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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Price tag $1.14

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

#597 Current Rank
#624 Last Week
#422 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.

Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+4% Synergy $0.35
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+3% Synergy $4.78
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+2% Synergy $2.08
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
0% Synergy $8.10
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
0% Synergy $6.96

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 $0.38
Arno Dorian Arno Dorian
+83% Synergy $0.22
Aya of Alexandria Aya of Alexandria
+80% Synergy $0.35
Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+79% Synergy $0.40
The Animus The Animus
+76% Synergy $0.32
Queen Marchesa Queen Marchesa
+75% Synergy $1.40
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
+75% Synergy $4.85
Ruthless Lawbringer Ruthless Lawbringer
+73% Synergy $0.13
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+72% Synergy $4.35
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+66% Synergy $0.76

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 $0.99
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+64% Synergy $0.42
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+63% Synergy $6.01
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+63% Synergy $0.14
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+61% Synergy $0.97
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+59% Synergy $0.27
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+59% Synergy $7.28
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+46% Synergy $4.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $3.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $15.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $36.19
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.50
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $41.65
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $64.98
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $57.27

Creatures

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

Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+57% Synergy $0.23
Nekrataal Nekrataal
+56% Synergy $0.16
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+55% Synergy $5.24
Undercity Eliminator Undercity Eliminator
+54% Synergy $0.22
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+53% Synergy $0.30
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+50% Synergy $0.32
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+49% Synergy $0.14
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+48% Synergy $0.28
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+41% Synergy $1.93
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+40% Synergy $10.11
Raffine's Silencer Raffine's Silencer
+39% Synergy $0.04
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+38% Synergy $7.45
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+31% Synergy $52.93
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+31% Synergy $0.31
Garza's Assassin Garza's Assassin
+30% Synergy $1.23
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+27% Synergy $0.14
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+27% Synergy $0.37
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+27% Synergy $0.12
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+26% Synergy $0.34
Anger Anger
+25% Synergy $0.52
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+25% Synergy $0.21
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+24% Synergy $0.13
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+23% Synergy $1.50
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+22% Synergy $0.38
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+22% Synergy $0.37
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.28
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
+16% Synergy $0.28
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+16% Synergy $0.12
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+15% Synergy $1.89
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
+15% Synergy $1.29
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+15% Synergy $7.08
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+14% Synergy $0.22
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+14% Synergy $5.31
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+14% Synergy $0.26
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+14% Synergy $0.18
Port Razer Port Razer
+12% Synergy $0.47
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+12% Synergy $0.37
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
+12% Synergy $0.07
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+11% Synergy $1.89
Blood Operative Blood Operative
+11% Synergy $0.17
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
+11% Synergy $0.45
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.74
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+10% Synergy $39.84
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+10% Synergy $1.78
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+10% Synergy $0.26
All-Fates Stalker All-Fates Stalker
+10% Synergy $0.06
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+8% Synergy $1.41
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+7% Synergy $28.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $55.72
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
-5% Synergy $7.08

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+48% Synergy $0.26
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+45% Synergy $0.48
Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $16.82
Big Score Big Score
+25% Synergy $0.64
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+25% Synergy $0.25
Terminate Terminate
+16% Synergy $0.38
Mortify Mortify
+15% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+13% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+12% Synergy $0.82
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.59
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+9% Synergy $3.12
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+9% Synergy $3.45
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.15
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.95
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $0.80
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.35
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $4.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $18.26
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $26.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $68.07
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.14
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.43
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $0.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $0.97
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $6.80
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-11% Synergy $0.36
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $3.55

Sorceries

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

Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+55% Synergy $0.29
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+32% Synergy $0.24
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+22% Synergy $0.28
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $3.00
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.66
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+11% Synergy $0.32
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+10% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $14.37
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+9% Synergy $0.20
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
+8% Synergy $0.35
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $1.05
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+7% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.21
Final Parting Final Parting
+6% Synergy $0.35
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $4.48
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $4.71
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $2.39
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.38
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.59
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.12
Damn Damn
-9% Synergy $2.58
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $9.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Haystack Haystack
+49% Synergy $0.36
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+28% Synergy $0.79
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+27% Synergy $0.28
Key to the City Key to the City
+25% Synergy $1.16
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+25% Synergy $2.34
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+24% Synergy $3.93
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+24% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.85
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+19% Synergy $17.15
Ashes of the Fallen Ashes of the Fallen
+17% Synergy $7.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $28.45
Hookblade Hookblade
+12% Synergy $0.19
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+9% Synergy $16.70
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $39.15
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $6.66
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+7% Synergy $0.28
Phantom Blade Phantom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.25
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.75
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $3.73
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $1.55
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $5.78
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.38
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+5% Synergy $0.63
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.70
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $11.97
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.46
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+3% Synergy $32.10
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $7.29

Enchantments

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

Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+54% Synergy $16.69
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+46% Synergy $7.32
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+23% Synergy $2.14
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+22% Synergy $7.82
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $5.83
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+20% Synergy $1.97
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+17% Synergy $0.34
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+16% Synergy $3.40
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+14% Synergy $17.30
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+12% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+10% Synergy $3.80
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+10% Synergy $0.33
Bleeding Effect Bleeding Effect
+10% Synergy $0.28
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+10% Synergy $0.22
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.39
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+7% Synergy $57.18
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+7% Synergy $0.30
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.05
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $10.79
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.52
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $31.93
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+4% Synergy $0.33
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+3% Synergy $2.84
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+2% Synergy $8.38
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
0% Synergy $0.74
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $3.70

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 $14.17
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+20% Synergy $0.42
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $9.82
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+10% Synergy $0.50
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $29.75
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $1.08
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.71
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $17.74
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $11.06
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.88
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $58.63
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $10.99
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $25.10
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-2% Synergy $6.34
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $23.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+13% Synergy $1.91
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $2.32
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $3.52
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.47
Boros Signet Boros Signet
0% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-5% 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 $0.24
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+27% Synergy $11.74
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+27% Synergy $10.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+26% Synergy $0.29
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+26% Synergy $10.34
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+11% Synergy $1.62
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $48.67
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy $0.31
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+4% Synergy $20.32
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $14.11
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $29.92
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $16.13
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.15
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $7.52
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.13
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.03
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.53
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $1.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-1% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $28.81
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.35
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-2% Synergy $8.87
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-2% Synergy $11.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $32.49
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.21
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $10.14
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.27
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.30
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.37
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $1.04
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.36
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-8% Synergy $0.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-10% Synergy $0.34
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-13% Synergy $0.33

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