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Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.91

Legendary Creature — Human Monk Enchantment Background

Rasaad yn Bashir Passionate Archaeologist
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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+100% Synergy $0.04
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+74% Synergy $0.24
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+74% Synergy $6.84
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+74% Synergy $0.87
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+66% Synergy $0.11
Shrike Force Shrike Force
+66% Synergy $0.17
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+61% Synergy $0.32
Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+50% Synergy $0.08
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+50% Synergy $0.09
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+50% Synergy $0.06
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+50% Synergy $0.08
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+50% Synergy $0.06
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+50% Synergy $0.34
Judoon Enforcers Judoon Enforcers
+50% Synergy $0.11
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+50% Synergy $0.05
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+50% Synergy $0.04
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+50% Synergy $0.06
Combat Thresher Combat Thresher
+49% Synergy $0.11
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+49% Synergy $0.09
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
+49% Synergy $0.20
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+46% Synergy $0.41
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+39% Synergy $0.86
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+38% Synergy $0.23
Outlaw Medic Outlaw Medic
+33% Synergy $0.08
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+33% Synergy $0.07
Bounding Felidar Bounding Felidar
+33% Synergy $0.12
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+32% Synergy $0.10
Clockwork Percussionist Clockwork Percussionist
+31% Synergy $0.14
Ragged Playmate Ragged Playmate
+28% Synergy $0.04
Splitskin Doll Splitskin Doll
+28% Synergy $0.12
Cloister Gargoyle Cloister Gargoyle
+25% Synergy $0.05
Daybreak Chaplain Daybreak Chaplain
+25% Synergy $0.06
Dinosaurs on a Spaceship Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
+25% Synergy $3.85
Maned Serval Maned Serval
+25% Synergy $0.05
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+25% Synergy $2.71
Weathered Sentinels Weathered Sentinels
+25% Synergy $1.24
Flumph Flumph
+24% Synergy $1.09
Goblin Tunneler Goblin Tunneler
+24% Synergy $0.20
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+24% Synergy $0.14
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+24% Synergy $0.96
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+22% Synergy $0.16
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+21% Synergy $0.22
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+21% Synergy $1.22
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+19% Synergy $4.83
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+18% Synergy $0.54
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+17% Synergy $30.32
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+14% Synergy $12.20
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $2.67
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $45.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist safe.

Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+74% Synergy $0.34
Acrobatic Leap Acrobatic Leap
+50% Synergy $0.04
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+49% Synergy $0.20
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+49% Synergy $0.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+32% Synergy $50.22
Aegis of the Heavens Aegis of the Heavens
+25% Synergy $0.15
Solidarity Solidarity
+25% Synergy $0.28
Bathe in Light Bathe in Light
+25% Synergy $0.23
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+25% Synergy $0.16
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+25% Synergy $0.09
Unstable Footing Unstable Footing
+25% Synergy $0.16
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+24% Synergy $3.84
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+23% Synergy $2.37
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+23% Synergy $0.15
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+22% Synergy $4.99
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+22% Synergy $4.91
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+18% Synergy $11.04
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+18% Synergy $4.94
Reprieve Reprieve
+17% Synergy $1.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+16% Synergy $1.70
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+15% Synergy $0.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+10% Synergy $50.95
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $37.00
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $1.07
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-42% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+72% Synergy $0.46
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+47% Synergy $0.20
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+33% Synergy $0.64
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+32% Synergy $25.52
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+25% Synergy $0.15
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+25% Synergy $0.34
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+25% Synergy $0.09
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+25% Synergy $0.14
Inferno Jet Inferno Jet
+25% Synergy $0.05
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+25% Synergy $0.12
Swallow Whole Swallow Whole
+25% Synergy $0.11
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+25% Synergy $0.11
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+24% Synergy $0.79
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+24% Synergy $0.26
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+23% Synergy $0.57
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+23% Synergy $0.67
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+23% Synergy $1.24
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+23% Synergy $0.33
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+21% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+19% Synergy $2.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.85
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+45% Synergy $7.52
Alacrian Armory Alacrian Armory
+32% Synergy $0.07
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+25% Synergy $0.07
Delver's Torch Delver's Torch
+25% Synergy $0.09
Ingenuity Engine Ingenuity Engine
+25% Synergy $0.18
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+25% Synergy $0.13
Mishra's Research Desk Mishra's Research Desk
+25% Synergy $0.08
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+25% Synergy $0.30
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+25% Synergy $0.10
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+24% Synergy $0.32
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $1.64
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+75% Synergy $0.08
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+74% Synergy $0.28
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+50% Synergy $0.53
The Flux The Flux
+49% Synergy $0.19
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+48% Synergy $5.67
Land Tax Land Tax
+38% Synergy $20.79
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.31
Ashling's Prerogative Ashling's Prerogative
+25% Synergy $0.85
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+25% Synergy $0.22
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+24% Synergy $0.80
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+23% Synergy $0.42
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+23% Synergy $0.26
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+23% Synergy $0.07
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+23% Synergy $5.82
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+22% Synergy $0.47
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+22% Synergy $0.58
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+20% Synergy $0.74
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+16% Synergy $24.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+23% Synergy $0.88
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+22% Synergy $0.59

