Is Basim Ibn Ishaq legal in Standard, Modern, and Commander?

Basim Ibn Ishaq is legal in: Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.

Basim Ibn Ishaq

Q: What type of card is Basim Ibn Ishaq?

Basim Ibn Ishaq is a Legendary Creature — Human Assassin. Its oracle text reads: "Whenever you cast a historic spell, draw a card. Basim Ibn Ishaq can't be blocked this turn. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.) Whenever Basim Ibn Ishaq deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

Legendary Creature — Human Assassin

$2.41 ↗Commander, Modern

Whenever you cast a historic spell, draw a card. Basim Ibn Ishaq can't be blocked this turn. This ability triggers only once each turn. (Artifacts, legendaries, and Sagas are historic.)

Whenever Basim Ibn Ishaq deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

Set Assassin's Creed

Rarity Rare

Mana Value 2

Artist JB Casacop

Collector # 49

Commander Dimir Commanders ↗

Scryfall Gatherer

Standard	Not legal
Pioneer	Not legal
Modern	Legal
Legacy	Legal
Vintage	Legal
Commander	Legal
Pauper	Not legal
Historic	Not legal

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