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Alora, Merry Thief
Price tag $0.05

Legendary CreatureHalfling Rogue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alora, Merry Thief.

Background Cards

Alora, Merry Thief can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alora, Merry Thief's abilities and overall game plan.

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+49% Synergy $0.04
Chrome Prowler Chrome Prowler
+41% Synergy $0.07
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+39% Synergy $0.12
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+38% Synergy $0.02
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy $0.27
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.06
Meldweb Curator Meldweb Curator
+33% Synergy $0.03
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+33% Synergy $0.21
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+30% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+30% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alora, Merry Thief decks.

Unsummon Unsummon
+28% Synergy $0.24
Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $13.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-25% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-27% Synergy $37.99

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alora, Merry Thief's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+48% Synergy $3.90
Corrupted Shapeshifter Corrupted Shapeshifter
+33% Synergy $0.05
Long River Lurker Long River Lurker
+33% Synergy $0.11
Skyskipper Duo Skyskipper Duo
+33% Synergy $0.04
Koilos Roc Koilos Roc
+25% Synergy $0.04
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+25% Synergy $0.05
Master Thief Master Thief
+25% Synergy $0.10
Phantom Warrior Phantom Warrior
+25% Synergy $0.29
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+25% Synergy $0.18
Quicksilver Fisher Quicksilver Fisher
+25% Synergy $0.03
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+25% Synergy $0.15
Coastal Bulwark Coastal Bulwark
+25% Synergy $0.08
Snaremaster Sprite Snaremaster Sprite
+25% Synergy $0.09
Academy Journeymage Academy Journeymage
+25% Synergy $0.04
Jhessian Thief Jhessian Thief
+25% Synergy $0.16
Cogwork Wrestler Cogwork Wrestler
+25% Synergy $0.06
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+24% Synergy $0.07
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+24% Synergy $0.06
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+24% Synergy $0.85
Veteran Ice Climber Veteran Ice Climber
+24% Synergy $0.07
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+24% Synergy $0.22
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+24% Synergy $0.09
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+24% Synergy $0.03
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+24% Synergy $0.08
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.36
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+24% Synergy $0.16
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+23% Synergy $0.11
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+22% Synergy $0.06
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+21% Synergy $0.09
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+20% Synergy $0.30
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+16% Synergy $0.12
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+16% Synergy $0.23
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+15% Synergy $3.58
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+15% Synergy $0.32
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+15% Synergy $0.90
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+15% Synergy $0.24
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+15% Synergy $0.16
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+14% Synergy $6.92
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+14% Synergy $0.42
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+13% Synergy $0.17
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+12% Synergy $4.67
Tunnel Surveyor Tunnel Surveyor
+12% Synergy $0.03
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $0.78
Wonderscape Sage Wonderscape Sage
+10% Synergy $0.17
Loyal Inventor Loyal Inventor
+9% Synergy $0.18
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $11.64
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+8% Synergy $2.49
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.42
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+4% Synergy $0.53
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+3% Synergy $2.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alora, Merry Thief safe.

Bounce Off Bounce Off
+39% Synergy $0.10
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+24% Synergy $0.45
Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.16
Daze Daze
+15% Synergy $1.88
Shore Up Shore Up
+12% Synergy $0.06
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+12% Synergy $0.06
Blur Blur
+11% Synergy $0.23
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.39
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+10% Synergy $0.07
Grip of Amnesia Grip of Amnesia
+8% Synergy $0.12
Water Wings Water Wings
+8% Synergy $0.06
Whiplash Trap Whiplash Trap
+8% Synergy $0.16
Out Cold Out Cold
+8% Synergy $0.03
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+8% Synergy $0.10
Hampering Snare Hampering Snare
+8% Synergy $0.02
Mordenkainen's Polymorph Mordenkainen's Polymorph
+8% Synergy $0.05
Just the Wind Just the Wind
+8% Synergy $0.04
Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+8% Synergy $0.11
Downpour Downpour
+8% Synergy $0.12
Boing! Boing!
+8% Synergy $0.10
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+8% Synergy $0.03
Ovinize Ovinize
+8% Synergy $0.07
Dreadful as the Storm Dreadful as the Storm
+8% Synergy $0.06
Convolute Convolute
+8% Synergy $0.04
Failed Inspection Failed Inspection
+8% Synergy $0.05
Recalibrate Recalibrate
+8% Synergy $0.02
Telling Time Telling Time
+7% Synergy $0.11
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.20
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.09
Exclude Exclude
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+7% Synergy $0.13
Summary Dismissal Summary Dismissal
+7% Synergy $0.09
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+7% Synergy $0.09
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+7% Synergy $0.09
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $5.15
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.16
Dissolve Dissolve
+5% Synergy $0.17
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+5% Synergy $0.16
Think Twice Think Twice
+4% Synergy $0.06
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+3% Synergy $0.93
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+3% Synergy $0.57
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.40
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.60
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.42
Opt Opt
-8% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.24
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-12% Synergy $7.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $1.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-28% Synergy $1.89

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alora, Merry Thief's game plan and control the board.

