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Aya of Alexandria
Price tag $0.36

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

#2630 Current Rank
#2483 Last Week
#2641 Last Month

New Cards

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

Kavaron Harrier Kavaron Harrier
+20% Synergy $0.07
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+15% Synergy $0.03
Summon: Choco/Mog Summon: Choco/Mog
+14% Synergy $0.09
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+14% Synergy $0.95
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+12% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Bayek of Siwa Bayek of Siwa
+76% Synergy $0.54
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+67% Synergy $0.09
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+63% Synergy $0.88
Layla Hassan Layla Hassan
+62% Synergy $0.26
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+56% Synergy $1.77
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+53% Synergy $0.22
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+47% Synergy $0.22
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+45% Synergy $1.09
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+42% Synergy $0.17
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+42% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+37% Synergy $7.52
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+36% Synergy $3.07
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+35% Synergy $1.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+32% Synergy $5.02
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+28% Synergy $1.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $1.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.80
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-7% Synergy $4.90

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $45.06
Winota, Joiner of Forces Winota, Joiner of Forces
+5% Synergy $4.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $34.98
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $26.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $46.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-11% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

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

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+40% Synergy $1.26
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+38% Synergy $0.61
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+38% Synergy $0.07
Ezio, Brash Novice Ezio, Brash Novice
+38% Synergy $0.07
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+33% Synergy $0.30
Arabella, Abandoned Doll Arabella, Abandoned Doll
+32% Synergy $0.43
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+32% Synergy $0.34
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+31% Synergy $2.23
Merry, Esquire of Rohan Merry, Esquire of Rohan
+31% Synergy $0.33
Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+30% Synergy $0.49
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
+28% Synergy $0.16
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+28% Synergy $0.61
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+27% Synergy $0.32
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+26% Synergy $10.52
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+24% Synergy $0.28
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+22% Synergy $0.43
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+21% Synergy $34.85
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+20% Synergy $21.14
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+20% Synergy $0.80
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+20% Synergy $0.33
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+20% Synergy $6.58
General Ferrous Rokiric General Ferrous Rokiric
+20% Synergy $0.37
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+19% Synergy $10.28
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+19% Synergy $0.48
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $2.78
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+18% Synergy $0.17
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+18% Synergy $0.70
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+18% Synergy $1.34
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+17% Synergy $21.32
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+16% Synergy $22.97
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+14% Synergy $1.16
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+14% Synergy $23.42
Thopter Assembly Thopter Assembly
+14% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $42.20
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $1.17
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+13% Synergy $11.27
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+13% Synergy $17.67
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+13% Synergy $0.28
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
+12% Synergy $2.02
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+12% Synergy $0.34
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+10% Synergy $0.80
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+10% Synergy $0.21
Summon: Brynhildr Summon: Brynhildr
+10% Synergy $0.64
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $1.24
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+9% Synergy $0.94
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+7% Synergy $0.15
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $4.04
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $4.49
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+3% Synergy $14.83
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $27.60

Instants

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

Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+20% Synergy $11.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.31
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+10% Synergy $0.20
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+8% Synergy $1.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $16.24
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $8.15
Bovine Intervention Bovine Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.15
You're Not Alone You're Not Alone
+4% Synergy $0.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.84
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+2% Synergy $0.90
Big Score Big Score
+2% Synergy $0.62
Take the Bait Take the Bait
0% Synergy $0.56
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.06
Dispatch Dispatch
-6% Synergy $0.45
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-12% Synergy $1.61

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 $0.57
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+22% Synergy $0.20
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+15% Synergy $2.81
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+15% Synergy $0.82
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+14% Synergy $0.14
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $2.73
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+12% Synergy $0.11
Monastery Raid Monastery Raid
+10% Synergy $0.07
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.42
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $4.30
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+7% Synergy $0.71
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.13
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.29
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.51
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+4% Synergy $0.05
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+3% Synergy $4.40
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+26% Synergy $0.63
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+26% Synergy $9.42
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+26% Synergy $1.18
Adrestia Adrestia
+22% Synergy $0.12
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+17% Synergy $14.36
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+14% Synergy $0.13
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+11% Synergy $0.26
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+10% Synergy $5.20
Hookblade Hookblade
+10% Synergy $0.05
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+9% Synergy $0.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+8% Synergy $33.77
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $11.60
Haystack Haystack
+8% Synergy $1.62
The Animus The Animus
+8% Synergy $0.19
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+6% Synergy $6.11
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+6% Synergy $0.38
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+6% Synergy $14.59
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+6% Synergy $0.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $4.31
Headsplitter Headsplitter
+5% Synergy $0.13
Raven Clan War-Axe Raven Clan War-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.17
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+5% Synergy $0.10
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+4% Synergy $1.34
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+4% Synergy $0.11
The Regalia The Regalia
+4% Synergy $2.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.32
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-4% Synergy $31.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.30

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
+34% Synergy $4.32
Origin of the Hidden Ones Origin of the Hidden Ones
+31% Synergy $0.10
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.14
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+25% Synergy $4.49
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $46.21
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+19% Synergy $0.26
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+16% Synergy $3.95
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+16% Synergy $9.22
City on Fire City on Fire
+10% Synergy $5.62
Fall of the First Civilization Fall of the First Civilization
+9% Synergy $0.14
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $3.94
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+8% Synergy $0.20
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+8% Synergy $0.60
Detained by Legionnaires Detained by Legionnaires
+8% Synergy $0.07
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+6% Synergy $3.19
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+6% Synergy $0.80
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.12
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.00
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+3% Synergy $1.40
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.40
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+2% Synergy $0.98
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+2% Synergy $0.80
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $2.36
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy $18.73
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $21.01

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $2.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+11% Synergy $0.20
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+11% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.50
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.55
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $0.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $11.65
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.65
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
-1% Synergy $0.36
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $0.98
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+14% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.12
Boros Keyrune Boros Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.14
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+3% Synergy $0.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.29
Blitzball Blitzball
+3% Synergy $0.08
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $67.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+22% Synergy $1.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.18
Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+11% Synergy $0.17
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+9% Synergy $7.38
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+9% Synergy $11.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.50
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+7% Synergy $2.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.15
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+5% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $3.53
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.54
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.25
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.36
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.49
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $328.61
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
0% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $8.57
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.06
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
-1% Synergy $0.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.47
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.48
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-3% Synergy $0.15
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.42
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.68
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.34
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-7% Synergy $0.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $24.53
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.17
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-19% Synergy $0.20

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