Basim Ibn Ishaq

Commander / EDH UB (Dimir)

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Artifact (33)

• 1x Anduril, Flame of the West
• 1x Arcane Signet
• 1x Basilisk Collar
• 1x Blackblade Reforged
• 1x Champion's Helm
• 1x Cranial Plating
• 1x Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
• 1x Darksteel Plate
• 1x Decanter of Endless Water
• 1x Fireshrieker
• 1x Hammer of Nazahn
• 1x Hidden Blade
• 1x Inquisitor's Flail
• 1x Lavaspur Boots
• 1x Lost Jitte
• 1x Mask of Riddles
• 1x Mishra's Bauble
• 1x Mithril Coat
• 1x Nettlecyst
• 1x Pip-Boy 3000
• 1x Quietus Spike
• 1x Sensei's Divining Top
• 1x Shadowspear
• 1x Short Bow
• 1x Sol Ring
• 1x Swiftfoot Boots
• 1x Sword of Feast and Famine
• 1x Sword of the Animist
• 1x Tarrian's Soulcleaver
• 1x The Key to the Vault
• 1x Thought Vessel
• 1x Thran Power Suit
• 1x Winged Boots

Creature (16)

• 1x Armory Automaton
• 1x Baleful Strix
• 1x Brass Squire
• 1x Emry, Lurker of the Loch
• 1x Etherium Sculptor
• 1x Foundry Inspector
• 1x Jhoira's Familiar
• 1x K-9, Mark I
• 1x Loyal Inventor
• 1x Omen Hawker
• 1x Ornithopter of Paradise
• 1x Ramses, Assassin Lord
• 1x Royal Assassin
• 1x Shimmer Myr
• 1x Solemn Simulacrum
• 1x The Reality Chip

Instant (9)

• 1x Astarion's Thirst
• 1x Counterspell
• 1x Countersquall
• 1x Desynchronization
• 1x Disruption Protocol
• 1x Go for the Throat
• 1x Nexus of Fate
• 1x Shore Up
• 1x Slip Out the Back

Sorcery (3)

• 1x Battle at the Bridge
• 1x Fabricate
• 1x Thoughtcast

Commander (1)

Land (35)

• 1x Academy Ruins
• 1x Brotherhood Headquarters
• 1x Buried Ruin
• 1x Command Tower
• 1x Dimir Aqueduct
• 13x Island
• 1x Rivendell
• 12x Swamp
• 1x Temple of the False God
• 1x Urza's Mine
• 1x Urza's Power Plant
• 1x Urza's Tower

Enchantment (3)

• 1x Curious Obsession
• 1x Glistening Oil
• 1x Phyresis

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Artifact (5)

• 1x Brass Knuckles
• 1x Colossus Hammer
• 1x Excalibur, Sword of Eden
• 1x Phantom Blade
• 1x Urza's Bauble

Enchantment (2)

• 1x Ballad of the Black Flag
• 1x Coastal Piracy

Land (1)

• 1x Abstergo Entertainment

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh

Sorcery (1)

• 1x Temporal Trespass

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Legendary assassin Basim Ibn Ishaq races across the rooftops of Baghdad, arming himself with historical relics and memories that may not even be his own. Here we have, what is in my opinion, an overlooked creature that has amazing potential as a Volton style commander; with easy combos which result in Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, and Near-infinite storm count.

Combo 1: Sensei's Divining Top + Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass + Etherium Sculptor = Infinite card draw. Near-infinite storm count.

Sensei's Divining Top must be on the battlefield. Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass must be on the battlefield. Etherium Sculptor must be on the battlefield.

• Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, drawing a card and then putting Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.

• Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying 0.

• Repeat.

Combo 2: Sensei's Divining Top + Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass + Foundry Inspector = Infinite card draw. Near-infinite storm count.

Sensei's Divining Top must be on the battlefield. Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass must be on the battlefield. Foundry Inspector must be on the battlefield.

• Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, drawing a card and then putting Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.

• Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying 0.

• Repeat.

Combo 3: The Reality Chip + Sensei's Divining Top + Etherium Sculptor = Infinite card draw. Infinite draw triggers. Near-infinite storm count.

The Reality Chip must be on the battlefield. Sensei's Divining Top must be on the battlefield. Etherium Sculptor must be on the battlefield. The Reality Chip attached to any creature you control.

• Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, drawing a card and then putting Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.

• Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying 0.

• Repeat.

Combo 4: Sensei's Divining Top + Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass + Jhoira's Familiar = Infinite card draw. Near-infinite storm count.

Sensei's Divining Top must be on the battlefield. Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass must be on the battlefield. Jhoira's Familiar must be on the battlefield.

• Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, drawing a card and then putting Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.

• Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying 0.

• Repeat.

Attack strategies are welcome!

Spotify playlist to enjoy (on shuffle) while you Playtest: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ntXqHSPOqouO0MH9DKW2G?si=9c82214abad3470d

"But a man you trust with anything... can take everything." - Basim Ibn Ishaq

Date added	6 months
Last updated	1 week
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	4 - 0 Mythic Rares 30 - 0 Rares 27 - 0 Uncommons 14 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	2.35
Tokens	Phyrexian Germ 0/0 B, Spirit 1/1 W