Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
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Legendary Creature — Human Assassin

Mardu Assassin deck that turns exiled Assassins into attacking token copies every combat, building a bigger strike force each turn.
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Altaïr is a three-mana 3/3 with first strike. Whenever he attacks, you may exile an Assassin creature card from your graveyard with a memory counter on it. Then, for every creature card you own in exile with a memory counter, you get a tapped and attacking token copy, which is exiled at end of combat. The exiled pile only grows, so each attack brings more Assassins than the last. Their attack and enters triggers fire again every time.
In the recorded games, the Altaïr decks spent the early turns filling the graveyard with mill and discard so Altaïr had Assassins to exile once he started attacking. Each combat added another token copy, and token doubling effects made those waves much larger. Some builds leaned on equipment, life gain and defensive creatures to survive until the Assassin pile was big enough. The deck got stronger the longer Altaïr kept attacking. Graveyard hate before the cards are exiled, or removal on Altaïr himself, slows that engine down considerably.
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High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's abilities and overall game plan.
The Animus
Ruthless Lawbringer
Brotherhood HeadquartersTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad decks.
The Animus
Ruthless Lawbringer
Faithless LootingGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Gamble
Enlightened Tutor
Farewell
Teferi's Protection
Demonic Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Smothering TitheCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Big Game Hunter
Unstoppable Slasher
Nekrataal
Vein Ripper
Murderous Redcap
Assassin Initiate
Roaming Throne
Anger
Thorn of the Black Rose
Guildsworn Prowler
Ravenloft Adventurer
Fleshtaker
Royal Assassin
Poison-Blade Mentor
Port Razer
Raven Eagle
Doom Whisperer
All-Fates Stalker
Blood Operative
Irregular Cohort
Mirror Entity
Bloodline Pretender
Mirkwood Bats
Esper SentinelInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad safe.
Thrill of Possibility
Demand Answers
Entomb
Big Score
Chain Assassination
Terminate
Mortify
Path to Exile
Go for the Throat
Deadly Dispute
Unexpected Windfall
Village Rites
Murder
Great Train Heist
Fatal Push
Loran's Escape
Final Showdown
Corrupted Conviction
Akroma's Will
Plumb the Forbidden
Malakir Rebirth
Deadly Rollick
Flawless Maneuver
Fell the Profane
Dawn's Truce
Deflecting Swat
Enlightened Tutor
Teferi's Protection
Chaos Warp
Stroke of Midnight
Anguished Unmaking
Generous Gift
Vampiric Tutor
Despark
Swords to Plowshares
Dark Ritual
Crackling Doom
Boros CharmSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's game plan and control the board.
Buried Alive
Overpowering Attack
Cathartic Reunion
Thrilling Discovery
Restart Sequence
Unmarked Grave
Grab the Prize
Pursue the Past
What Must Be Done
Blasphemous Act
Tormenting Voice
Seize the Day
Mythos of Snapdax
Reconstruct History
Lively Dirge
Seize the Spoils
Petty Larceny
Final Parting
Diresight
Full Throttle
Toxic Deluge
Feed the Swarm
Gamble
Austere Command
Ruinous Ultimatum
Vandalblast
Farewell
Diabolic Intent
Demonic Tutor
Damn
ReanimateUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Brotherhood Regalia
Haystack
The Spear of Leonidas
Key to the City
Hidden Blade
Whispersilk Cloak
Lightning Greaves
Maskwood Nexus
Smoke Bomb
Swiftfoot Boots
Sundial of the Infinite
Hookblade
Mithril Coat
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Altar of Dementia
Sword of Feast and Famine
Phantom Blade
Mirror Box
Hidden Footblade
Collector's Vault
Ark of Hunger
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
Strionic Resonator
My Precious
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
Mask of Memory
Dolmen Gate
Basilisk Collar
Helm of the Host
Herald's Horn
Wayfarer's BaubleEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Cover of Darkness
Reconnaissance
Conspiracy
Ripples of Undeath
Warleader's Call
Windcrag Siege
Impact Tremors
Descendants' Fury
The Revelations of Ezio
Black Market Connections
Bleeding Effect
Origin of the Hidden Ones
Bitter Reunion
Etchings of the Chosen
Goblin Bombardment
Fall of the First Civilization
Kinbinding
Sneak Attack
Warstorm Surge
All-Out Assault
Anointed Procession
Rising of the Day
Aggravated Assault
Cathars' Crusade
Firebender Ascension
Ghostly Prison
Phyrexian Arena
Smothering TithePlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage
Access Tunnel
Maze of Ith
Vault of the Archangel
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Spymaster's Vault
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
Command Beacon
Arena of Glory
Slayers' Stronghold
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Three Tree City
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Minas Tirith
Bojuka Bog
Phyrexian Tower
Reliquary TowerMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner
Rakdos Signet
Orzhov Signet
Talisman of Indulgence
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Boros Signet
Talisman of Hierarchy
Commander's Sphere
Sol Ring
Mind Stone
Fellwar Stone
Talisman of ConvictionLands
The mana base foundation for Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Brotherhood Headquarters
Raucous Theater
Path of Ancestry
Shadowy Backstreet
Elegant Parlor
Abstergo Entertainment
Secluded Courtyard
Cavern of Souls
Unclaimed Territory
Mountain
Swamp
Savai Triome
Haunted Ridge
Plains
Luxury Suite
Exotic Orchard
Vault of Champions
Clifftop Retreat
Shattered Landscape
Dragonskull Summit
Nomad Outpost
Fabled Passage
Spectator Seating
Sundown Pass
Isolated Chapel
Rakdos Carnarium
Command Tower
Bloodstained Mire
Boros Garrison
Temple of Malice
Orzhov Basilica
Marsh Flats
Terramorphic Expanse
Scrubland
Badlands
Evolving Wilds
Blood Crypt
Sacred Foundry
Shadowblood Ridge
Arid Mesa
Temple of Silence
Godless Shrine
Smoldering Marsh
Temple of Triumph
Shattered Sanctum
Sulfurous Springs
Rugged Prairie
Fetid Heath
Caves of Koilos
Battlefield ForgeAltaïr Ibn-La'Ahad Deck Stats
Based on 5,613 Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 |
- Creature 27
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 13
- Enchantment 6
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 27 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 13 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 16 basic, 20 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 399 |
| 2024-11 | 312 |
| 2024-12 | 399 |
| 2025-01 | 351 |
| 2025-02 | 406 |
| 2025-03 | 401 |
| 2025-04 | 411 |
| 2025-05 | 417 |
| 2025-06 | 468 |
| 2025-07 | 521 |
| 2025-08 | 500 |
| 2025-09 | 506 |
| 2025-10 | 546 |
| 2025-11 | 613 |
| 2025-12 | 532 |
| 2026-01 | 603 |
| 2026-02 | 583 |
| 2026-03 | 533 |
| 2026-04 | 568 |
| 2026-05 | 482 |
| 2026-06 | 587 |
| 2026-07 | 616 |
| 2026-08 | 570 |
| 2026-09 | 580 |
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