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Layla Hassan
Legendary Creature — Human Assassin
First strike When Layla Hassan enters and whenever one or more Assassins you control deal combat damage to a player, return target historic card from your graveyard to your hand.
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“Combat-damage Assassin that recurs historic cards from your graveyard.”
Midrange
Intermediate
Combat damage, Tokens swarm
Tokens, Sacrifice, Reanimator
Strategy
Layla Hassan is a combat-focused creature that rewards you for dealing damage with Assassins, letting you recycle historic cards from your graveyard. The deck leans into White's creature toolbox and combat tricks, loading up on Assassins and other historic permanents (artifacts, legendary creatures, enchantments) that can hit hard and recur value. You're essentially grinding out card advantage while swinging in with evasive threats—Layla's first strike ensures she trades well, and her recursion engine keeps your best tools in hand. The game plan is to establish a board of Assassins, connect with combat damage, and rebuild your hand while your opponents fall behind on resources.
Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.
Key Synergies
Budget Build
Start with budget Assassins like Imperious Perfect or Midnight Assassin, and use Thraben Charm or Return of the Wildspeaker instead of pricier tutors.
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