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Aya of Alexandria
Price tag $0.35

Legendary CreatureHuman Assassin

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2858 Current Rank
#2962 Last Week
#2658 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Aya of Alexandria decks.

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+17% Synergy $8.07
Sami, Ship's Engineer Sami, Ship's Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.09
Spider-Man, Web-Slinger Spider-Man, Web-Slinger
+8% Synergy $1.32
Amazing Alliance Amazing Alliance
+8% Synergy $36.98
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+3% Synergy $3.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Aya of Alexandria's abilities and overall game plan.

Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+77% Synergy $0.58
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+65% Synergy $0.12
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+64% Synergy $0.27
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+62% Synergy $1.08
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+56% Synergy $2.99
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+54% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+48% Synergy $0.27
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+48% Synergy $1.09
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+42% Synergy $0.19
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+41% Synergy $0.44

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aya of Alexandria decks.

Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+40% Synergy $6.97
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+37% Synergy $3.08
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+36% Synergy $1.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+34% Synergy $4.78
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+30% Synergy $1.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $0.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.54
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.28
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $4.67

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $49.97
Winota, Joiner of Forces Winota, Joiner of Forces
+4% Synergy $4.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $95.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $50.96
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $25.32
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $35.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $36.35

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Aya of Alexandria's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+40% Synergy $1.38
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+40% Synergy $0.07
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+40% Synergy $0.78
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
+39% Synergy $0.05
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+37% Synergy $0.29
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+34% Synergy $0.32
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+34% Synergy $0.22
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+33% Synergy $3.39
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+31% Synergy $0.33
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+28% Synergy $0.44
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+28% Synergy $0.10
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+28% Synergy $0.45
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+28% Synergy $0.71
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+26% Synergy $12.57
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+24% Synergy $21.73
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+24% Synergy $0.39
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+23% Synergy $30.94
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+23% Synergy $0.29
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+22% Synergy $0.20
General Ferrous Rokiric General Ferrous Rokiric
+22% Synergy $0.52
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+20% Synergy $11.70
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.92
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+20% Synergy $6.00
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+20% Synergy $1.33
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $2.51
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+19% Synergy $0.23
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+19% Synergy $0.41
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+18% Synergy $24.43
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+18% Synergy $0.87
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+17% Synergy $0.73
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+16% Synergy $21.54
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $47.96
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+14% Synergy $1.13
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+14% Synergy $0.90
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+14% Synergy $15.29
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+13% Synergy $2.12
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+13% Synergy $21.91
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $16.56
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+13% Synergy $0.35
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+13% Synergy $0.39
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+12% Synergy $0.86
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+12% Synergy $0.50
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+11% Synergy $0.08
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+10% Synergy $0.09
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $1.60
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+9% Synergy $0.26
Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy Paladin Elizabeth Taggerdy
+9% Synergy $0.20
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $3.54
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+5% Synergy $4.78
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+2% Synergy $14.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aya of Alexandria safe.

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+20% Synergy $8.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.38
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+9% Synergy $1.06
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $16.96
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.10
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $6.26
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+6% Synergy $0.26
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+6% Synergy $0.14
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.15
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.74
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.86
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.69
Take the Bait Take the Bait
0% Synergy $0.58
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.24
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.57
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.08
Dispatch Dispatch
-6% Synergy $0.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy $5.17
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-11% Synergy $1.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Aya of Alexandria's game plan and control the board.

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+26% Synergy $0.52
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+23% Synergy $0.21
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+14% Synergy $2.47
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+14% Synergy $0.90
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+13% Synergy $0.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $3.61
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+11% Synergy $0.12
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+11% Synergy $0.05
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.53
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.02
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $1.15
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+5% Synergy $0.81
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.88
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.63
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.57
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.16
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+3% Synergy $3.86
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.99
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.36
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-9% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.67
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+27% Synergy $8.78
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+25% Synergy $1.23
Adrestia Adrestia
+20% Synergy $0.08
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+18% Synergy $15.53
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+13% Synergy $0.16
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+11% Synergy $0.32
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+10% Synergy $1.53
Hookblade Hookblade
+9% Synergy $0.06
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+8% Synergy $8.62
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $11.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $35.57
Haystack Haystack
+7% Synergy $1.74
The Animus The Animus
+7% Synergy $0.22
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+6% Synergy $0.43
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+6% Synergy $0.21
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+5% Synergy $5.06
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+5% Synergy $20.79
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+5% Synergy $0.12
Headsplitter Headsplitter
+5% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.54
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $3.10
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+4% Synergy $1.51
Raven Clan War-Axe Raven Clan War-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.13
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $1.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $34.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Aya of Alexandria's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+36% Synergy $5.61
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+32% Synergy $0.07
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+30% Synergy $0.17
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+25% Synergy $3.75
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+23% Synergy $45.69
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+20% Synergy $3.84
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+19% Synergy $0.27
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+15% Synergy $9.52
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $4.52
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.20
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $7.28
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+8% Synergy $0.58
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+8% Synergy $0.14
Detained by Legionnaires Detained by Legionnaires
+7% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+6% Synergy $2.82
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+6% Synergy $1.19
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+5% Synergy $1.54
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.16
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $2.33
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+3% Synergy $0.74
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $6.98
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.24
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+1% Synergy $1.14
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $3.29
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $19.45
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $20.65

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Aya of Alexandria to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $35.15

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+25% Synergy $4.80
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+15% Synergy $0.23
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+14% Synergy $0.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.33
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+5% Synergy $0.43
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.18
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $1.01
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+3% Synergy $9.63
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+1% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $42.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.42
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.90
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-2% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $1.14
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-4% Synergy $10.34
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+17% Synergy $1.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.15
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+3% Synergy $0.66
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.81
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $1.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Aya of Alexandria decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.15
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+21% Synergy $1.98
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+13% Synergy $9.48
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+11% Synergy $8.63
Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+11% Synergy $0.15
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+9% Synergy $2.68
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $11.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $5.05
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mirrex Mirrex
+5% Synergy $0.56
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+4% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.16
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.99
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $5.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $7.64
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $326.19
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
-1% Synergy $0.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.55
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.25
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.29
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-2% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-3% Synergy $0.14
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.57
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-4% Synergy $1.47
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-4% Synergy $0.20
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-6% Synergy $0.43
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $25.94
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-8% Synergy $0.06
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.14
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-18% Synergy $0.18

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