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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Price tag $1.63

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

#566 Current Rank
#587 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.

Kinbinding Kinbinding
+3% Synergy $0.35
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+3% Synergy $0.22
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+2% Synergy $0.51
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+2% Synergy $0.41
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+1% Synergy $17.91

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 $0.31
Arno Dorian Arno Dorian
+83% Synergy $0.07
Aya of Alexandria Aya of Alexandria
+79% Synergy $0.30
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+78% Synergy $0.37
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+76% Synergy $0.96
The Animus The Animus
+76% Synergy $0.17
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
+75% Synergy $2.93
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+72% Synergy $0.17
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+72% Synergy $2.94
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+66% Synergy $0.84

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 $0.46
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+64% Synergy $6.49
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+64% Synergy $0.61
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+63% Synergy $0.21
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+61% Synergy $1.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+60% Synergy $0.25
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+59% Synergy $9.99
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+47% Synergy $5.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $4.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.42
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $10.73
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $31.52
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $42.23
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $61.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Nekrataal Nekrataal
+57% Synergy $0.16
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+57% Synergy $0.09
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+54% Synergy $4.45
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+54% Synergy $0.05
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+52% Synergy $0.23
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+50% Synergy $0.10
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+48% Synergy $0.20
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+47% Synergy $0.20
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+42% Synergy $1.19
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+41% Synergy $8.20
Raffine's Silencer Raffine's Silencer
+40% Synergy $0.03
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+39% Synergy $7.35
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+32% Synergy $0.15
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+32% Synergy $1.37
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+31% Synergy $46.99
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+28% Synergy $0.11
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+28% Synergy $0.26
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+27% Synergy $0.10
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+27% Synergy $0.08
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+26% Synergy $0.23
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $1.99
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+25% Synergy $0.10
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+24% Synergy $0.28
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+23% Synergy $3.14
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+22% Synergy $0.39
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.22
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+17% Synergy $1.29
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+17% Synergy $0.13
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+15% Synergy $0.17
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+15% Synergy $5.49
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+15% Synergy $0.20
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+14% Synergy $2.00
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+14% Synergy $3.21
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+14% Synergy $0.08
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+13% Synergy $0.15
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+13% Synergy $0.28
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $1.11
Port Razer Port Razer
+12% Synergy $0.28
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+12% Synergy $0.12
Blood Operative Blood Operative
+12% Synergy $0.22
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+11% Synergy $0.40
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+10% Synergy $32.78
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+10% Synergy $1.48
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+9% Synergy $0.85
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+9% Synergy $0.71
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.08
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+8% Synergy $1.29
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $26.03
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-4% Synergy $5.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $46.54

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 $0.45
Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $13.85
Big Score Big Score
+26% Synergy $0.86
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+25% Synergy $0.12
Mortify Mortify
+14% Synergy $0.17
Terminate Terminate
+14% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.29
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.25
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.78
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+9% Synergy $5.33
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.05
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $0.84
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $1.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $14.64
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.29
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.65
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.54
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.50
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.09
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $21.94
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $62.01
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.81
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.46
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.80
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.27
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.86
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.87
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.16
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $4.24
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-11% Synergy $0.33
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $4.23

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+54% Synergy $0.08
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+32% Synergy $0.54
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+22% Synergy $0.15
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+18% Synergy $3.12
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.93
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+11% Synergy $0.21
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $14.81
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+9% Synergy $0.12
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+7% Synergy $0.37
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.60
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+7% Synergy $0.09
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.46
Final Parting Final Parting
+6% Synergy $0.47
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.14
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $2.60
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $1.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $6.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.27
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.79
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.12
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $6.67
Damn Damn
-9% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Haystack Haystack
+49% Synergy $2.30
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+28% Synergy $0.19
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+27% Synergy $0.96
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+26% Synergy $1.88
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $2.35
Key to the City Key to the City
+24% Synergy $0.55
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+24% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.58
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $11.64
Ashes of the Fallen Ashes of the Fallen
+17% Synergy $7.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $24.06
Hookblade Hookblade
+12% Synergy $0.07
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $11.94
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $37.16
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $10.31
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+7% Synergy $0.15
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.10
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.37
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $2.50
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $1.06
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $3.75
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.39
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.04
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $13.35
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.62
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $31.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $6.34

Enchantments

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

Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+54% Synergy $12.92
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+45% Synergy $4.25
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+23% Synergy $6.22
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+23% Synergy $2.21
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $6.26
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+21% Synergy $1.86
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+16% Synergy $0.27
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $13.23
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+14% Synergy $2.58
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+12% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+11% Synergy $2.77
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+10% Synergy $0.17
Bleeding Effect Bleeding Effect
+10% Synergy $0.15
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+10% Synergy $0.09
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+7% Synergy $45.63
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.45
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+7% Synergy $0.14
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $24.97
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.17
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $9.48
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $2.39
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.64
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+4% Synergy $0.17
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $4.21
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
-1% Synergy $1.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.73
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $3.28

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 $14.59
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.55

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.91
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+11% Synergy $0.40
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $34.22
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $0.64
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.36
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $10.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $53.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $8.55
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.66
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $10.90
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.16
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $24.54
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $4.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $22.18
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $6.32
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $2.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.48
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+65% Synergy $0.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+28% Synergy $11.81
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $10.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.13
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+26% Synergy $9.51
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $2.62
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $42.67
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $12.50
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $22.01
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.12
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $17.84
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $15.25
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $15.26
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $5.56
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.20
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.52
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $23.91
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.38
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-1% Synergy $0.18
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $8.70
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $7.17
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $9.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $25.34
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.18
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-2% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.24
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.17
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $3.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.09
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.19
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.86
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.13
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.18
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.43
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-11% Synergy $0.68
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.53

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