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+31% Synergy $0.15
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+16% Synergy $0.14
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+16% Synergy $0.54
Divination Divination
+15% Synergy $0.05
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+14% Synergy $0.08
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+13% Synergy $0.85
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mind Spiral Mind Spiral
+11% Synergy $0.03
March from Velis Vel March from Velis Vel
+10% Synergy $0.20
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+8% Synergy $1.70
Amass the Components Amass the Components
+8% Synergy $0.03
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+8% Synergy $0.18
Involuntary Cooldown Involuntary Cooldown
+8% Synergy $0.07
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+8% Synergy $0.04
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.04
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+8% Synergy $0.09
Ghostform Ghostform
+8% Synergy $0.06
Symbol of Unsummoning Symbol of Unsummoning
+8% Synergy $0.20
Dreadwaters Dreadwaters
+8% Synergy $0.06
Entrancing Melody Entrancing Melody
+8% Synergy $0.17
Lullmage's Domination Lullmage's Domination
+8% Synergy $0.07
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+8% Synergy $0.05
Eye of Nowhere Eye of Nowhere
+8% Synergy $0.15
Into the Void Into the Void
+8% Synergy $0.06
Kefnet's Last Word Kefnet's Last Word
+8% Synergy $0.18
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+8% Synergy $0.22
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+8% Synergy $0.05
Ravenform Ravenform
+7% Synergy $0.17
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+7% Synergy $1.38
Fascination Fascination
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+7% Synergy $0.13
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+7% Synergy $0.12
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+7% Synergy $0.49
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.60
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+7% Synergy $0.19
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+6% Synergy $0.60
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+6% Synergy $0.54
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+6% Synergy $0.20
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+6% Synergy $0.09
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.16
Winged Words Winged Words
+5% Synergy $0.09
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+4% Synergy $1.16
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+4% Synergy $4.75
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.07
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.25
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.98
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.83
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystery Key Mystery Key
+25% Synergy $0.06
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+13% Synergy $0.32
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+8% Synergy $2.18
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+8% Synergy $0.09
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+8% Synergy $0.04
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+8% Synergy $0.20
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+8% Synergy $8.97
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.33
Mindlock Orb Mindlock Orb
+8% Synergy $0.47
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+8% Synergy $0.05
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+8% Synergy $0.10
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+8% Synergy $1.62
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+8% Synergy $0.03
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+8% Synergy $0.05
Soulcipher Board Cipherbound Spirit Soulcipher Board
+8% Synergy $0.04
Eye of Malcator Eye of Malcator
+8% Synergy $0.03
Sands of Delirium Sands of Delirium
+8% Synergy $0.55
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $3.78
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+8% Synergy $0.05
Lembas Lembas
+8% Synergy $1.25
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+7% Synergy $2.06
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+7% Synergy $0.36
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+7% Synergy $0.09
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+7% Synergy $1.45
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.33
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+7% Synergy $0.07
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $19.89
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.50
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+4% Synergy $1.10
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+3% Synergy $0.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.34
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+2% Synergy $0.34
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $17.53
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+1% Synergy $6.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-10% Synergy $0.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-10% Synergy $17.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.20
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-49% Synergy $4.33

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alora, Merry Thief's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Deep Freeze Deep Freeze
+25% Synergy $0.07
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+25% Synergy $0.09
Fresh Start Fresh Start
+25% Synergy $0.08
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+16% Synergy $0.11
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+15% Synergy $0.17
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+15% Synergy $0.11
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+15% Synergy $0.09
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+12% Synergy $3.48
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+11% Synergy $0.14
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+11% Synergy $0.05
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.24
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.14
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+10% Synergy $0.05
Copy Land Copy Land
+10% Synergy $1.14
Stop Cold Stop Cold
+10% Synergy $0.06
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+8% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Flight Arcane Flight
+8% Synergy $0.09
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.10
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+8% Synergy $0.30
Astral Wingspan Astral Wingspan
+8% Synergy $0.09
Illusory Wrappings Illusory Wrappings
+8% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+8% Synergy $0.10
Ior Ruin Expedition Ior Ruin Expedition
+8% Synergy $0.10
Sensory Deprivation Sensory Deprivation
+8% Synergy $0.05
Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+8% Synergy $2.23
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+8% Synergy $0.10
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.20
Mind Control Mind Control
+8% Synergy $0.18
Sleep Paralysis Sleep Paralysis
+8% Synergy $0.03
Dramatic Accusation Dramatic Accusation
+8% Synergy $0.06
Teferi's Curse Teferi's Curse
+8% Synergy $0.16
Ice Cage Ice Cage
+8% Synergy $0.08
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+8% Synergy $10.87
Bonds of Quicksilver Bonds of Quicksilver
+8% Synergy $0.02
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+7% Synergy $1.16
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.68
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+7% Synergy $0.13
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+7% Synergy $0.05
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+7% Synergy $1.32
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+6% Synergy $1.21
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+6% Synergy $0.25
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+5% Synergy $0.50
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+4% Synergy $0.65
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.10
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+1% Synergy $4.65
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.07
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
0% Synergy $1.73
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alora, Merry Thief to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+13% Synergy $2.12
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.36
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
+7% Synergy $1.16
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.82
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+5% Synergy $2.53
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+3% Synergy $6.96
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.02

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+45% Synergy $0.68
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+38% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+23% Synergy $0.03
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+18% Synergy $0.76
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+16% Synergy $5.75
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+16% Synergy $1.84
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.24
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+15% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+14% Synergy $6.12
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+7% Synergy $0.06
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+6% Synergy $0.41
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+5% Synergy $0.14
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.55
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $3.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.43
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.18
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-2% Synergy $0.44
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-6% Synergy $0.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $2.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-34% Synergy $6.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+26% Synergy $0.18
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+8% Synergy $0.09
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+8% Synergy $0.04
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.98
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.02
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.41
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.15
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.41
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $3.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-8% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-27% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-40% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alora, Merry Thief decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.11
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+19% Synergy $25.57
Base Camp Base Camp
+17% Synergy $0.10
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+17% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.08
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+7% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.17

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