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(Plus Merlin, Shapeshifter in his own human form.) Each of the shapeshifting Merlin cards offers a different boon when they first arrive on the table and when they leave, presenting the opportunity to combine them with cards that cycle them in and out of your hand to stack up the benefits

Pair the two with Zell and you have the makings of an aggressive Rakdos Landfall deck

Plus, if it dies, its an enchantment creature, so it contributes two card types itself

And since Basil is Floodborn, he can come down as a Shift, draw you 2 cards and immediately quest for 3 lore

With three lore whenever he quests and balanced strength and willpower of four a piece, the six-ink card is a smart pick for any sapphire decks looking for a combination of card draw, questing potential and solid challenging toughness