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Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute: Monks
Price tag $0.61

Legendary Creature — Human Monk Enchantment Background

Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute
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Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Monks 50% Toughness Matters 50%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute Monks game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+89% Synergy $36.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+89% Synergy $62.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+85% Synergy $51.92
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+85% Synergy $70.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+78% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Monks plan in Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+99% Synergy $2.42
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+99% Synergy $1.69
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+98% Synergy $0.51
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+97% Synergy $2.06
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+97% Synergy $2.20
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+96% Synergy $1.49
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+94% Synergy $34.13
Monk Idealist Monk Idealist
+100% Synergy $0.10
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+100% Synergy $0.22
Golden-Tail Disciple Golden-Tail Disciple
+100% Synergy $0.11
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+100% Synergy $0.16
Pride Guardian Pride Guardian
+100% Synergy $0.15
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+100% Synergy $4.60
Ugin's Conjurant Ugin's Conjurant
+100% Synergy $0.22
Boonweaver Giant Boonweaver Giant
+100% Synergy $0.15
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+100% Synergy $0.31
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+100% Synergy $0.64
Geist-Honored Monk Geist-Honored Monk
+100% Synergy $0.76
Duplicant Duplicant
+100% Synergy $0.32
Venomous Changeling Venomous Changeling
+100% Synergy $0.15
Kuon, Ogre Ascendant Kuon, Ogre Ascendant
+100% Synergy $1.13
Orator of Ojutai Orator of Ojutai
+100% Synergy $0.19

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute's Monks deck ahead.

Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+99% Synergy $0.19
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+99% Synergy $0.29
Darkness Darkness
+99% Synergy $23.67
Holy Day Holy Day
+99% Synergy $0.50
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+98% Synergy $0.26
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+98% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+96% Synergy $0.61
Murder Murder
+96% Synergy $0.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+96% Synergy $0.28
Utter End Utter End
+88% Synergy $0.32
Inkshield Inkshield
+80% Synergy $4.04
Mortify Mortify
+78% Synergy $0.23
Despark Despark
+70% Synergy $0.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+51% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+36% Synergy $1.44
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+100% Synergy $0.25
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+100% Synergy $0.15

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Monks game plan forward for Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute.

Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+94% Synergy $2.09

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute Monks decks.

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+97% Synergy $1.86
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+94% Synergy $10.47
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+93% Synergy $5.35
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+100% Synergy $1.04

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Monks strategy in Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+98% Synergy $0.80
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+84% Synergy $3.94
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+100% Synergy $1.75
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+100% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute Monks decks.

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+99% Synergy $13.37
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+95% Synergy $38.10
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+95% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+91% Synergy $6.08
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+91% Synergy $4.00
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+89% Synergy $11.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+77% Synergy $2.76
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+67% Synergy $0.52
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+100% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute's Monks strategy.

Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+99% Synergy $43.64
Orzhov Keyrune Orzhov Keyrune
+99% Synergy $0.17
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+94% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+94% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+86% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+86% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+47% Synergy $0.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+46% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute's Monks decks.

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+96% Synergy $17.20
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+96% Synergy $1.10
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+95% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+92% Synergy $0.11
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+85% Synergy $6.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+77% Synergy $0.32
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+77% Synergy $0.13
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+63% Synergy $1.74
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+61% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+61% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+61% Synergy $15.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+57% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+50% Synergy $0.36
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+49% Synergy $10.16
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+42% Synergy $0.51
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+33% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Salt Flats Salt Flats
+100% Synergy $1.59

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute: Monks.

Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Iron Throne Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Iron Throne
Rasaad yn Bashir Agent of the Shadow Thieves Rasaad yn Bashir // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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 Flaming Fist Rasaad yn Bashir // Flaming Fist
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Inspiring Leader Rasaad yn Bashir // Inspiring Leader
Rasaad yn Bashir Noble Heritage Rasaad yn Bashir // Noble Heritage
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Rasaad yn Bashir Criminal Past Rasaad yn Bashir // Criminal Past
Rasaad yn Bashir Haunted One Rasaad yn Bashir // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Prava of the Steel Legion Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Radiant, Serra Archangel Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ravos, Soultender Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ravos, Soultender
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tymna the Weaver Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tymna the Weaver
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Radiant, Serra Archangel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Radiant, Serra Archangel
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 Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Master Chef Rasaad yn Bashir // Master Chef
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
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
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Ravos, Soultender Tormod, the Desecrator Ravos, Soultender // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ravos, Soultender Tymna the Weaver Ravos, Soultender // Tymna the Weaver
Ravos, Soultender Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ravos, Soultender // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

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