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Alela, Cunning Conqueror
Price tag $3.32

Legendary Creature — Faerie 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

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#115 Current Rank
#112 Last Week
#62 Last Month

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.

Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+3% Synergy $0.13
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+3% Synergy $0.54
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+1% Synergy $0.08
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
0% Synergy $0.03
Overkill Overkill
-1% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
+87% Synergy $0.10
Scion of Oona Scion of Oona
+84% Synergy $3.32
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
+83% Synergy $0.65
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
+75% Synergy $0.17
Spell Stutter Spell Stutter
+73% Synergy $0.10
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+73% Synergy $2.95
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+71% Synergy $3.73
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+65% Synergy $0.96
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+63% Synergy $2.67
Opt Opt
+62% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+62% Synergy $17.80
Glen Elendra Liege Glen Elendra Liege
+59% Synergy $0.60
Snap Snap
+56% Synergy $1.51
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+56% Synergy $8.51
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+55% Synergy $9.98
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+50% Synergy $0.40
Consider Consider
+50% Synergy $0.44
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+46% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+39% Synergy $1.85
Counterspell Counterspell
+15% Synergy $2.00

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $50.27
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+5% Synergy $0.73
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $40.66
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $48.81
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $27.45
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $12.14
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $19.38
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $56.77
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $53.02
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $57.93

Creatures

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

Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+56% Synergy $0.82
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+54% Synergy $5.14
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+54% Synergy $2.06
Faerie Bladecrafter Faerie Bladecrafter
+53% Synergy $1.44
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+51% Synergy $0.08
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+50% Synergy $0.55
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+46% Synergy $0.81
Faerie Harbinger Faerie Harbinger
+45% Synergy $2.35
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+44% Synergy $1.18
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+41% Synergy $4.82
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+41% Synergy $0.11
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+41% Synergy $0.47
Quickling Quickling
+40% Synergy $0.15
Oona's Blackguard Oona's Blackguard
+39% Synergy $0.35
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+33% Synergy $0.30
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+32% Synergy $0.18
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+32% Synergy $2.52
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+31% Synergy $3.57
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+30% Synergy $0.14
Mistbind Clique Mistbind Clique
+27% Synergy $11.25
Spellscorn Coven Spellscorn Coven
+26% Synergy $0.06
Faerie Formation Faerie Formation
+22% Synergy $0.23
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+21% Synergy $0.31
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+20% Synergy $0.21
Cunning Nightbonder Cunning Nightbonder
+20% Synergy $0.13
Talion's Messenger Talion's Messenger
+18% Synergy $0.14
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+17% Synergy $0.09
Slitherwisp Slitherwisp
+15% Synergy $0.15
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy $10.52
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
+12% Synergy $0.44
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $2.17
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+11% Synergy $1.00
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+10% Synergy $2.51
Pestermite Pestermite
+10% Synergy $0.29
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.94
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+9% Synergy $0.48
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+9% Synergy $0.07
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+9% Synergy $0.04
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+9% Synergy $0.95
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+8% Synergy $3.66
Stingblade Assassin Stingblade Assassin
+7% Synergy $0.05
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+6% Synergy $0.22
Glen Elendra Pranksters Glen Elendra Pranksters
+6% Synergy $0.24
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.07
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+5% Synergy $1.31
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $30.14
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+4% Synergy $0.12
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+4% Synergy $0.59
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
-1% Synergy $0.15

Instants

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

Keep Watch Keep Watch
+42% Synergy $1.10
Faerie Fencing Faerie Fencing
+37% Synergy $0.10
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+35% Synergy $0.03
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+26% Synergy $0.25
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+25% Synergy $0.48
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+24% Synergy $0.58
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+21% Synergy $1.52
Unwind Unwind
+21% Synergy $1.45
Pongify Pongify
+20% Synergy $1.97
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+20% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.43
Rewind Rewind
+19% Synergy $0.39
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+19% Synergy $0.46
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+17% Synergy $0.45
Faebloom Trick Faebloom Trick
+17% Synergy $0.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+15% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $1.11
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+13% Synergy $0.34
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.19
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.39
Repulse Repulse
+13% Synergy $0.05
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $1.49
Faerie Trickery Faerie Trickery
+11% Synergy $1.25
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+10% Synergy $2.50
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.22
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+10% Synergy $2.34
Peppersmoke Peppersmoke
+10% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $6.71
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+9% Synergy $0.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $9.22
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+8% Synergy $0.10
Rowdy Research Rowdy Research
+7% Synergy $0.14
Farsight Ritual Farsight Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.12
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $10.80
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $2.55
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+6% Synergy $0.44
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+6% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $16.46
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $5.37
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+5% Synergy $0.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.41
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+4% Synergy $1.25
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.79
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $41.94
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.17
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-8% Synergy $1.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $3.38

Sorceries

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

Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+49% Synergy $2.32
Tegwyll's Scouring Tegwyll's Scouring
+47% Synergy $0.43
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+42% Synergy $0.50
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+42% Synergy $8.06
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+14% Synergy $8.72
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+14% Synergy $0.44
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+10% Synergy $0.19
Asinine Antics Asinine Antics
+8% Synergy $0.44
Nightmare Unmaking Nightmare Unmaking
+7% Synergy $0.15
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+6% Synergy $0.68
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $4.79
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-24% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $4.82
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+23% Synergy $0.36
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+16% Synergy $4.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.61
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+10% Synergy $6.84
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $7.92
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $29.16
Instruments of War Instruments of War
+7% Synergy $0.21
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $15.70
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $3.79
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $5.69
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $4.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $16.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.39

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+44% Synergy $0.86
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+42% Synergy $4.72
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+28% Synergy $2.20
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+26% Synergy $0.62
Faerie Tauntings Faerie Tauntings
+22% Synergy $1.18
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+15% Synergy $0.68
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+13% Synergy $1.08
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+11% Synergy $0.34
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.20
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+7% Synergy $0.09
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+6% Synergy $0.64
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+6% Synergy $1.29
Dress Down Dress Down
+5% Synergy $0.63
Dire Undercurrents Dire Undercurrents
+5% Synergy $5.84
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+5% Synergy $0.08
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $14.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.48
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.21

Utility Lands

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

Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+47% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+25% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.01
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+12% Synergy $18.23
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $0.89
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $2.12
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.28
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $17.69
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $6.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-9% Synergy $48.76
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-21% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+52% Synergy $9.15
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+28% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+20% Synergy $0.97
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+17% Synergy $0.84
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+17% Synergy $3.74
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+15% Synergy $0.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.40
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+6% Synergy $1.83
Progenitor's Icon Progenitor's Icon
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $2.00
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-13% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+70% Synergy $3.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+40% Synergy $0.19
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+24% Synergy $0.58
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+20% Synergy $0.25
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+17% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+16% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.16
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+14% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+14% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+13% Synergy $0.21
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $6.71
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $0.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $9.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.21
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $33.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $5.16
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+3% Synergy $8.01
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+2% Synergy $3.02
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+1% Synergy $1.68
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.95
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+1% Synergy $17.52
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $8.08
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
0% Synergy $0.17
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $14.14
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $14.95
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $31.75
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.55
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-2% Synergy $0.20
River of Tears River of Tears
-2% Synergy $0.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $14.46
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $3.35
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-5% Synergy $20.50
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.05
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-9% Synergy $0.05

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