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Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.11

Legendary Creature — Human Monk Enchantment Background

Rasaad yn Bashir Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Toughness Matters 64% Skulk 14% +1/+1 Counters 5% Dungeon 5% Infect 5% The Ring 5% Unblockable 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4170 Current Rank
#3829 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+87% Synergy $0.08
Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+82% Synergy $0.03
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+71% Synergy $0.04
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+69% Synergy $0.06
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+69% Synergy $0.53
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+69% Synergy $0.13
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+69% Synergy $0.11
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+65% Synergy $0.22
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+61% Synergy $0.06
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+61% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster decks.

Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+60% Synergy $0.13
Disowned Ancestor Disowned Ancestor
+56% Synergy $0.09
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+56% Synergy $0.08
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+56% Synergy $0.30
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+56% Synergy $0.12
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+56% Synergy $0.12
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+55% Synergy $0.23
Tomb Trawler Tomb Trawler
+53% Synergy $0.08
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+52% Synergy $0.06
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+52% Synergy $0.20

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $48.71
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

God-Pharaoh's Faithful God-Pharaoh's Faithful
+52% Synergy $0.12
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+48% Synergy $0.95
Underdark Explorer Underdark Explorer
+48% Synergy $0.07
Lagonna-Band Trailblazer Lagonna-Band Trailblazer
+43% Synergy $0.14
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+42% Synergy $1.29
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+42% Synergy $0.10
Beloved Beggar Generous Soul Beloved Beggar
+35% Synergy $0.05
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+35% Synergy $0.09
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+32% Synergy $6.71
Kinjalli's Caller Kinjalli's Caller
+30% Synergy $0.22
Lightning-Core Excavator Lightning-Core Excavator
+30% Synergy $0.04
Valiant Guard Valiant Guard
+30% Synergy $0.05
Locthwain Gargoyle Locthwain Gargoyle
+30% Synergy $0.02
Snubhorn Sentry Snubhorn Sentry
+30% Synergy $0.07
Aegis Automaton Aegis Automaton
+30% Synergy $0.04
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+30% Synergy $0.05
Vampire Neonate Vampire Neonate
+30% Synergy $0.17
Vile Manifestation Vile Manifestation
+26% Synergy $0.09
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+26% Synergy $0.10
Priest of the Haunted Edge Priest of the Haunted Edge
+26% Synergy $0.04
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+24% Synergy $0.18
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+22% Synergy $1.36
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+22% Synergy $0.28
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+21% Synergy $11.41
Indomitable Ancients Indomitable Ancients
+17% Synergy $0.19
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+15% Synergy $32.93
Priests of Norn Priests of Norn
+13% Synergy $0.15
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+13% Synergy $0.42
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $0.06
Radiant Solar Radiant Solar
+13% Synergy $1.03
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.16
Frodo, Sauron's Bane Frodo, Sauron's Bane
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dawnbringer Cleric Dawnbringer Cleric
+11% Synergy $0.08
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $2.99
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+8% Synergy $0.16
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+8% Synergy $0.25
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+7% Synergy $3.31
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+3% Synergy $0.66

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster safe.

Not on My Watch Not on My Watch
+40% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+39% Synergy $0.17
Aven Warcraft Aven Warcraft
+39% Synergy $0.23
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+37% Synergy $0.12
Family Reunion Family Reunion
+33% Synergy $0.04
Flare of Faith Flare of Faith
+30% Synergy $0.04
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+25% Synergy $0.12
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+25% Synergy $0.13
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+25% Synergy $0.18
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+24% Synergy $0.17
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+24% Synergy $0.07
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+23% Synergy $0.26
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+22% Synergy $0.08
Reprieve Reprieve
+14% Synergy $1.36
Solidarity Solidarity
+13% Synergy $0.31
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+11% Synergy $0.09
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+9% Synergy $6.87
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.03
Despark Despark
+8% Synergy $0.47
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.31
Mortify Mortify
-1% Synergy $0.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-19% Synergy $1.14
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-26% Synergy $2.07
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-35% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's game plan and control the board.

From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+48% Synergy $1.00
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+42% Synergy $0.12
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+34% Synergy $0.15
Unearth Unearth
+25% Synergy $0.47
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+24% Synergy $0.07
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+22% Synergy $0.06
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+17% Synergy $0.08
Graceful Restoration Graceful Restoration
+17% Synergy $0.05
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+16% Synergy $0.08
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+13% Synergy $0.07
The Black Breath The Black Breath
+12% Synergy $0.06
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+52% Synergy $0.04
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+47% Synergy $0.06
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+39% Synergy $0.10
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+35% Synergy $1.35
Campfire Campfire
+34% Synergy $0.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $0.21
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+17% Synergy $0.18
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+13% Synergy $0.15
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+12% Synergy $13.12
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+10% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+43% Synergy $0.24
Hold the Gates Hold the Gates
+35% Synergy $0.19
Banishment Banishment
+26% Synergy $0.08
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+24% Synergy $0.25
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+17% Synergy $2.28
Conclave's Blessing Conclave's Blessing
+17% Synergy $0.14
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+13% Synergy $2.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $4.88
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+22% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+59% Synergy $0.35
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+43% Synergy $0.19
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+13% Synergy $0.46
Forbidding Watchtower Forbidding Watchtower
+13% Synergy $0.33
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+13% Synergy $1.92
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $9.02
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-27% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+69% Synergy $0.08
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+48% Synergy $1.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.13
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+20% Synergy $0.10
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+10% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-33% Synergy $1.46
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-47% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+47% Synergy $0.29
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+47% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+43% Synergy $0.20
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+43% Synergy $0.78
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+22% Synergy $0.07
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+22% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+18% Synergy $0.12
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.16
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-7% Synergy $0.07
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-7% Synergy $12.98
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-12% Synergy $0.20
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-18% Synergy $0.75
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-19% Synergy $4.59
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-23% Synergy $0.67
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-25% Synergy $6.84
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-25% Synergy $0.17
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-28% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-35% Synergy $0.21
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-41% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster.

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 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 Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Rasaad yn Bashir Cultist of the Absolute Rasaad yn Bashir // Cultist of the Absolute
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 Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
Rasaad yn Bashir Clan Crafter Rasaad yn Bashir // Clan Crafter
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
The Pride of Hull Clade The Pride of Hull Clade
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

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