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Basim Ibn Ishaq
Price tag $1.81

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

#1125 Current Rank
#1104 Last Week
#937 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.

Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+6% Synergy $0.21
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+6% Synergy $0.32
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+6% Synergy $2.00
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+6% Synergy $0.39
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+4% Synergy $5.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+52% Synergy $0.60
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+51% Synergy $11.97
Ramses, Assassin Lord Ramses, Assassin Lord
+50% Synergy $2.95
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+49% Synergy $4.09
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+47% Synergy $0.41
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+46% Synergy $0.49
Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+45% Synergy $0.32
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+45% Synergy $0.43
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+44% Synergy $0.31
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+42% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+42% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+41% Synergy $1.85
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+37% Synergy $2.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $3.17
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+35% Synergy $28.45
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+35% Synergy $0.45
Propaganda Propaganda
+22% Synergy $3.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.56
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.52

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $99.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $56.28
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+3% Synergy $17.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.42
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $157.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $69.23
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $64.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.96
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
+31% Synergy $8.48
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+30% Synergy $0.32
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+28% Synergy $1.03
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy $0.84
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+27% Synergy $3.84
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+25% Synergy $3.47
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+25% Synergy $2.47
Achilles Davenport Achilles Davenport
+23% Synergy $5.59
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+23% Synergy $6.01
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+21% Synergy $4.35
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+21% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $7.26
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+20% Synergy $14.41
Lydia Frye Lydia Frye
+19% Synergy $0.22
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+17% Synergy $0.39
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $13.26
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+16% Synergy $0.38
Evie Frye Evie Frye
+16% Synergy $0.35
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
+16% Synergy $0.70
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+16% Synergy $0.45
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.68
Jacob Frye Jacob Frye
+15% Synergy $0.20
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+14% Synergy $1.00
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+14% Synergy $0.38
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+14% Synergy $1.88
Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+14% Synergy $0.37
Etrata, Deadly Fugitive Etrata, Deadly Fugitive
+13% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+11% Synergy $1.75
Spellskite Spellskite
+11% Synergy $7.90
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $4.05
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+11% Synergy $0.31
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+11% Synergy $0.23
Towering Viewpoint Towering Viewpoint
+10% Synergy $0.21
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
+9% Synergy $4.92
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+8% Synergy $0.57
Brotherhood Spy Brotherhood Spy
+8% Synergy $0.24
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+8% Synergy $0.94
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+7% Synergy $2.06
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $43.02
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+7% Synergy $0.58
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+7% Synergy $0.39
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
+7% Synergy $0.21
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+6% Synergy $1.06
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+4% Synergy $94.97
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+3% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.86
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $47.70

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+32% Synergy $4.06
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+20% Synergy $0.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.59
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+13% Synergy $3.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $5.52
Escape Detection Escape Detection
+10% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.11
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+8% Synergy $0.12
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+8% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.30
Pongify Pongify
+7% Synergy $1.73
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.95
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.39
Shore Up Shore Up
+6% Synergy $0.20
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $22.81
Become Anonymous Become Anonymous
+5% Synergy $0.23
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.01
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+4% Synergy $5.23
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.49
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $1.22
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $2.31
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $26.08
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.41
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $52.04
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $47.43
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $10.06
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
0% Synergy $2.81
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $18.25
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $9.22
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $1.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $17.27
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $1.15
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $6.80
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-22% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

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

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+24% Synergy $0.28
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+16% Synergy $4.30
Fabricate Fabricate
+14% Synergy $8.93
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+9% Synergy $0.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $4.71
Auditore Ambush Auditore Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.21
Tranquilize Tranquilize
+5% Synergy $0.18
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $152.27
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $20.74
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $3.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.38
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $9.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+34% Synergy $3.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $7.29
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+32% Synergy $7.28
Assassin Gauntlet Assassin Gauntlet
+32% Synergy $0.30
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+32% Synergy $2.07
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+30% Synergy $39.15
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+28% Synergy $0.28
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+28% Synergy $0.36
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+26% Synergy $36.02
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+26% Synergy $11.24
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+26% Synergy $0.56
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+24% Synergy $14.78
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+20% Synergy $2.81
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+20% Synergy $5.03
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.70
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.38
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+16% Synergy $0.87
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+16% Synergy $1.36
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+16% Synergy $39.62
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+15% Synergy $2.05
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+15% Synergy $1.06
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+15% Synergy $1.23
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+15% Synergy $1.08
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+14% Synergy $2.73
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+14% Synergy $0.24
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+14% Synergy $0.25
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+13% Synergy $1.53
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+13% Synergy $2.40
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+13% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+13% Synergy $13.64
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+12% Synergy $4.63
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+12% Synergy $4.01
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+12% Synergy $1.42
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.41
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $6.21
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+11% Synergy $1.28
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+11% Synergy $3.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+10% Synergy $2.56
Illvoi Light Jammer Illvoi Light Jammer
+10% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+9% Synergy $43.69
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+9% Synergy $47.45
Short Bow Short Bow
+9% Synergy $0.27
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $12.24
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $44.91
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+8% Synergy $2.58
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+8% Synergy $19.32
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+8% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+8% Synergy $10.90
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+7% Synergy $0.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32

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 $0.32
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $2.81
Rooftop Bypass Rooftop Bypass
+21% Synergy $7.18
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+20% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $3.74
Combat Research Combat Research
+13% Synergy $0.44
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+12% Synergy $0.94
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+9% Synergy $0.81
Phyresis Phyresis
+9% Synergy $3.24
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $1.12
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+5% Synergy $0.23
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+5% Synergy $0.26
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.91
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+1% Synergy $16.69
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $17.30
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.56

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 $0.35
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+8% Synergy $22.13
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $19.97

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+34% Synergy $0.57
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+32% Synergy $5.38
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+28% Synergy $0.78
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+24% Synergy $9.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $39.52
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+14% Synergy $12.99
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+12% Synergy $4.64
Rivendell Rivendell
+11% Synergy $1.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.54
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $60.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $28.46
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+7% Synergy $9.70
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $10.14
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $29.75
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $11.06
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-1% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $58.63
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.53
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $0.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+50% Synergy $1.41
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+14% Synergy $69.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.90
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+10% Synergy $214.76
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+9% Synergy $17.37
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $38.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $5.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.56
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+3% Synergy $14.46
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $110.91
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1066.67
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.74
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.65
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $68.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $2.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $1.18

Lands

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

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+25% Synergy $1.62
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+17% Synergy $0.61
Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+17% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $5.52
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $3.11
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $18.43
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $1.34
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+6% Synergy $10.65
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+4% Synergy $3.13
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $19.05
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+4% Synergy $2.32
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $11.90
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $6.74
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $30.66
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.08
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $16.13
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+3% Synergy $0.18
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.41
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $32.67
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $35.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $28.81
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $28.90
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $45.17
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.86
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.10
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.29
River of Tears River of Tears
0% Synergy $0.33
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $9.04
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.11
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.00
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.23
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $9.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.30
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-10% Synergy $0.37
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.56
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-10% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-12% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.29

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