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Alora, Merry Thief
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureHalfling Rogue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3819 Current Rank
#3036 Last Week
#4098 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alora, Merry Thief.

Background Cards

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

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alora, Merry Thief decks.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+98% Synergy $7.01
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+95% Synergy $1.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Chrome Prowler Chrome Prowler
+36% Synergy $0.06
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+35% Synergy $0.09
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+30% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $11.92
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-26% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-28% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

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

Veteran Ice Climber Veteran Ice Climber
+49% Synergy $0.08
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+49% Synergy $1.32
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+33% Synergy $0.12
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+27% Synergy $0.27
Meldweb Curator Meldweb Curator
+27% Synergy $0.02
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+27% Synergy $0.03
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+25% Synergy $0.07
Skyskipper Duo Skyskipper Duo
+25% Synergy $0.02
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+24% Synergy $0.12
Corrupted Shapeshifter Corrupted Shapeshifter
+24% Synergy $0.06
Koilos Roc Koilos Roc
+18% Synergy $0.05
Phantom Warrior Phantom Warrior
+18% Synergy $0.35
Coastal Bulwark Coastal Bulwark
+18% Synergy $0.07
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+18% Synergy $0.06
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+18% Synergy $0.18
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+18% Synergy $0.13
Master Thief Master Thief
+18% Synergy $0.09
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+18% Synergy $0.06
Snaremaster Sprite Snaremaster Sprite
+18% Synergy $0.16
Quicksilver Fisher Quicksilver Fisher
+18% Synergy $0.01
Academy Journeymage Academy Journeymage
+18% Synergy $0.02
Jhessian Thief Jhessian Thief
+18% Synergy $0.19
Cogwork Wrestler Cogwork Wrestler
+18% Synergy $0.04
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+17% Synergy $0.34
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+17% Synergy $0.10
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+17% Synergy $0.05
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+17% Synergy $0.55
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+17% Synergy $0.26
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+17% Synergy $0.18
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+17% Synergy $0.30
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+16% Synergy $0.12
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+16% Synergy $1.24
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+16% Synergy $0.17
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+15% Synergy $0.17
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+15% Synergy $5.81
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+14% Synergy $4.68
Tunnel Surveyor Tunnel Surveyor
+14% Synergy $0.02
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+13% Synergy $0.29
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+13% Synergy $0.34
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+12% Synergy $0.53
Wonderscape Sage Wonderscape Sage
+12% Synergy $0.22
Long River Lurker Long River Lurker
+12% Synergy $0.12
Copycrook Copycrook
+12% Synergy $0.09
Thundertrap Trainer Thundertrap Trainer
+12% Synergy $2.00
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+11% Synergy $0.15
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+11% Synergy $0.41
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+10% Synergy $0.20
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+8% Synergy $4.40
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+7% Synergy $0.40
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+6% Synergy $0.95

Instants

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

Bounce Off Bounce Off
+32% Synergy $0.07
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+24% Synergy $0.04
Unsummon Unsummon
+23% Synergy $0.24
Cancel Cancel
+22% Synergy $0.27
Evacuation Evacuation
+20% Synergy $0.22
Daze Daze
+16% Synergy $1.98
Blur Blur
+13% Synergy $0.21
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+13% Synergy $0.10
Shore Up Shore Up
+13% Synergy $0.12
Quick Study Quick Study
+11% Synergy $0.28
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+11% Synergy $0.13
Aura Graft Aura Graft
+9% Synergy $0.28
Grip of Amnesia Grip of Amnesia
+9% Synergy $0.16
Water Wings Water Wings
+9% Synergy $0.07
Whiplash Trap Whiplash Trap
+9% Synergy $0.16
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+9% Synergy $0.04
Ojutai's Breath Ojutai's Breath
+9% Synergy $0.09
Out Cold Out Cold
+9% Synergy $0.04
Aether Tradewinds Aether Tradewinds
+9% Synergy $0.03
Downsize Downsize
+9% Synergy $0.03
Hampering Snare Hampering Snare
+9% Synergy $0.04
Mordenkainen's Polymorph Mordenkainen's Polymorph
+9% Synergy $0.06
Wicked Slumber Wicked Slumber
+9% Synergy $0.09
Peel from Reality Peel from Reality
+9% Synergy $0.08
Telling Time Telling Time
+8% Synergy $0.18
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+8% Synergy $0.06
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+8% Synergy $0.51
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+8% Synergy $0.21
Countermand Countermand
+8% Synergy $0.09
Aethersnatch Aethersnatch
+8% Synergy $1.20
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+8% Synergy $0.08
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+8% Synergy $0.09
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.20
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+7% Synergy $4.00
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+7% Synergy $0.16
Twitch Twitch
+7% Synergy $0.23
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+7% Synergy $0.07
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+7% Synergy $0.17
Dissolve Dissolve
+6% Synergy $0.15
Defabricate Defabricate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.38
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+5% Synergy $0.13
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+4% Synergy $0.17
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+2% Synergy $0.54
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.17
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-18% Synergy $1.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-25% Synergy $1.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-26% Synergy $1.46
Pongify Pongify
-31% Synergy $2.10