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+45% Synergy $0.33
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+25% Synergy $4.02
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+25% Synergy $17.05
Junktown Junktown
+25% Synergy $0.14
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $4.55
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+24% Synergy $11.12
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+24% Synergy $7.88
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $18.89
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+24% Synergy $0.14
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+24% Synergy $0.19
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+24% Synergy $0.12
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+24% Synergy $0.12
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+24% Synergy $0.08
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+24% Synergy $0.07
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+23% Synergy $0.89
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+23% Synergy $35.89
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+23% Synergy $0.05
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+23% Synergy $0.07
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+22% Synergy $7.45
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+20% Synergy $0.49
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+19% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+18% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+17% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $41.89
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $2.85
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+14% Synergy $1.16
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+5% Synergy $0.18
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+75% Synergy $1.40
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+50% Synergy $0.03
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+25% Synergy $0.07
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+25% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.52
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-31% Synergy $0.66

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+44% Synergy $30.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+41% Synergy $5.01
Plateau Plateau
+38% Synergy $326.19
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+37% Synergy $0.11
Raucous Carnival Raucous Carnival
+30% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+26% Synergy $0.21
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+26% Synergy $0.19
Hall Hall
+24% Synergy $0.20
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+23% Synergy $0.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+22% Synergy $26.74
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.24
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+21% Synergy $0.08
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+19% Synergy $13.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+18% Synergy $23.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+18% Synergy $8.81
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+15% Synergy $5.31
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+15% Synergy $9.15
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+10% Synergy $1.46
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.18
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+8% Synergy $7.76
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+8% Synergy $0.04
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.30
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-16% Synergy $11.51
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-17% Synergy $0.18

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rasaad yn Bashir // Passionate Archaeologist.

Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Street Urchin Rasaad yn Bashir // Street Urchin
Rasaad yn Bashir Tavern Brawler Rasaad yn Bashir // Tavern Brawler
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Dragon Cultist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Dragon Cultist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Guild Artisan Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Guild Artisan
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Passionate Archaeologist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Passionate Archaeologist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Popular Entertainer Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Popular Entertainer
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Street Urchin Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Street Urchin
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Tavern Brawler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Tavern Brawler
Khorvath Brightflame Sylvia Brightspear Khorvath Brightflame // Sylvia Brightspear
Prava of the Steel Legion Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Prava of the Steel Legion // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Prava of the Steel Legion Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Prava of the Steel Legion // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Far Traveler Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Far Traveler
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Flaming Fist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Flaming Fist
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Folk Hero Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Folk Hero
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Inspiring Leader Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Inspiring Leader
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Noble Heritage Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Noble Heritage
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Veteran Soldier Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Veteran Soldier
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Inspiring Leader Ganax, Astral Hunter // Inspiring Leader
Ganax, Astral Hunter Noble Heritage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Noble Heritage
Ganax, Astral Hunter Veteran Soldier Ganax, Astral Hunter // Veteran Soldier
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Katerina of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Prava of the Steel Legion Alena, Kessig Trapper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Alena, Kessig Trapper Radiant, Serra Archangel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alena, Kessig Trapper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Jeska, Thrice Reborn Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Jeska, Thrice Reborn

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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