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Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.51

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%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's Toughness Matters builds — cards that lean hardest into the Toughness Matters theme.

Beloved Beggar Generous Soul Beloved Beggar
+99% Synergy $0.06
Armored Armadillo Armored Armadillo
+99% Synergy $0.19
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+99% Synergy $0.18
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+99% Synergy $0.33
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+99% Synergy $0.32
Tomb Trawler Tomb Trawler
+85% Synergy $0.20
Bar the Door Bar the Door
+85% Synergy $0.16
God-Pharaoh's Faithful God-Pharaoh's Faithful
+85% Synergy $0.13
Goliath Paladin Goliath Paladin
+85% Synergy $0.20
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+85% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The staple cards most Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster Toughness Matters decks run as their core.

Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+85% Synergy $0.27
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+85% Synergy $0.36
Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes
+85% Synergy $0.30
Giant Ox Giant Ox
+85% Synergy $0.25
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+84% Synergy $0.20
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+83% Synergy $6.11
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+83% Synergy $0.28
Disenchant Disenchant
+82% Synergy $0.11
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+74% Synergy $0.25
Campfire Campfire
+71% Synergy $0.63

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Toughness Matters plan in Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Hakoda, Selfless Commander Hakoda, Selfless Commander
+99% Synergy $0.27
Slumbering Walker Slumbering Walker
+99% Synergy $0.24
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+99% Synergy $0.56
Aegis Automaton Aegis Automaton
+71% Synergy $0.05
Tasseled Dromedary Tasseled Dromedary
+71% Synergy $0.05
Yoked Ox Yoked Ox
+71% Synergy $0.14
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+71% Synergy $0.22
Lagonna-Band Trailblazer Lagonna-Band Trailblazer
+71% Synergy $0.18
Disowned Ancestor Disowned Ancestor
+71% Synergy $0.09
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+71% Synergy $0.35
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+70% Synergy $0.20
Kinjalli's Caller Kinjalli's Caller
+57% Synergy $0.34
Valiant Guard Valiant Guard
+57% Synergy $0.08
Lightning-Core Excavator Lightning-Core Excavator
+57% Synergy $0.16
Locthwain Gargoyle Locthwain Gargoyle
+57% Synergy $0.06
Snubhorn Sentry Snubhorn Sentry
+57% Synergy $0.15
Vile Manifestation Vile Manifestation
+57% Synergy $0.17
Priest of the Haunted Edge Priest of the Haunted Edge
+57% Synergy $0.15
Vampire Neonate Vampire Neonate
+56% Synergy $0.17
Purging Stormbrood Purging Stormbrood
+49% Synergy $0.19
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+48% Synergy $0.28
Underdark Explorer Underdark Explorer
+28% Synergy $0.22
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+28% Synergy $0.23
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
+28% Synergy $0.30
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+27% Synergy $2.64
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+26% Synergy $0.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+24% Synergy $0.36
Crystal Barricade Crystal Barricade
+19% Synergy $1.50
Silent Skimmer Silent Skimmer
+14% Synergy $0.04
Marble Titan Marble Titan
+14% Synergy $1.61
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+14% Synergy $1.33
Outrider en-Kor Outrider en-Kor
+14% Synergy $0.22
Catapult Fodder Catapult Captain Catapult Fodder
+14% Synergy $0.22
Essence of Antiquity Essence of Antiquity
+14% Synergy $0.22
Unhallowed Phalanx Unhallowed Phalanx
+14% Synergy $0.14
Towering Viewpoint Towering Viewpoint
+14% Synergy $0.24
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+14% Synergy $0.75
Priests of Norn Priests of Norn
+14% Synergy $0.21
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
+13% Synergy $0.20
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+13% Synergy $1.37
Frodo, Sauron's Bane Frodo, Sauron's Bane
+13% Synergy $0.32
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit
+13% Synergy $0.34
Outlaw Medic Outlaw Medic
+13% Synergy $0.12
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+13% Synergy $0.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $0.99
Reveillark Reveillark
+11% Synergy $0.83
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+10% Synergy $0.45
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+9% Synergy $32.89
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+9% Synergy $0.40
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
0% Synergy $3.08

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's Toughness Matters deck ahead.

