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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Price tag $1.07

Legendary CreatureHuman Assassin

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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

#532 Current Rank
#548 Last Week
#419 Past 2 Years

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.

Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+7% Synergy $0.37
Bullseye, Death Dealer Bullseye, Death Dealer
+5% Synergy $2.99
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+5% Synergy $0.19
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+0% Synergy $4.12

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 $0.34
Arno Dorian Arno Dorian
+83% Synergy $0.26
Aya of Alexandria Aya of Alexandria
+79% Synergy $0.34
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+78% Synergy $0.36
The Animus The Animus
+76% Synergy $0.33
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+74% Synergy $1.55
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
+74% Synergy $4.69
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+72% Synergy $0.21
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+71% Synergy $4.73
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+65% Synergy $0.88

Top Cards

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

Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+64% Synergy $0.89
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+63% Synergy $0.38
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+62% Synergy $0.13
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+62% Synergy $6.38
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+59% Synergy $1.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+59% Synergy $0.24
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+58% Synergy $7.90
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+45% Synergy $3.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+0% Synergy $53.21
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $15.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.03
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $43.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $72.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $60.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+58% Synergy $0.21
Nekrataal Nekrataal
+56% Synergy $0.17
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+55% Synergy $4.44
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+52% Synergy $0.24
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+52% Synergy $0.31
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+51% Synergy $0.31
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+48% Synergy $0.12
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+48% Synergy $0.25
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+39% Synergy $2.86
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+39% Synergy $10.52
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+37% Synergy $7.44
Raffine's Silencer Raffine's Silencer
+37% Synergy $0.14
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+31% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+30% Synergy $46.57
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+29% Synergy $1.22
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+26% Synergy $0.16
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+26% Synergy $0.12
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+26% Synergy $0.35
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+25% Synergy $0.42
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $0.41
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+24% Synergy $0.26
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+23% Synergy $1.78
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+23% Synergy $0.14
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+21% Synergy $0.40
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+21% Synergy $0.38
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.32
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+16% Synergy $0.25
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+16% Synergy $2.79
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+15% Synergy $0.23
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+14% Synergy $1.34
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+14% Synergy $0.13
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+14% Synergy $8.17
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+14% Synergy $0.30
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+13% Synergy $6.09
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+13% Synergy $0.29
Port Razer Port Razer
+12% Synergy $0.67
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+11% Synergy $0.40
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+11% Synergy $1.88
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+10% Synergy $0.37
Blood Operative Blood Operative
+10% Synergy $0.19
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+9% Synergy $44.63
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+9% Synergy $2.26
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+9% Synergy $0.24
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+9% Synergy $1.71
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+8% Synergy $1.01
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+6% Synergy $26.26
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-5% Synergy $6.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+47% Synergy $0.30
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+44% Synergy $0.50
Entomb Entomb
+33% Synergy $17.25
Big Score Big Score
+25% Synergy $0.53
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+24% Synergy $0.29
Terminate Terminate
+15% Synergy $0.45
Mortify Mortify
+15% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.37
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.57
Village Rites Village Rites
+11% Synergy $0.51
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.36
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.22
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+8% Synergy $4.13
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.75
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $1.41
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.41
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $5.21
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $15.93
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $14.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $28.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.79
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $67.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.79
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.45
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $0.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.32
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.90
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-10% Synergy $0.38
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-11% Synergy $4.41

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+54% Synergy $0.32
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+31% Synergy $0.36
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+22% Synergy $0.30
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+16% Synergy $2.70
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+15% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.88
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+11% Synergy $0.35
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $13.92
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+8% Synergy $0.35
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $1.41
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+6% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.28
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.42
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.15
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $5.80
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.05
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $2.83
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.42
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.53
Damn Damn
-8% Synergy $2.47
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Haystack Haystack
+48% Synergy $0.31
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+27% Synergy $0.83
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+26% Synergy $0.25
Key to the City Key to the City
+25% Synergy $1.13
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+24% Synergy $2.32
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+23% Synergy $0.33
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+23% Synergy $2.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.95
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+18% Synergy $13.37
Ashes of the Fallen Ashes of the Fallen
+16% Synergy $7.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $26.88
Hookblade Hookblade
+12% Synergy $0.18
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+8% Synergy $17.16
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $39.40
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $6.27
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+7% Synergy $0.22
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+6% Synergy $0.28
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $5.42
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.68
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $4.05
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.08
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.44
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.01
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $4.17
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $31.73
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.25
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+1% Synergy $5.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $5.78

Enchantments

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

Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+54% Synergy $19.55
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+45% Synergy $7.87
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+23% Synergy $2.17
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+21% Synergy $6.19
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+21% Synergy $7.54
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+19% Synergy $2.25
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+17% Synergy $0.30
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+16% Synergy $3.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+14% Synergy $19.62
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+12% Synergy $0.22
Bleeding Effect Bleeding Effect
+10% Synergy $0.28
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+9% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy $3.36
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.33
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.40
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+6% Synergy $0.28
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+6% Synergy $63.66
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $11.27
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.34
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.09
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $33.03
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+3% Synergy $0.28
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.82
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+3% Synergy $3.12
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+1% Synergy $8.10
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+0% Synergy $1.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.72
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $4.22

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 $14.23
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+1% Synergy $0.41

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+29% Synergy $0.38
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $11.15
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+9% Synergy $0.46
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $39.40
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $1.50
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.91
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $18.78
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $10.74
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $7.44
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $63.55
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $24.17
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $26.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $3.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $2.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $2.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+0% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+0% Synergy $0.39
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+0% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+64% Synergy $0.26
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+26% Synergy $11.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+26% Synergy $12.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.27
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+25% Synergy $10.83
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+10% Synergy $2.18
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.67
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $31.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $15.62
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $20.46
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.82
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+2% Synergy $16.58
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $2.00
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $8.69
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+0% Synergy $17.33
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+0% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+0% Synergy $1.96
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.53
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
0% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $31.86
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.29
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.30
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-1% Synergy $0.21
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-2% Synergy $10.00
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $31.39
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $10.35
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.24
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $9.90
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-4% Synergy $0.68
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.50
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.34
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.97
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.28
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.32
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-10% Synergy $0.53
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.26

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