Desmond Miles

Description

The 2024 Magic: The Gathering Assassin's Creed expansion bridges the gap between fantasy strategy gaming and the popular video game franchise, introducing characters from the series into the Multiverse. Among these cross-dimensional arrivals is Desmond Miles, featured here as card number 130. This card represents a Legendary Creature — Human Assassin, blending the lore of the Assassin order with the strategic mechanics of the TCG. Designed by Alex Negrea, this card carries a Rare rarity designation within the Assassin's Creed set (set code ACR). In gameplay, Desmond Miles enters the battlefield with a mana cost of one black mana and one generic mana, resulting in a mana value of two. His statistics are 1 power and 3 toughness, making him a resilient presence on the battlefield despite his modest offensive output. The card's abilities focus on synergy with other Assassin-themed cards. Desmond Miles possesses Menace, preventing him from being blocked by just one creature. Additionally, he gains a +1/+0 power boost for each other Assassin you control and for every Assassin card residing in your graveyard. This design encourages players to build decks centered around the Assassin subtype, maximizing his potential. Furthermore, when Desmond Miles deals combat damage to a player, you may surveil an amount equal to the damage dealt, allowing you to look at the top cards of your library and arrange or discard them as desired. For collectors, this card serves as a key entry point for those interested in the crossover themes explored in the Assassin's Creed set. It appeals to fans of both the Magic: The Gathering format and the Desmond Miles character, offering a unique piece of pop culture history within the trading card landscape. The card's black color identity and thematic focus on stealth and strategy make it a distinctive addition to any themed collection.