Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains

Description

The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Assassin's Creed crossover brings the pirate world of the video game franchise into the TCG with Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains. Identified as card number 224 in the Assassin's Creed set, this Uncommon card is a Legendary Creature — Human Assassin Pirate that appeals to both Magic collectors and fans of the crossover series. The card's design is elevated by a distinctive etched finish, adding visual depth to the foil treatment that collectors seek when building themed collections. Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains features a mana cost of three generic mana, one blue, and one black, resulting in a mana value of three. As a two-color card in blue and black, it fits into decks that value card advantage and graveyard interaction. The card's abilities allow players to reveal the top six cards of their library to find an Assassin, Pirate, or Vehicle card, placing it into their hand while shuffling the rest back into the library in a random order. This effect provides consistent resource acceleration during the early to mid-game. Additionally, Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains offers a recursive trigger: whenever a Vehicle you control deals combat damage to a player, you may return this card from your graveyard to your hand. This synergy with Vehicle cards encourages thematic deck building that blends Magic's artifact mechanics with the Assassin's Creed pirate motif. The card was illustrated by Justyna Dura, whose artwork complements the set's aesthetic. Collectors often target this card for its unique finish and its role in the growing Assassin's Creed expansion. The etched variant stands out on the table, making it a desirable addition for those focusing on premium finishes or completing the set. Whether for casual play or collection display, Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains represents a key entry in the 2024 crossover release.