# 2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021 #288

> The Basri's Lieutenant foil card (M21 #288) is a 3/4 Human Knight from Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021, featuring vigilance and powerful +1/+1 counter synergy.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2020
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Core Set 2021
- **Card Number**: 288
- **Featured**: Basri's Lieutenant
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {3}{W}
- **Type**: Creature — Human Knight
- **Power / Toughness**: 3 / 4
- **Color**: W
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

Basri's Lieutenant is a white creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021, identified by the set code M21 and card number 288. This Rare card features a foil finish and was illustrated by Matt Stewart. It costs {3}{W} to cast and enters the battlefield as a 4-mana-value Human Knight with 3 power and 4 toughness.

The card possesses the keyword ability Vigilance, allowing it to attack without tapping. It also has protection from multicolored permanents. When Basri's Lieutenant enters the battlefield, players may place a +1/+1 counter on a target creature they control. The card's most distinct ability triggers whenever this creature or another controlled creature dies, provided the dying creature had a +1/+1 counter. In that case, the controller creates a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance. This mechanic allows for recursive board presence by converting spent creatures into new defensive units.

Basri's Lieutenant is a Rare foil card from the 2020 Core Set 2021, featuring a mana cost of {3}{W} and the creature type Human Knight. The foil treatment adds a distinct visual element to the card's presentation. As a base set Rare, it serves as a foundational piece for decks focused on white mana and token strategies. The card's design and rules text remain consistent across printings, making it a recognizable part of the M21 checklist. Its ability to generate tokens from counters makes it a versatile option for various game formats.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Basri's Lieutenant?

Basri's Lieutenant has a mana cost of {3}{W}, requiring three generic mana and one white mana to cast.

### What abilities does Basri's Lieutenant have?

The card has Vigilance and protection from multicolored. It also creates 2/2 white Knight tokens with vigilance when creatures with +1/+1 counters die.

### Who illustrated Basri's Lieutenant?

Matt Stewart is the credited artist for the Basri's Lieutenant card in the Core Set 2021.

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