Creatures 16
Instants 9
Sorceries 8
Enchantments 4
Lands 23
Strategy notes
Hidden Blade Tempo is a Dimir (blue-black) tempo/midrange deck built around cheap interaction, evasive threats, and Assassin synergy. It uses cards like Thoughtseize, Fatal Push, Go for the Throat, and Consider to disrupt the opponent, keep the board clear, and maintain efficient pressure.
Its key game plan is to land sticky or hard-hitting Assassin creatures like Basim Ibn Ishaq, Brotherhood Ambushers, Lydia Frye, and Ezio, Blade of Vengeance, then leverage cards like Auditore Ambush and Rooftop Bypass to push damage through and keep momentum. The deck aims to win by controlling the early game, then closing quickly with evasive or synergistic creature attacks before the opponent can stabilize.
Written by the Kraken's AI from this decklist.