Desmond Miles

Description

Desmond Miles appears as card number 24 in the 2024 Assassin's Creed set for Magic: The Gathering. This Rare Legendary Creature is classified as a Human Assassin with a mana cost of {1}{B} and a power and toughness of 1/3. As a Legendary creature, this card brings specific mechanics to the table. It possesses the menace ability, making it difficult to block in combat. Its offensive power scales dynamically: it receives a +1/+0 bonus for each other Assassin you control and each Assassin card in your graveyard. This synergistic design encourages players to build decks around the Assassin tribe or utilize graveyard recursion strategies. The card’s primary effect triggers when Desmond Miles deals combat damage to a player. Upon dealing damage, the controller surveils a number of cards equal to the damage dealt. Surveillance allows you to look at the top cards of your library, put any number of them into your graveyard, and put the rest on top in any order. This mechanic provides card selection and resource management, fitting the theme of a skilled operative gathering intelligence. The card serves as a focal point for those building Assassin-themed decks or looking to expand their collection with titles from the Assassin's Creed franchise. Whether used in constructed play or casual formats, it offers a distinct strategic option for players who enjoy tribal synergies and graveyard interaction.