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Basim Ibn Ishaq
Price tag $3.22

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

Ranking

#1020 Current Rank
#1064 Last Week
#927 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.

Donatello, Mutant Mechanic Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
+2% Synergy
Does Machines Does Machines
+2% Synergy
The Ooze The Ooze
+2% Synergy
Rat King, Verminister Rat King, Verminister
+2% Synergy $21.82
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
0% Synergy $17.91

High Synergy Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $0.67
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+52% Synergy $13.35
Ramses, Assassin Lord Ramses, Assassin Lord
+50% Synergy $2.24
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+49% Synergy $4.66
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+48% Synergy $0.40
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+47% Synergy $0.31
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+46% Synergy $0.20
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+45% Synergy $0.14
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+45% Synergy $0.42
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+42% Synergy $0.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $1.58
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+38% Synergy $1.38
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $2.24
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+36% Synergy $0.75
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $24.06
Propaganda Propaganda
+23% Synergy $3.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.38
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
+7% Synergy $99.32
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $45.55
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.63
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $115.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $98.84
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $62.72
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

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

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.63
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
+32% Synergy $8.00
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+31% Synergy $0.25
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+28% Synergy $5.67
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $1.15
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+28% Synergy $1.33
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+26% Synergy $2.57
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $3.32
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+24% Synergy $4.09
Achilles Davenport Achilles Davenport
+23% Synergy $4.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.23
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+21% Synergy $2.94
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.30
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $8.47
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $12.87
Lydia Frye Lydia Frye
+20% Synergy $0.07
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+18% Synergy $0.35
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $13.75
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+17% Synergy $0.24
Jacob Frye Jacob Frye
+16% Synergy $0.22
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+15% Synergy $0.39
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+15% Synergy $0.68
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+15% Synergy $0.31
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.56
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+15% Synergy $0.29
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+14% Synergy $0.59
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+14% Synergy $1.60
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+13% Synergy $0.36
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
+13% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $2.28
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+11% Synergy $0.15
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+11% Synergy $0.09
Towering Viewpoint Towering Viewpoint
+11% Synergy $0.08
Spellskite Spellskite
+10% Synergy $6.89
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $2.68
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
+9% Synergy $4.59
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+8% Synergy $0.70
Brotherhood Spy Brotherhood Spy
+8% Synergy $0.17
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+8% Synergy $1.01
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+8% Synergy $0.60
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+8% Synergy $0.30
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+7% Synergy $0.86
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $34.44
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
+7% Synergy $0.11
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+6% Synergy $0.45
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+6% Synergy $0.94
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+4% Synergy $87.13
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.29
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $37.86

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+33% Synergy $3.59
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+20% Synergy $0.12
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.53
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+14% Synergy $1.82
Escape Detection Escape Detection
+11% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $7.56
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $3.81
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.09
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+8% Synergy $0.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.93
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.74
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $1.21
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.52
Shore Up Shore Up
+6% Synergy $0.10
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.90
Become Anonymous Become Anonymous
+5% Synergy $0.13
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.83
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $4.46
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.91
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $1.12
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.86
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $1.45
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $2.94
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $21.94
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $8.80
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.65
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $47.15
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $3.97
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $16.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.34
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $8.51
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-4% Synergy $0.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.14
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $14.79
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $0.91
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $4.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-23% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

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

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+25% Synergy $0.15
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+17% Synergy $3.58
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $9.10
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+10% Synergy $0.09
Auditore Ambush Auditore Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $6.86
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.14
Tranquilize Tranquilize
+5% Synergy $0.12
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.60
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $136.78
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.20
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $6.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+35% Synergy $2.82
Assassin Gauntlet Assassin Gauntlet
+33% Synergy $0.25
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+32% Synergy $9.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $6.34
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+32% Synergy $2.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+30% Synergy $37.16
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+30% Synergy $0.23
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+30% Synergy $0.19
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+27% Synergy $11.84
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $41.18
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+26% Synergy $0.98
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+25% Synergy $13.88
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+21% Synergy $2.02
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.04
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+19% Synergy $4.12
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.39
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+17% Synergy $0.71
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+16% Synergy $1.18
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+16% Synergy $1.46
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.63
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+15% Synergy $2.39
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+15% Synergy $1.07
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+15% Synergy $0.10
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+14% Synergy $29.79
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+14% Synergy $1.23
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.11
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+13% Synergy $4.23
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+13% Synergy $0.72
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $13.27
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+13% Synergy $0.05
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+13% Synergy $4.00
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+13% Synergy $2.81
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+12% Synergy $3.36
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+12% Synergy $1.42
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.32
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $7.22
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+11% Synergy $2.27
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.84
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+10% Synergy $0.04
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+10% Synergy $44.79
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $40.10
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+9% Synergy $18.16
Short Bow Short Bow
+9% Synergy $0.16
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $12.36
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $34.49
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+8% Synergy $1.71
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+8% Synergy $1.24
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+8% Synergy $11.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.23

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 $0.18
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $3.16
Rooftop Bypass Rooftop Bypass
+21% Synergy $3.03
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+21% Synergy $0.10
Combat Research Combat Research
+14% Synergy $0.45
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $3.04
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $3.14
Phyresis Phyresis
+9% Synergy $1.34
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+9% Synergy $0.84
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.64
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+5% Synergy $0.13
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.11
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $11.16
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+2% Synergy $12.92
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $13.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.92

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 $0.32
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+8% Synergy $16.98
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $17.25

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.74
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+32% Synergy $2.97
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+28% Synergy $1.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $9.95
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $35.94
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $11.66
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+13% Synergy $1.83
Rivendell Rivendell
+11% Synergy $1.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.28
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $50.05
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $20.40
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $11.44
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $7.35
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $34.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $8.55
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-1% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $53.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.85
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $5.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+51% Synergy $2.77
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $65.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $175.80
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $19.96
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $33.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.11
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.55
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+3% Synergy $16.58
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $86.10
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.53
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $832.25
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $55.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $4.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-10% Synergy $0.87

Lands

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

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+25% Synergy $2.62
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.46
Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+17% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $7.56
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $3.81
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $16.58
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $1.12
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+5% Synergy $13.29
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+4% Synergy $2.86
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $18.24
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+4% Synergy $2.24
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $9.01
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $5.33
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $18.51
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $1.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $14.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $15.26
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+3% Synergy $0.09
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.95
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $26.93
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.91
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $23.25
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $41.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.30
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.16
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $21.23
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.14
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
-1% Synergy $0.15
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.94
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-2% Synergy $0.81
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $8.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.09
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.17
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.08
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-10% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-12% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.21

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