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Altar of Dementia
Altar of Dementia is a colorless artifact. It appears in the recommended lists of 121 commanders, and 2% of colorless decks run it.
Type: Artifact
Cost: 2
Color identity: Colorless
Reference price: €12.48
Oldest printing: Tempest
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffi Eriksdotter | Green · White | 75% | +74% |
| Victor Mancha, Runaway | Colorless | 75% | +72% |
| Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle | White | 58% | +57% |
| Melira, Sylvok Outcast | Green | 58% | +57% |
| Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis | Black · Green | 57% | +51% |
| Chainer, Dementia Master | Black | 54% | +49% |
| Hua Tuo, Honored Physician | Green | 50% | +48% |
| Garna, the Bloodflame | Black · Red | 47% | +45% |
| General Leo Cristophe | White | 43% | +42% |
| Inga Rune-Eyes | Blue | 41% | +40% |
| Kroxa and Kunoros | Black · Red · White | 42% | +38% |
| Araumi of the Dead Tide | Black · Blue | 40% | +36% |
| Celes, Rune Knight | Black · Red · White | 39% | +36% |
| Michelangelo, On the Scene | Green | 38% | +36% |
| Yosei, the Morning Star | White | 37% | +35% |
| Yedora, Grave Gardener | Green | 36% | +34% |
| The Capitoline Triad | Colorless | 37% | +34% |
| Hofri Ghostforge | Red · White | 34% | +33% |
| The Ghoul, Gunslinger | Black | 38% | +33% |
| The Mycotyrant | Black · Green | 39% | +33% |
| Slimefoot and Squee | Black · Green · Red | 37% | +33% |
| Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist | Black | 38% | +32% |
| Ao, the Dawn Sky | White | 34% | +32% |
| Myojin of Grim Betrayal | Black | 36% | +31% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Reanimator · 84 Combo · 59 Graveyard · 57 Aristocrats · 48 Mill · 41 Tokens · 33 Sacrifice · 29 Self-Mill · 29
Known combos with Altar of Dementia
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Altar of Dementia → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Luminous Broodmoth + Altar of Dementia → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Gravecrawler + Pitiless Plunderer + Altar of Dementia → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Karmic Guide + Reveillark + Altar of Dementia → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Altar of Dementia + The Great Henge → Infinite self-mill, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Gravecrawler + Rooftop Storm + Altar of Dementia → Infinite death triggers, Infinite self-mill, Infinite creature ETB
- Celes, Rune Knight + Altar of Dementia → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Kheru Goldkeeper + Gravecrawler + Altar of Dementia → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Altar of Dementia?
It is in the recommended lists of 121 commanders, with an average inclusion of 25% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Saffi Eriksdotter · Victor Mancha, Runaway · Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle. Overall, 2% of colorless decks run it.
How much does Altar of Dementia cost?
Its reference price is €12.48 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Altar of Dementia have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Altar of Dementia. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Altar of Dementia in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is colorless, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.