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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Price tag $1.56

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

#556 Current Rank
#530 Last Week
#424 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.

Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+14% Synergy $0.21
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+13% Synergy $0.12
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+1% Synergy $3.36
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
-2% Synergy $1.52
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-2% Synergy $5.34

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 $0.26
Arno Dorian Arno Dorian
+83% Synergy $0.06
Aya of Alexandria Aya of Alexandria
+79% Synergy $0.30
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+78% Synergy $0.36
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+76% Synergy $0.81
The Animus The Animus
+76% Synergy $0.19
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
+75% Synergy $2.47
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+72% Synergy $2.82
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+72% Synergy $0.19
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+66% Synergy $1.56

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 $0.48
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+64% Synergy $6.48
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+64% Synergy $0.64
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+64% Synergy $0.17
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+61% Synergy $1.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+59% Synergy $0.39
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+59% Synergy $9.35
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+47% Synergy $5.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+27% Synergy $4.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.77
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $11.12
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $32.80
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $39.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $52.21
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $47.32

Creatures

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

Nekrataal Nekrataal
+57% Synergy $0.18
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+57% Synergy $0.07
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+54% Synergy $3.44
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+54% Synergy $0.05
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+52% Synergy $0.22
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+50% Synergy $0.11
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+48% Synergy $0.19
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+47% Synergy $0.21
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+43% Synergy $0.98
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+41% Synergy $7.60
Raffine's Silencer Raffine's Silencer
+40% Synergy $0.04
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+39% Synergy $7.35
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+32% Synergy $0.11
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+32% Synergy $1.37
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+31% Synergy $44.24
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+28% Synergy $0.12
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+28% Synergy $0.27
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+27% Synergy $0.11
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+27% Synergy $0.08
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+26% Synergy $0.23
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $2.16
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+25% Synergy $0.09
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+24% Synergy $0.26
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+23% Synergy $3.48
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+22% Synergy $0.38
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.19
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+17% Synergy $1.18
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+17% Synergy $0.06
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+15% Synergy $0.16
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+15% Synergy $6.08
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+15% Synergy $0.13
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+14% Synergy $2.02
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+14% Synergy $3.32
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $1.88
Port Razer Port Razer
+12% Synergy $0.25
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+12% Synergy $0.11
Blood Operative Blood Operative
+12% Synergy $0.21
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+11% Synergy $0.29
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+11% Synergy $1.40
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.77
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+10% Synergy $32.18
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+10% Synergy $0.10
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+9% Synergy $0.65
Hired Poisoner Hired Poisoner
+9% Synergy $0.12
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
+9% Synergy $0.06
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+8% Synergy $1.16
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $25.47
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-4% Synergy $9.81
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $45.79

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+47% Synergy $0.09
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.50
Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $13.97
Big Score Big Score
+26% Synergy $0.84
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+26% Synergy $0.09
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.23
Mortify Mortify
+14% Synergy $0.18
Terminate Terminate
+14% Synergy $0.31
Village Rites Village Rites
+13% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.52
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.39
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+9% Synergy $5.19
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.04
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $1.38
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $0.71
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $12.97
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.23
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.58
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.67
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.75
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $19.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $54.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $5.34
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $10.78
Fracture Fracture
-1% Synergy $0.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.27
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.15
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.79
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-11% Synergy $0.33
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $4.03

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+54% Synergy $0.25
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+32% Synergy $0.18
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+22% Synergy $0.18
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+18% Synergy $2.43
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.87
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+11% Synergy $0.22
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.12
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $14.12
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+8% Synergy $0.07
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+7% Synergy $0.36
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.59
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+7% Synergy $0.09
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.45
Final Parting Final Parting
+6% Synergy $0.41
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.10
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $2.75
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+3% Synergy $1.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $7.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.00
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.31
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $4.53
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $10.48
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.93
Damn Damn
-9% Synergy $1.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Haystack Haystack
+49% Synergy $2.32
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+28% Synergy $0.90
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+28% Synergy $0.12
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+26% Synergy $1.87
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $2.34
Key to the City Key to the City
+24% Synergy $0.54
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+24% Synergy $0.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.64
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $8.82
Ashes of the Fallen Ashes of the Fallen
+17% Synergy $7.22
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $24.05
Hookblade Hookblade
+12% Synergy $0.07
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+10% Synergy $11.64
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $37.29
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $10.08
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+7% Synergy $0.15
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.12
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $8.52
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $1.81
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.69
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $3.54
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.50
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.66
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.99
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $31.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $6.27

Enchantments

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

Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+54% Synergy $13.00
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+45% Synergy $4.11
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+23% Synergy $6.11
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+23% Synergy $2.45
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $7.25
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+21% Synergy $1.59
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+17% Synergy $0.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $12.46
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+14% Synergy $2.61
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+13% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+11% Synergy $2.73
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.20
Bleeding Effect Bleeding Effect
+10% Synergy $0.16
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+10% Synergy $0.10
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+7% Synergy $45.08
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.47
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+7% Synergy $0.20
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $21.89
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.23
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $8.91
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+4% Synergy $1.89
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.56
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+4% Synergy $0.19
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $4.02
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.06
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $3.55

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 $14.32
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.33
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.26
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $8.37
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+11% Synergy $0.41
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $31.20
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $0.62
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.52
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+7% Synergy $9.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $8.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $49.00
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $11.11
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.14
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $24.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $4.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.49
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $21.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $7.94
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+4% Synergy $1.92
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.78
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.53
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $0.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.78
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.27

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 $12.17
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $9.84
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.24
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+26% Synergy $8.94
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $2.56
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $37.17
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $19.94
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.31
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $18.46
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $12.07
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.19
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.27
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $15.36
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+2% Synergy $0.20
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $15.12
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $6.16
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.37
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $22.43
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.38
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-1% Synergy $0.17
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $9.68
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $7.31
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $8.37
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $25.04
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-2% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.24
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.18
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $3.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.24
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.45
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.70
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.09
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.43
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-10% Synergy $0.60
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.23

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