Sorceries

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

Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+23% Synergy $0.34
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+17% Synergy $0.17
Divination Divination
+16% Synergy $0.05
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+15% Synergy $0.10
Mind Spiral Mind Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.04
March from Velis Vel March from Velis Vel
+11% Synergy $0.21
Amass the Components Amass the Components
+9% Synergy $0.04
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+9% Synergy $0.04
Eye of Nowhere Eye of Nowhere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Involuntary Cooldown Involuntary Cooldown
+9% Synergy $0.04
Into the Void Into the Void
+9% Synergy $0.06
Kefnet's Last Word Kefnet's Last Word
+9% Synergy $0.14
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+9% Synergy $0.04
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+9% Synergy $0.10
Ghostform Ghostform
+9% Synergy $0.06
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fascination Fascination
+8% Synergy $0.27
Displacement Wave Displacement Wave
+8% Synergy $0.45
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+8% Synergy $0.19
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+8% Synergy $0.15
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+8% Synergy $0.55
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+8% Synergy $0.92
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+8% Synergy $0.09
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+8% Synergy $0.13
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.09
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+8% Synergy $0.56
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+7% Synergy $0.18
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+7% Synergy $1.40
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+7% Synergy $0.12
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+7% Synergy $0.92
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+7% Synergy $0.16
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.16
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+6% Synergy $0.20
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+6% Synergy $1.10
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $2.16
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.19
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.79
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $12.11
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.83
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+4% Synergy $0.74
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.25
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $7.87
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $1.68
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $4.80
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.21
Fabricate Fabricate
-13% Synergy $7.90
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystery Key Mystery Key
+27% Synergy $0.09
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+11% Synergy $0.38
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+9% Synergy $0.93
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+9% Synergy $0.10
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+9% Synergy $0.04
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+9% Synergy $0.04
Mindlock Orb Mindlock Orb
+9% Synergy $0.48
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+9% Synergy $0.10
Soulcipher Board Cipherbound Spirit Soulcipher Board
+9% Synergy $0.04
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+9% Synergy $0.13
Eye of Malcator Eye of Malcator
+9% Synergy $0.03
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+9% Synergy $10.10
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+9% Synergy $0.14
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+9% Synergy $0.23
Sands of Delirium Sands of Delirium
+9% Synergy $0.58
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+9% Synergy $0.18
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $2.41
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+9% Synergy $1.53
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+9% Synergy $0.04
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+9% Synergy $0.08
Lembas Lembas
+9% Synergy $0.39
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+8% Synergy $0.12
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $0.69
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+8% Synergy $0.76
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+8% Synergy $0.19
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+8% Synergy $0.27
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.77
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+8% Synergy $0.12
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+8% Synergy $0.08
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+8% Synergy $1.26
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+8% Synergy $0.40
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+8% Synergy $0.35
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+8% Synergy $0.11
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+6% Synergy $0.39
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $17.15
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+5% Synergy $0.97
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.38
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+4% Synergy $0.26
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $18.82
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $4.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-10% Synergy $14.41
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-37% Synergy $3.79

Enchantments

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

Fresh Start Fresh Start
+50% Synergy $0.07
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+23% Synergy $0.25
Deep Freeze Deep Freeze
+18% Synergy $0.05
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+18% Synergy $0.05
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+17% Synergy $0.08
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+17% Synergy $0.21
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+17% Synergy $0.11
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+16% Synergy $0.22
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+15% Synergy $0.29
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+13% Synergy $1.43
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+12% Synergy $0.17
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+12% Synergy $0.07
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+12% Synergy $0.17
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+11% Synergy $0.87
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+11% Synergy $0.06
Copy Land Copy Land
+11% Synergy $1.11
Stop Cold Stop Cold
+11% Synergy $0.05
Sensory Deprivation Sensory Deprivation
+9% Synergy $0.02
Bonds of Quicksilver Bonds of Quicksilver
+9% Synergy $0.04
Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+9% Synergy $1.92
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+9% Synergy $0.03
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sea Legs Sea Legs
+9% Synergy $0.04
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+9% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Flight Arcane Flight
+9% Synergy $0.06
Font of Fortunes Font of Fortunes
+9% Synergy $0.05
Weakstone's Subjugation Weakstone's Subjugation
+9% Synergy $0.07
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.14
Sleep Paralysis Sleep Paralysis
+9% Synergy $0.03
Claustrophobia Claustrophobia
+9% Synergy $0.02
Dramatic Accusation Dramatic Accusation
+9% Synergy $0.04
Teferi's Curse Teferi's Curse
+9% Synergy $0.19
Tightening Coils Tightening Coils
+9% Synergy $0.03
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+9% Synergy $0.30
Stasis Field Stasis Field
+9% Synergy $0.05
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+8% Synergy $1.28
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.68
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+8% Synergy $0.12
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+8% Synergy $1.24
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.17
Mind Control Mind Control
+8% Synergy $0.12
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+7% Synergy $1.16
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+7% Synergy $1.17
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.28
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+5% Synergy $0.66
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.44
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+1% Synergy $4.58
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+1% Synergy $0.86
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-8% Synergy $2.10

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+19% Synergy $1.12
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+8% Synergy $0.30
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
+8% Synergy $1.19
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+6% Synergy $2.68
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.67
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+3% Synergy $7.05
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+41% Synergy $5.43
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+16% Synergy $0.06
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+8% Synergy $0.49
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+8% Synergy $1.53
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+7% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+7% Synergy $7.23
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+7% Synergy $0.07
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+7% Synergy $0.09
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.45
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+5% Synergy $0.14
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $1.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-6% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-11% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-43% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.14
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+9% Synergy $0.11
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+8% Synergy $0.08
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+8% Synergy $0.77
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.68
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.21
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $2.10
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $2.44
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-8% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-24% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.28
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+9% Synergy $24.35
Base Camp Base Camp
+9% Synergy $0.10
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+9% Synergy $0.10
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+8% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $0.83
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.11

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