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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Price tag $1.74

Legendary CreatureHuman Assassin

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Mardu

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

#554 Current Rank
#463 Last Week
#425 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad decks.

Combustion Man Combustion Man
+13% Synergy $0.15
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+11% Synergy $0.25
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
0% Synergy $0.22
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $3.36
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
-6% Synergy $1.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's abilities and overall game plan.

Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+87% Synergy $0.27
Arno Dorian Arno Dorian
+83% Synergy $0.06
Aya of Alexandria Aya of Alexandria
+79% Synergy $0.31
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+78% Synergy $0.38
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+76% Synergy $0.56
The Animus The Animus
+76% Synergy $0.17
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
+74% Synergy $2.14
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+72% Synergy $2.38
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+72% Synergy $0.23
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+66% Synergy $0.99

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad decks.

Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+65% Synergy $0.48
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+64% Synergy $2.46
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+63% Synergy $5.12
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+63% Synergy $0.11
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+61% Synergy $1.65
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+59% Synergy $0.26
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+59% Synergy $9.65
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+48% Synergy $4.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $3.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $46.24
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $9.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $30.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $30.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+57% Synergy $0.09
Nekrataal Nekrataal
+57% Synergy $0.19
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+54% Synergy $0.04
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+53% Synergy $2.72
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+52% Synergy $0.22
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+50% Synergy $0.11
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+48% Synergy $0.12
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+46% Synergy $0.24
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+43% Synergy $0.75
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+41% Synergy $6.22
Raffine's Silencer Raffine's Silencer
+40% Synergy $0.04
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+38% Synergy $7.66
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+32% Synergy $0.11
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+32% Synergy $1.38
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+31% Synergy $32.81
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+28% Synergy $0.10
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+28% Synergy $0.26
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+28% Synergy $0.11
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+27% Synergy $0.09
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+26% Synergy $0.17
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+26% Synergy $0.08
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.61
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+24% Synergy $0.19
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+23% Synergy $3.50
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+22% Synergy $0.40
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.18
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+17% Synergy $1.09
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+17% Synergy $0.08
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+15% Synergy $5.08
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+15% Synergy $0.17
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+15% Synergy $1.76
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+15% Synergy $0.09
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+14% Synergy $1.10
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+14% Synergy $0.24
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $0.54
Port Razer Port Razer
+12% Synergy $0.29
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+12% Synergy $0.11
Blood Operative Blood Operative
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy $29.74
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+11% Synergy $0.35
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+11% Synergy $1.44
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.58
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.10
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+9% Synergy $0.62
Hired Poisoner Hired Poisoner
+9% Synergy $0.10
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
+9% Synergy $0.05
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+8% Synergy $1.62
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+8% Synergy $23.86
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-4% Synergy $11.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $42.73

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad safe.

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+47% Synergy $0.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.37
Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $13.68
Big Score Big Score
+26% Synergy $0.72
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+26% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.24
Mortify Mortify
+14% Synergy $0.22
Terminate Terminate
+14% Synergy $0.50
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.53
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $3.25
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $2.52
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.07
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $1.34
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $0.60
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $9.22
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.24
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.60
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.45
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $14.89
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $18.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $48.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.82
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.55
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.06
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.45
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-11% Synergy $0.30
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $4.82

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's game plan and control the board.

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+54% Synergy $0.20
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+31% Synergy $0.18
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+22% Synergy $0.16
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+18% Synergy $2.78
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.19
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.53
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+12% Synergy $0.22
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $15.39
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+9% Synergy $0.08
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+7% Synergy $0.34
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.47
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+7% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.40
Final Parting Final Parting
+6% Synergy $0.31
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.10
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $1.12
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $2.63
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $6.57
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.26
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $10.32
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-4% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.32
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Haystack Haystack
+49% Synergy $2.02
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+28% Synergy $0.94
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+28% Synergy $0.13
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+26% Synergy $1.68
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $2.04
Key to the City Key to the City
+24% Synergy $0.45
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+24% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.20
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+18% Synergy $8.97
Ashes of the Fallen Ashes of the Fallen
+17% Synergy $7.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $19.89
Hookblade Hookblade
+12% Synergy $0.07
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $10.45
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $37.91
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $9.33
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+8% Synergy $0.13
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.11
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $8.13
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $1.69
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.59
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $3.17
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.33
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.81
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.56
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $8.28
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $25.26
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+54% Synergy $11.81
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+45% Synergy $3.98
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+23% Synergy $5.49
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+23% Synergy $2.83
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $6.61
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+21% Synergy $1.65
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+17% Synergy $1.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $11.71
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+13% Synergy $2.47
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+13% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+12% Synergy $2.83
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.20
Bleeding Effect Bleeding Effect
+11% Synergy $0.18
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+10% Synergy $0.09
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+7% Synergy $40.08
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.71
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+7% Synergy $0.19
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $2.06
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $17.30
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $8.35
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $1.61
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.47
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+4% Synergy $0.08
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $4.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.69
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $3.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+14% Synergy $14.65
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.23

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.37
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.24
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.19
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+11% Synergy $0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $30.56
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $0.57
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.61
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $8.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.14
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $4.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $46.26
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $10.11
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.18
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $20.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.10
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $3.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $18.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $5.85
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+4% Synergy $1.58
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.41
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+65% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+27% Synergy $0.16
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+27% Synergy $11.78
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+27% Synergy $9.43
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+26% Synergy $8.34
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $2.41
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $34.93
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.14
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.19
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $16.84
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $10.84
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $18.35
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.10
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $13.78
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.19
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.30
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $5.51
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.86
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.69
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $20.39
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $4.91
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-1% Synergy $0.18
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.26
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $17.41
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $6.59
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $7.74
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $24.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-2% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-4% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.14
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.07
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $3.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.11
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.54
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.10
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.17
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.37
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.59
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.19

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