Basim Ibn Ishaq

Basim Ibn Ishaq is a sneaky unblockable threat that rewards you for playing the cards you'd want in a strong EDH deck anyway. Every historic spell—artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas—draws you a card while also making Basim unblockable that turn. This creates a virtuous cycle: you're naturally ramping with artifact mana, playing legendary creatures and planeswalkers, and Basim grows into a serious threat while keeping your hand full. The deck aims to win through commander damage by making Basim evasive and efficient, turning a modest 2/2 into a game-closing attacker.

Your deck should lean into artifacts and legends as natural synergies. Blue and black give you access to tutors, card draw, and mana acceleration—think Sol Ring, Mana Crypt, and other efficient artifact ramp. Historic Saga cards like Urza's Saga and The Mirari Conjunction offer both the historic trigger and utility. Include creature legends that advance your game plan, plus cheap legendaries like Emry or Ledger Shredder to maximize triggers. This isn't a pure combo deck; it's a tempo-control shell where Basim is the centerpiece that punches through for commander damage once you've established control.

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