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Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.13

Legendary Creature — Human Monk Enchantment Background

Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 65% Dungeon 10% Aggro 5% Defenders 5% Humans 5% Lifegain 5% Party 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's abilities and overall game plan.

Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+94% Synergy $0.08
Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+88% Synergy $0.04
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+78% Synergy $0.82
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+75% Synergy $0.21
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+73% Synergy $0.06
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+69% Synergy $0.09
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+60% Synergy $0.57
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+60% Synergy $0.18
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+56% Synergy $0.05
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+54% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+54% Synergy $0.28
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+54% Synergy $0.89
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+53% Synergy $0.18
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+51% Synergy $3.57
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+51% Synergy $0.15
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+51% Synergy $0.29
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+49% Synergy $6.06
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+48% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $1.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Oketra the True Oketra the True
+42% Synergy $1.42
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+42% Synergy $0.10
Oathsworn Giant Oathsworn Giant
+39% Synergy $0.37
Triumphant Adventurer Triumphant Adventurer
+39% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+38% Synergy $0.18
Radiant Solar Radiant Solar
+36% Synergy $0.95
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+36% Synergy $0.07
Walking Bulwark Walking Bulwark
+33% Synergy $0.13
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $0.06
Disowned Ancestor Disowned Ancestor
+30% Synergy $0.08
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+27% Synergy $0.05
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+27% Synergy $1.13
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+26% Synergy $0.21
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+25% Synergy $0.18
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+24% Synergy $0.07
God-Pharaoh's Faithful God-Pharaoh's Faithful
+24% Synergy $0.08
Barrowin of Clan Undurr Barrowin of Clan Undurr
+24% Synergy $0.09
Flumph Flumph
+24% Synergy $1.13
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+23% Synergy $0.05
Loxodon Lifechanter Loxodon Lifechanter
+21% Synergy $0.13
Underdark Explorer Underdark Explorer
+21% Synergy $0.03
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+21% Synergy $0.32
Tymaret, Chosen from Death Tymaret, Chosen from Death
+21% Synergy $0.11
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.61
Looming Altisaur Looming Altisaur
+18% Synergy $0.03
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+18% Synergy $0.39
Zombie Ogre Zombie Ogre
+18% Synergy $0.02
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+16% Synergy $0.80
Crenellated Wall Crenellated Wall
+15% Synergy $0.31
Blessed Orator Blessed Orator
+15% Synergy $0.20
Fortified Rampart Fortified Rampart
+15% Synergy $0.12
Pride Guardian Pride Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.18
Cloister Gargoyle Cloister Gargoyle
+15% Synergy $0.06
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+14% Synergy $34.83
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+14% Synergy $1.45
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+12% Synergy $0.11
Dragon's Eye Sentry Dragon's Eye Sentry
+12% Synergy $0.05
Clockwork Drawbridge Clockwork Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.05
Wall of Junk Wall of Junk
+12% Synergy $0.26
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+12% Synergy $1.32
Wall of Shards Wall of Shards
+12% Synergy $7.83
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+12% Synergy $0.08
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+12% Synergy $0.24
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+12% Synergy $0.56
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.35
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+11% Synergy $12.96
Kami of Old Stone Kami of Old Stone
+9% Synergy $0.35
Wakestone Gargoyle Wakestone Gargoyle
+9% Synergy $0.12
Blight Pile Blight Pile
+9% Synergy $0.13
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+7% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Bar the Door Bar the Door
+42% Synergy $0.16
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+36% Synergy $0.18
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+31% Synergy $0.28
Solidarity Solidarity
+24% Synergy $0.27
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+24% Synergy $0.06
Mortify Mortify
+14% Synergy $0.26
Utter End Utter End
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+10% Synergy $0.15
Despark Despark
+8% Synergy $0.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.13
Cast Down Cast Down
+8% Synergy $0.24
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+8% Synergy $0.27
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+4% Synergy $0.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.91
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $0.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $16.24
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $1.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-11% Synergy $0.84

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+40% Synergy $0.17
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+30% Synergy $0.14
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+24% Synergy $0.07
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+17% Synergy $0.25
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+16% Synergy $1.00
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.60
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.28
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+10% Synergy $0.28
Vindicate Vindicate
+6% Synergy $0.91
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+6% Synergy $0.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.30
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.44
Damn Damn
-24% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+42% Synergy $0.16
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+36% Synergy $1.86
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+36% Synergy $0.34
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+26% Synergy $0.04
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+26% Synergy $16.80
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+24% Synergy $0.12
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+24% Synergy $0.18
Delver's Torch Delver's Torch
+21% Synergy $0.07
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+18% Synergy $0.47
Warmonger's Chariot Warmonger's Chariot
+15% Synergy $0.10
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+15% Synergy $0.25
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+12% Synergy $0.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+42% Synergy $5.71
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+33% Synergy $1.86
Rolling Stones Rolling Stones
+15% Synergy $1.30
Animate Wall Animate Wall
+9% Synergy $0.32
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+8% Synergy $1.57
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+8% Synergy $0.07
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $21.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $3.99
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $1.55

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+52% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+15% Synergy $0.30
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+10% Synergy $0.40
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+9% Synergy $0.30
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.76
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-3% Synergy $0.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+79% Synergy $0.06
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+76% Synergy $1.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-9% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-27% Synergy $0.91

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+23% Synergy $0.11
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+16% Synergy $1.10
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+11% Synergy $0.21
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+8% Synergy $0.28
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+6% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.18
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+3% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-7% Synergy $0.23
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-9% Synergy $0.48
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-9% Synergy $0.68
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-12% Synergy $0.15
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-14% Synergy $13.73
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-14% Synergy $22.75
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-15% Synergy $0.80
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.22
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-17% Synergy $7.92
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-19% Synergy $3.47
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-20% Synergy $4.16

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Far Traveler Rasaad yn Bashir // Far Traveler
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Candlekeep Sage Rasaad yn Bashir // Candlekeep Sage
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Raised by Giants Rasaad yn Bashir // Raised by Giants
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Arcades, the Strategist Arcades, the Strategist
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant Tadeas, Juniper Ascendant
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Arcades Sabboth Arcades Sabboth
Sapling of Colfenor Sapling of Colfenor
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Thrasios, Triton Hero Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
The Fifth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"

Other Available Backgrounds

Rasaad yn Bashir can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Master Chef Master Chef
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler