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Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Price tag $13.55

Legendary CreatureFaerie Warlock

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#136 Current Rank
#152 Last Week
#92 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alela, Cunning Conqueror.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alela, Cunning Conqueror decks.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+4% Synergy $0.78
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+2% Synergy $1.15
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+1% Synergy $0.33
Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
0% Synergy $1.13

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alela, Cunning Conqueror's abilities and overall game plan.

Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+86% Synergy $0.39
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+83% Synergy $13.90
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+81% Synergy $5.63
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+73% Synergy $6.18
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+72% Synergy $0.29
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+68% Synergy $0.55
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
+68% Synergy $0.38
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+62% Synergy $34.36
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+59% Synergy $5.59
Opt Opt
+58% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alela, Cunning Conqueror decks.

Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+58% Synergy $10.12
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+57% Synergy $10.18
Snap Snap
+56% Synergy $3.40
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+55% Synergy $5.33
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+54% Synergy $1.14
Consider Consider
+47% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+45% Synergy $1.10
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+43% Synergy $13.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+32% Synergy $2.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.55
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+5% Synergy $1.54
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $58.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $66.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $18.15
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+0% Synergy $49.36
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $64.63
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $23.16
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $72.10

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alela, Cunning Conqueror's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+51% Synergy $3.67
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+50% Synergy $12.89
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
+50% Synergy $0.30
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+49% Synergy $18.78
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+49% Synergy $5.34
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+49% Synergy $0.81
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+48% Synergy $0.25
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+46% Synergy $17.15
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+46% Synergy $4.70
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+43% Synergy $7.99
Oona's Blackguard Oona's Blackguard
+40% Synergy $0.50
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+39% Synergy $4.77
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+38% Synergy $2.76
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+36% Synergy $2.05
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+34% Synergy $6.97
Quickling Quickling
+33% Synergy $0.31
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+32% Synergy $0.32
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+30% Synergy $4.01
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+30% Synergy $0.46
Mistbind Clique Mistbind Clique
+28% Synergy $10.45
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+26% Synergy $1.17
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+26% Synergy $0.27
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+24% Synergy $0.14
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+20% Synergy $0.38
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+19% Synergy $0.20
Cunning Nightbonder Cunning Nightbonder
+19% Synergy $0.38
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+17% Synergy $0.36
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+16% Synergy $0.44
Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+16% Synergy $0.21
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+15% Synergy $0.44
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+15% Synergy $0.33
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+14% Synergy $0.17
Slitherwisp Slitherwisp
+13% Synergy $0.39
Nightmare Sower Nightmare Sower
+12% Synergy $0.19
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+11% Synergy $13.20
Glamer Gifter Glamer Gifter
+9% Synergy $0.25
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+9% Synergy $3.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.80
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
+9% Synergy $0.42
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+8% Synergy $0.38
Pestermite Pestermite
+8% Synergy $0.31
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+8% Synergy $4.67
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+7% Synergy $5.92
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+7% Synergy $1.32
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+7% Synergy $0.12
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+6% Synergy $10.39
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+4% Synergy $0.67
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $46.57
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
0% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alela, Cunning Conqueror safe.

Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+41% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+39% Synergy $0.26
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+36% Synergy $3.22
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+32% Synergy $0.14
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+28% Synergy $0.81
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+26% Synergy $0.46
Unwind Unwind
+25% Synergy $1.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+23% Synergy $1.39
Pongify Pongify
+23% Synergy $1.72
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+22% Synergy $1.70
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+20% Synergy $0.45
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+20% Synergy $0.37
Rewind Rewind
+20% Synergy $0.44
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+19% Synergy $0.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+18% Synergy $0.50
Aetherize Aetherize
+17% Synergy $0.41
Faebloom Trick Faebloom Trick
+17% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+15% Synergy $2.27
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy $0.25
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.38
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.51
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+13% Synergy $0.25
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+12% Synergy $0.61
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+12% Synergy $1.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $6.82
Peppersmoke Peppersmoke
+11% Synergy $0.20
Faerie Trickery Faerie Trickery
+11% Synergy $1.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $14.14
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.41
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+10% Synergy $4.19
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+9% Synergy $2.60
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+9% Synergy $0.25
Repulse Repulse
+9% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $28.12
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $8.00
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+7% Synergy $0.34
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+6% Synergy $0.24
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $3.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.79
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+5% Synergy $1.51
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $7.96
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.20
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+4% Synergy $1.73
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+3% Synergy $0.36
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.57
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $55.81
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+0% Synergy $50.70
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-6% Synergy $1.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alela, Cunning Conqueror's game plan and control the board.

Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+50% Synergy $4.24
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+39% Synergy $0.91
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+36% Synergy $16.55
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+34% Synergy $0.33
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+16% Synergy $20.90
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+14% Synergy $1.20
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+10% Synergy $0.31
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+5% Synergy $0.84
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+4% Synergy $0.71
Nightmare Unmaking Nightmare Unmaking
+4% Synergy $0.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.05
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-23% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+37% Synergy $6.25
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+25% Synergy $0.37
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+17% Synergy $5.74
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $6.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $39.40
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+7% Synergy $17.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $18.74
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.78
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+5% Synergy $0.29
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $19.12
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $5.12
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+3% Synergy $7.54
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $26.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alela, Cunning Conqueror's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+38% Synergy $1.63
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+27% Synergy $8.43
Faerie Tauntings Faerie Tauntings
+22% Synergy $1.75
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+20% Synergy $2.20
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+14% Synergy $0.54
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+13% Synergy $1.13
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.71
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+9% Synergy $0.38
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+6% Synergy $0.60
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.14
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $0.69
Dress Down Dress Down
+5% Synergy $0.58
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+4% Synergy $1.51
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+4% Synergy $0.22
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+4% Synergy $0.23
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+3% Synergy $0.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $19.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $12.00
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $3.11

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+41% Synergy $0.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+20% Synergy $0.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.94
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+15% Synergy $24.17
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $0.85
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.51
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $30.88
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $10.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $63.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+44% Synergy $14.53
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+25% Synergy $0.88
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+19% Synergy $0.63
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $3.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+14% Synergy $1.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.51
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+11% Synergy $1.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $1.10
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+5% Synergy $7.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.13
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alela, Cunning Conqueror decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+66% Synergy $3.67
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.27
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+26% Synergy $0.46
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+15% Synergy $0.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.82
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.38
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+13% Synergy $0.31
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+13% Synergy $0.37
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+12% Synergy $0.53
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $6.82
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+11% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $14.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+9% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.80
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.79
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+5% Synergy $10.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.30
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $6.71
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.57
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $1.77
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.25
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $10.77
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $2.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.92
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $28.09
Underground River Underground River
+1% Synergy $1.47
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $16.60
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+0% Synergy $0.67
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
River of Tears River of Tears
0% Synergy $0.33
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.12
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-2% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $16.02
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $16.81
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-7% Synergy $0.20

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