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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Price tag $2.41

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

#518 Current Rank
#525 Last Week
#423 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.

Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.06
Risky Research Risky Research
+1% Synergy $0.06
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+1% Synergy $0.17
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+1% Synergy $0.89
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $62.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+86% Synergy $0.32
Arno Dorian Arno Dorian
+83% Synergy $0.07
Aya of Alexandria Aya of Alexandria
+79% Synergy $0.31
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+78% Synergy $0.48
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+77% Synergy $0.46
The Animus The Animus
+75% Synergy $0.18
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
+74% Synergy $1.88
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+73% Synergy $3.39
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+72% Synergy $0.21
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+66% Synergy $0.93

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 $0.43
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+64% Synergy $2.86
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+64% Synergy $5.38
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+64% Synergy $0.10
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+61% Synergy $0.97
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+59% Synergy $0.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+59% Synergy $8.99
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+49% Synergy $3.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.12
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.09
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $11.61
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.03
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $28.63
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $54.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Nekrataal Nekrataal
+57% Synergy $0.22
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+57% Synergy $0.09
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+55% Synergy $0.03
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+53% Synergy $3.10
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+52% Synergy $0.22
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+51% Synergy $0.08
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+48% Synergy $0.11
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+45% Synergy $0.19
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+43% Synergy $0.78
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+41% Synergy $5.21
Raffine's Silencer Raffine's Silencer
+40% Synergy $0.05
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+38% Synergy $7.92
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+32% Synergy $1.41
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+32% Synergy $0.11
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+31% Synergy $29.01
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+28% Synergy $0.11
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+28% Synergy $0.22
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+28% Synergy $0.10
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+27% Synergy $0.08
Anger Anger
+26% Synergy $1.45
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+26% Synergy $0.17
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+26% Synergy $0.06
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+24% Synergy $0.26
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+23% Synergy $5.39
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+22% Synergy $0.37
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.17
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+17% Synergy $0.84
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+17% Synergy $0.14
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+15% Synergy $5.36
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+15% Synergy $1.28
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+15% Synergy $0.08
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+14% Synergy $0.17
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+14% Synergy $0.30
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+13% Synergy $1.27
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+13% Synergy $0.50
Blood Operative Blood Operative
+13% Synergy $0.15
Port Razer Port Razer
+12% Synergy $0.22
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+12% Synergy $0.13
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+11% Synergy $31.18
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+11% Synergy $1.48
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+11% Synergy $0.22
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.86
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+9% Synergy $0.79
Hired Poisoner Hired Poisoner
+9% Synergy $0.11
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
+9% Synergy $0.06
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.09
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+8% Synergy $3.93
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+8% Synergy $23.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $41.79
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-4% Synergy $14.76

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+47% Synergy $0.12
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.27
Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $18.03
Big Score Big Score
+26% Synergy $0.69
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+26% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.37
Terminate Terminate
+14% Synergy $0.59
Mortify Mortify
+13% Synergy $0.28
Village Rites Village Rites
+12% Synergy $0.31
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.74
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+10% Synergy $1.39
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $1.33
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.03
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.95
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $0.53
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $8.91
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.63
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.61
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.78
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.98
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $19.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $52.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.36
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.43
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.82
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.50
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.68
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-5% Synergy $2.07
Despark Despark
-7% Synergy $0.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.43
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-11% Synergy $0.28
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-13% Synergy $5.23

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+54% Synergy $0.16
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+31% Synergy $0.17
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+22% Synergy $0.18
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+18% Synergy $2.30
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $1.83
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+12% Synergy $0.23
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $13.68
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+9% Synergy $0.08
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+7% Synergy $0.35
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.44
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+7% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.38
Final Parting Final Parting
+6% Synergy $0.32
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.09
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+4% Synergy $1.20
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $2.55
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.94
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $4.78
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.33
Painful Truths Painful Truths
-4% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.31
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $5.15
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $1.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Haystack Haystack
+49% Synergy $1.94
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+28% Synergy $0.13
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+28% Synergy $1.32
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+26% Synergy $1.85
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $2.19
Key to the City Key to the City
+24% Synergy $0.30
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+24% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.14
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $13.56
Ashes of the Fallen Ashes of the Fallen
+17% Synergy $8.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy $18.76
Hookblade Hookblade
+12% Synergy $0.04
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $11.90
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $32.02
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+9% Synergy $9.06
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+8% Synergy $0.08
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.09
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $7.63
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $2.20
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.43
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $3.49
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $11.54
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.34
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $5.40
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $9.98
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $24.47
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.22

Enchantments

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

Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+54% Synergy $10.87
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+45% Synergy $3.90
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+23% Synergy $6.44
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+23% Synergy $2.86
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $5.38
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+21% Synergy $1.76
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+17% Synergy $1.84
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $11.69
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+13% Synergy $2.78
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+13% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+12% Synergy $3.14
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.17
Bleeding Effect Bleeding Effect
+11% Synergy $0.15
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+10% Synergy $0.09
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+7% Synergy $42.89
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.55
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+7% Synergy $0.16
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $3.04
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $19.61
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $7.35
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.43
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+4% Synergy $0.11
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+3% Synergy $1.66
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $6.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.88
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $2.32

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 $16.20
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.35
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.61
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+11% Synergy $0.53
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $25.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $0.68
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.16
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $8.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.03
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.95
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $48.20
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $8.42
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.13
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $17.82
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $4.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.99
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $18.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $4.90
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $0.73
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+5% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.49
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.70
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $2.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.46
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-1% Synergy $0.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+65% Synergy $0.13
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy $12.98
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $9.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+27% Synergy $0.16
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+26% Synergy $9.06
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $2.48
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $35.29
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.21
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.05
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $17.72
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $12.60
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $19.55
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.06
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+3% Synergy $0.24
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $13.07
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $12.90
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $4.64
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.71
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.81
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $21.48
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.28
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-1% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.33
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $17.58
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $6.84
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $6.70
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $22.31
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.30
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.19
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-3% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-4% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.57
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $4.59
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-5% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.20
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-7% Synergy $0.17
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-7% Synergy $0.67
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.75
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.24

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