $0.42
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+17% Synergy $0.23
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $10.33
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+16% Synergy $0.40
Jacob Frye Jacob Frye
+16% Synergy $0.21
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+15% Synergy $0.27
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.58
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+15% Synergy $0.23
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+14% Synergy $0.57
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+14% Synergy $0.56
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+14% Synergy $0.89
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
+13% Synergy $0.23
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+12% Synergy $0.32
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+12% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $1.84
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+11% Synergy $0.11
Towering Viewpoint Towering Viewpoint
+11% Synergy $0.10
Spellskite Spellskite
+10% Synergy $6.62
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $1.68
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
+10% Synergy $5.04
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+8% Synergy $0.90
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+8% Synergy $0.59
Brotherhood Spy Brotherhood Spy
+8% Synergy $0.11
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+8% Synergy $1.06
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+8% Synergy $0.52
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
+8% Synergy $0.09
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+7% Synergy $0.33
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+6% Synergy $1.77
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+6% Synergy $0.46
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+4% Synergy $0.20
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+4% Synergy $73.33
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+4% Synergy $1.05
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.32
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $30.39

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+33% Synergy $2.28
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+20% Synergy $0.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+18% Synergy $0.53
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+14% Synergy $1.94
Escape Detection Escape Detection
+11% Synergy $0.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $8.82
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.63
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.07
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.16
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+8% Synergy $0.72
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.47
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $1.34
Shore Up Shore Up
+7% Synergy $0.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.34
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.58
Become Anonymous Become Anonymous
+5% Synergy $0.12
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $3.81
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.43
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.23
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $1.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.67
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $3.74
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.25
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $0.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $45.83
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $18.26
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $48.26
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.17
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
0% Synergy $7.81
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $4.44
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $8.83
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.43
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.18
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.24
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $13.35
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $1.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $3.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-22% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+26% Synergy $0.16
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+18% Synergy $4.62
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $8.90
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+10% Synergy $0.10
Auditore Ambush Auditore Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.17
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $6.57
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.17
Tranquilize Tranquilize
+5% Synergy $0.15
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.93
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $132.80
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $16.94
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-4% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $5.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+35% Synergy $2.27
Assassin Gauntlet Assassin Gauntlet
+34% Synergy $0.19
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+33% Synergy $9.65
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $5.38
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+32% Synergy $1.78
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+31% Synergy $37.91
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+30% Synergy $0.28
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+30% Synergy $0.13
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+28% Synergy $8.07
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+27% Synergy $0.90
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.41
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+25% Synergy $13.50
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+21% Synergy $1.33
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.33
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $3.81
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+18% Synergy $3.34
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+17% Synergy $0.86
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+16% Synergy $1.38
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.66
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+15% Synergy $2.25
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+15% Synergy $1.59
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+15% Synergy $0.84
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+15% Synergy $0.11
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+15% Synergy $1.16
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.08
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+14% Synergy $32.48
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+13% Synergy $0.67
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+13% Synergy $3.31
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+13% Synergy $0.09
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $12.32
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+13% Synergy $3.56
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+13% Synergy $2.28
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+12% Synergy $2.89
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+12% Synergy $1.10
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.32
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $7.19
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+11% Synergy $1.70
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $1.55
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+10% Synergy $0.04
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $38.64
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+10% Synergy $43.68
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+9% Synergy $1.72
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+9% Synergy $10.35
Short Bow Short Bow
+9% Synergy $0.13
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $11.86
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $34.01
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+8% Synergy $1.83
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+8% Synergy $8.73
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19

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
+30% Synergy $0.14
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $2.76
Rooftop Bypass Rooftop Bypass
+21% Synergy $2.81
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+21% Synergy $0.11
Combat Research Combat Research
+14% Synergy $0.33
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+13% Synergy $1.00
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $3.12
Phyresis Phyresis
+9% Synergy $1.66
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+9% Synergy $0.88
Curiosity Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.55
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+5% Synergy $0.11
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.11
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $7.04
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+2% Synergy $11.81
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.71
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $9.06

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 $0.36
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+8% Synergy $16.70

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.60
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+32% Synergy $2.22
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+28% Synergy $1.71
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $10.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $34.91
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $10.25
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+13% Synergy $2.05
Rivendell Rivendell
+11% Synergy $1.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $47.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $19.12
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $10.59
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $6.93
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.61
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $30.56
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.14
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.37
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $46.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.63
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $6.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+52% Synergy $2.63
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $61.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.22
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $175.57
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $16.68
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $24.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.41
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.41
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $12.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $83.26
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $740.80
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $60.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $2.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.15
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-10% Synergy $0.59

Lands

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

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+25% Synergy $2.41
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+18% Synergy $0.41
Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+18% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $8.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.63
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $14.85
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $0.96
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+5% Synergy $1.83
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+5% Synergy $7.86
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $17.19
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $7.07
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $4.95
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+3% Synergy $2.04
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $1.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.06
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+3% Synergy $0.07
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $24.38
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+1% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $25.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $20.39
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $20.14
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $37.92
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.17
River of Tears River of Tears
0% Synergy $0.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $20.01
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
-1% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.43
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $0.80
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.20
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.06
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $8.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.07
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.08
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-6% Synergy $0.15
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-11% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-12% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.17

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