With Modern Horizons out and Assassin’s Creed dropping on July 5th, there’s a lot to unpack. This set, while smaller, brings some exciting cards. Though Modern-legal, Assassin’s Creed primarily targets Commander players.

Here’s our pick of the best cards, especially for Philippine MTG fans.

Honorable Mention: The Capitoline Triad

In the right deck, The Capitoline Triad can turn all your creatures into 9/9s for the rest of the game, making it a powerhouse in Commander battles. Its potential for explosive plays makes it a must-try for decks with large Historic permanents.

#11 | Caduceus, Staff of Hermes

Caduceus, Staff of Hermes is a boon for Commander players, offering Lifelink and a significant power boost to equipped creatures. Its effectiveness is magnified in formats where starting with 40 life allows players to capitalize on its benefits early.\

#10 | Edward Kenway

Edward Kenway shines as a Commander by generating Treasure Tokens through synergies with Assassins, Pirates, and Vehicles. Beyond ramp, it offers card advantage by enabling the theft and utilization of opponents' resources, making it a versatile addition to any deck aiming for resource acceleration.

#9 | The Aesir Escape Valhalla

A saga with persistent value, The Aesir Escape Valhalla excels in decks that can quickly accumulate Lore Counters. Its ability to repeatedly return a chosen permanent to hand while gaining life ensures longevity and strategic flexibility, especially in Historic-themed builds.

#8 | Staff of Eden, Vault’s Key

Staff of Eden, Vault’s Key stands out with its ability to resurrect legendary permanents from any graveyard, making it a potent tool for decks focused on controlling the battlefield by leveraging opponents' resources. Its versatility in providing both threats and card advantage ensures its relevance in various Commander strategies.

#7 | Mary Read and Anne Bonny

Mary Read and Anne Bonny excel in decks built around the discard mechanic, generating tapped Treasure Tokens with each discarded card. Their synergy with wheel effects and cards like Amulet of Vigor allows for rapid token generation, turning discarded resources into potent battlefield advantages.

#6 | Viewpoint Synchronization

Viewpoint Synchronization offers an upgraded version of Cultivate, enabling the fetching and rapid deployment of three basic lands, with the potential to put two directly into play. Ideal for decks leveraging early-game Assassins or small Commanders, it provides a significant mana advantage early in the game.

#5 | Desynchronization

Desynchronization provides an instant-speed board wipe that targets non-Historic permanents, offering strategic flexibility in disrupting opponents' plans while preserving key Commander assets. Its potential inclusion in Modern sideboards hinges on meta-dependency but promises impactful utility in controlling diverse board states.

#4 | Eagle Vision

Eagle Vision shines by drawing three cards for two mana upon successfully triggering Freerunning, making it a powerful inclusion in aggressive decks and synergizing well with commanders like Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadow. Its efficiency in card draw and combat advantage makes it a standout choice for fast-paced strategies.

#3 | Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass

Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass serves as a versatile mana rock, offering card advantage by allowing players to cast Historic spells from the top of their library. Comparable to Mystic Forge but broader in scope, it supports decks focused on leveraging Legendary cards, Sagas, and artifacts for sustained strategic advantage.

#2 | Abstergo Entertainment

Abstergo Entertainment stands out as a legendary land providing utility and mana fixing, with the ability to exile graveyards and retrieve Historic cards. Its strategic flexibility ensures it finds a place in various Commander builds, offering both resource management and late-game resilience against taxing effects.

#1 | Tax Collector

Tax Collector boasts an asymmetrical taxing effect that disrupts opponents' resource management in high-stakes formats like Modern and Commander. Its potential to delay combo-oriented strategies and capitalize on opponent misplays makes it a formidable inclusion in competitive decks aiming for tempo advantage and disruption.

Explore these Assassin's Creed cards to enhance your MTG decks in the Philippines. Each card offers unique strategic advantages, catering to diverse playstyles and competitive ambitions.