Battle Menu Battle Menu
+99% Synergy $0.22
Aven Warcraft Aven Warcraft
+71% Synergy $0.22
Not on My Watch Not on My Watch
+71% Synergy $0.16
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+69% Synergy $0.39
Flare of Faith Flare of Faith
+57% Synergy $0.21
Family Reunion Family Reunion
+56% Synergy $0.21
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+56% Synergy $0.36
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+56% Synergy $0.12
Village Rites Village Rites
+49% Synergy $0.69
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+41% Synergy $0.21
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+40% Synergy $0.18
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+27% Synergy $0.35
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+27% Synergy $0.34
Despark Despark
+27% Synergy $0.37
Sacred Rites Sacred Rites
+14% Synergy $0.08
Refuse to Yield Refuse to Yield
+14% Synergy $0.22
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+13% Synergy $0.27
Make Your Move Make Your Move
+13% Synergy $0.19
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+13% Synergy $0.15
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+13% Synergy $0.13
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+12% Synergy $0.22
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+12% Synergy $0.30
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+12% Synergy $2.57
Dismember Dismember
+12% Synergy $5.18
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+12% Synergy $0.28
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+10% Synergy $0.36
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+9% Synergy $1.21
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+6% Synergy $5.07
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.31
Mortify Mortify
-7% Synergy $0.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-35% Synergy $1.09

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Toughness Matters game plan forward for Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster.

Destined Confrontation Destined Confrontation
+99% Synergy $0.19
Scrounge for Eternity Scrounge for Eternity
+99% Synergy $0.22
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+67% Synergy $0.36
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+57% Synergy $0.19
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+56% Synergy $0.90
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+55% Synergy $0.36
Unearth Unearth
+52% Synergy $0.60
Graceful Restoration Graceful Restoration
+42% Synergy $0.19
Scour the Desert Scour the Desert
+28% Synergy $0.15
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+27% Synergy $0.20
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+14% Synergy $0.16
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+13% Synergy $0.34
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+12% Synergy $0.24
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+12% Synergy $0.27
Diresight Diresight
+11% Synergy $0.16
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-3% Synergy $4.10

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster Toughness Matters decks.

Bark of Doran Bark of Doran
+99% Synergy $0.16
Coin of Fate Coin of Fate
+99% Synergy $0.23
World Map World Map
+99% Synergy $0.25
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+71% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+45% Synergy $0.33
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+14% Synergy $0.21
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+14% Synergy $1.02

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Toughness Matters strategy in Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster decks.

Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+71% Synergy $0.23
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+70% Synergy $0.21
Hold the Gates Hold the Gates
+57% Synergy $0.25
Banishment Banishment
+57% Synergy $0.15
Eland Umbra Eland Umbra
+42% Synergy $0.36
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+42% Synergy $1.66
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+41% Synergy $0.34
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+14% Synergy $0.19
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+14% Synergy $0.33
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+14% Synergy $4.51
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+11% Synergy $0.85
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+11% Synergy $3.66
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $4.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-13% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's Toughness Matters game plan.

Teyo, the Shieldmage Teyo, the Shieldmage
+42% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster Toughness Matters decks.

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+83% Synergy $0.38
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+71% Synergy $0.37
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+14% Synergy $3.54
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's Toughness Matters strategy.

Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+99% Synergy $0.27
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+85% Synergy $3.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+63% Synergy $0.31
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+27% Synergy $0.27
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+23% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-51% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-55% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Rasaad yn Bashir // Scion of Halaster's Toughness Matters decks.

Gond Gate Gond Gate
+71% Synergy $1.67
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+70% Synergy $2.42
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+70% Synergy $0.45
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+63% Synergy $0.09
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+42% Synergy $0.40
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+39% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+37% Synergy $0.33
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+11% Synergy $0.17
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.31
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-4% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-24% Synergy $0.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-27% Synergy $0.31
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-28% Synergy $0.34
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-43% Synergy $0.52
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-53% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

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 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 Sword Coast Sailor Rasaad yn Bashir // Sword Coast Sailor
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Dragon Cultist Rasaad yn Bashir // Dragon Cultist
Rasaad yn Bashir Shameless Charlatan Rasaad yn Bashir // Shameless Charlatan
Rasaad yn Bashir Popular Entertainer Rasaad yn Bashir // Popular Entertainer
Rasaad yn Bashir Feywild Visitor Rasaad yn Bashir // Feywild Visitor
Rasaad yn Bashir Guild Artisan Rasaad yn Bashir // Guild Artisan
Rasaad yn Bashir Veteran Soldier Rasaad yn Bashir // Veteran Soldier
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
Baldin, Century Herdmaster Baldin, Century Herdmaster
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Doran, the Siege Tower Doran, the Siege Tower
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
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
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
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron

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