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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Price tag $1.72

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

#575 Current Rank
#668 Last Week
#428 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.

Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+7% Synergy $0.25
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.31
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.61
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+3% Synergy $1.66
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+1% Synergy $22.78

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 $0.32
Arno Dorian Arno Dorian
+83% Synergy $0.20
Aya of Alexandria Aya of Alexandria
+80% Synergy $0.32
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+78% Synergy $0.38
The Animus The Animus
+76% Synergy $0.31
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+76% Synergy $1.12
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
+75% Synergy $3.50
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+73% Synergy $0.22
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+72% Synergy $3.28
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+66% Synergy $0.89

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 $0.44
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+64% Synergy $1.16
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+63% Synergy $6.02
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+63% Synergy $0.10
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+61% Synergy $1.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+60% Synergy $0.36
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+59% Synergy $10.99
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+47% Synergy $4.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.61
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $14.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.48
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $7.45
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $61.51
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $43.73
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $50.17

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 $0.22
Nekrataal Nekrataal
+57% Synergy $0.14
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+54% Synergy $5.27
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+54% Synergy $0.11
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+52% Synergy $0.33
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+50% Synergy $0.07
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+49% Synergy $0.28
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+48% Synergy $0.25
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+42% Synergy $1.82
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+41% Synergy $8.06
Raffine's Silencer Raffine's Silencer
+40% Synergy $0.03
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+39% Synergy $7.61
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+32% Synergy $0.23
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+31% Synergy $55.04
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+31% Synergy $1.22
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+28% Synergy $0.16
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+27% Synergy $0.34
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+27% Synergy $0.12
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+26% Synergy $0.30
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+26% Synergy $0.18
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.94
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+25% Synergy $0.15
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+23% Synergy $0.34
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+23% Synergy $2.65
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+22% Synergy $0.43
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.19
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+16% Synergy $0.27
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+16% Synergy $0.17
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+16% Synergy $1.25
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+15% Synergy $2.19
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+15% Synergy $6.45
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+14% Synergy $0.28
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+14% Synergy $5.37
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+14% Synergy $0.12
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+14% Synergy $0.29
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+13% Synergy $0.38
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $1.71
Port Razer Port Razer
+12% Synergy $0.43
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+12% Synergy $0.13
Blood Operative Blood Operative
+12% Synergy $0.20
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+11% Synergy $0.42
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $1.25
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+10% Synergy $37.14
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+10% Synergy $2.15
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+10% Synergy $0.16
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+9% Synergy $0.26
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+8% Synergy $1.32
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $29.03
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $54.22
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-5% Synergy $7.20

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+48% Synergy $0.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.46
Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $14.97
Big Score Big Score
+25% Synergy $0.98
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+25% Synergy $0.22
Terminate Terminate
+15% Synergy $0.39
Mortify Mortify
+14% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.58
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.56
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.67
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+9% Synergy $3.37
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.06
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.86
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $0.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $15.46
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $4.59
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $18.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $11.91
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $24.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $66.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.06
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $1.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $2.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.35
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $4.43
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-11% Synergy $0.35
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $3.73

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+54% Synergy $0.33
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+32% Synergy $0.34
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+22% Synergy $0.24
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+18% Synergy $2.70
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.77
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+11% Synergy $0.27
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $14.55
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+9% Synergy $0.15
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+8% Synergy $0.36
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.80
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+7% Synergy $0.16
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.61
Final Parting Final Parting
+6% Synergy $0.54
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.21
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $3.49
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $3.02
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $7.91
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.56
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $13.59
Damn Damn
-9% Synergy $1.88
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Haystack Haystack
+49% Synergy $0.23
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+27% Synergy $1.15
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+27% Synergy $0.24
Key to the City Key to the City
+25% Synergy $2.81
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+25% Synergy $2.08
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $3.35
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+24% Synergy $0.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $2.00
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $18.41
Ashes of the Fallen Ashes of the Fallen
+17% Synergy $7.15
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $28.23
Hookblade Hookblade
+12% Synergy $0.14
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+9% Synergy $15.27
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $40.13
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $7.93
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+7% Synergy $0.24
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.22
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.33
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $2.93
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $1.42
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $4.72
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.42
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.61
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $14.47
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.91
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $32.77
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $8.56

Enchantments

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

Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+54% Synergy $15.51
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+45% Synergy $5.35
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+23% Synergy $6.14
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+23% Synergy $2.16
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $6.53
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+20% Synergy $1.92
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+17% Synergy $0.30
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+15% Synergy $3.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+14% Synergy $16.34
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+12% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+11% Synergy $3.48
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+10% Synergy $0.35
Bleeding Effect Bleeding Effect
+10% Synergy $0.29
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+10% Synergy $0.18
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.49
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+7% Synergy $51.68
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+7% Synergy $0.26
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $0.88
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $27.96
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $10.72
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $3.55
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $1.26
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+4% Synergy $0.21
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $5.76
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
0% Synergy $1.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

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

Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+13% Synergy $13.88
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $1.16
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $8.97
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.69
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $36.29
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $0.71
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.14
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $13.67
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $52.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $10.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.31
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.28
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $20.85
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $6.11
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.70
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $23.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $4.15
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $2.74
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $3.10
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.75
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.44
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $0.79
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+65% Synergy $0.22
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy $11.96
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $10.68
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.17
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+26% Synergy $10.62
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $2.70
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.37
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.97
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.34
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $14.05
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $29.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.27
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $19.22
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $15.80
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.79
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $7.47
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.34
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.43
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $26.47
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $6.06
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-1% Synergy $0.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $10.02
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.39
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $8.89
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $11.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $29.10
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-2% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.22
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $4.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.29
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.30
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.41
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $1.99
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.33
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.38
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.51
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-10% Synergy $0.80
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.31

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