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Alora, Merry Thief
Price tag $0.07

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

#4085 Current Rank
#4231 Last Month

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
+45% Synergy $0.08
Chrome Prowler Chrome Prowler
+38% Synergy $0.08
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+35% Synergy $0.13
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+35% Synergy $0.02
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+31% Synergy $0.27
Mystery Key Mystery Key
+31% Synergy $0.06
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+31% Synergy $0.17
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+30% Synergy $0.06
Meldweb Curator Meldweb Curator
+30% Synergy $0.03
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+30% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+27% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+27% Synergy $0.33
Cancel Cancel
+26% Synergy $0.28
Unsummon Unsummon
+26% Synergy $0.23
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+25% Synergy $0.21
Evacuation Evacuation
+23% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+18% Synergy $0.36
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $13.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-26% Synergy $51.13
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-28% Synergy $43.88

Creatures

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

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+48% Synergy $5.88
Veteran Ice Climber Veteran Ice Climber
+39% Synergy $0.07
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.72
Skyskipper Duo Skyskipper Duo
+30% Synergy $0.04
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+30% Synergy $0.09
Long River Lurker Long River Lurker
+30% Synergy $0.12
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+28% Synergy $0.06
Corrupted Shapeshifter Corrupted Shapeshifter
+28% Synergy $0.03
Koilos Roc Koilos Roc
+23% Synergy $0.05
Phantom Warrior Phantom Warrior
+23% Synergy $0.30
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+23% Synergy $0.05
Coastal Bulwark Coastal Bulwark
+23% Synergy $0.06
Snaremaster Sprite Snaremaster Sprite
+23% Synergy $0.08
Quicksilver Fisher Quicksilver Fisher
+23% Synergy $0.03
Academy Journeymage Academy Journeymage
+23% Synergy $0.03
Jhessian Thief Jhessian Thief
+23% Synergy $0.14
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+23% Synergy $0.17
Master Thief Master Thief
+23% Synergy $0.11
Cogwork Wrestler Cogwork Wrestler
+23% Synergy $0.05
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+22% Synergy $0.28
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+22% Synergy $0.27
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+22% Synergy $0.05
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+22% Synergy $0.69
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+22% Synergy $0.09
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+22% Synergy $0.11
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+22% Synergy $3.35
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+22% Synergy $0.23
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+22% Synergy $0.15
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+22% Synergy $0.07
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+22% Synergy $0.05
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+22% Synergy $0.18
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+21% Synergy $1.27
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+21% Synergy $0.11
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+14% Synergy $0.24
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+13% Synergy $0.27
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+13% Synergy $0.08
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+13% Synergy $0.15
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+12% Synergy $5.33
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.28
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+12% Synergy $0.20
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+11% Synergy $5.38
Tunnel Surveyor Tunnel Surveyor
+11% Synergy $0.01
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+10% Synergy $0.35
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+9% Synergy $0.84
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+9% Synergy $0.22
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+7% Synergy $3.66
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+5% Synergy $0.37
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+3% Synergy $0.48
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+2% Synergy $0.47
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+2% Synergy $2.45

Instants

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

Bounce Off Bounce Off
+32% Synergy $0.09
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+22% Synergy $0.50
Daze Daze
+13% Synergy $2.10
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+10% Synergy $0.08
Blur Blur
+10% Synergy $0.20
Shore Up Shore Up
+10% Synergy $0.11
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+9% Synergy $0.06
Quick Study Quick Study
+8% Synergy $0.28
Aura Graft Aura Graft
+8% Synergy $0.22
Downsize Downsize
+8% Synergy $0.07
Hampering Snare Hampering Snare
+8% Synergy $0.04
Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+8% Synergy $0.08
Downpour Downpour
+8% Synergy $0.13
Startling Development Startling Development
+8% Synergy $0.05
Inspiration Inspiration
+8% Synergy $0.09
Failed Inspection Failed Inspection
+8% Synergy $0.05
Outwit Outwit
+8% Synergy $0.05
Whiplash Trap Whiplash Trap
+7% Synergy $0.18
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+7% Synergy $0.05
Countermand Countermand
+7% Synergy $0.09
Aethersnatch Aethersnatch
+7% Synergy $1.15
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+7% Synergy $0.09
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+7% Synergy $0.04
Disperse Disperse
+7% Synergy $0.05
Dreadful as the Storm Dreadful as the Storm
+7% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Rebuff Urza's Rebuff
+7% Synergy $0.11
Out of Air Out of Air
+7% Synergy $0.04
Devious Cover-Up Devious Cover-Up
+7% Synergy $0.04
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+6% Synergy $0.13
Telling Time Telling Time
+6% Synergy $0.10
Twitch Twitch
+6% Synergy $0.18
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+6% Synergy $0.18
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+5% Synergy $3.74
Dissolve Dissolve
+5% Synergy $0.20
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+5% Synergy $0.08
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+4% Synergy $0.12
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+3% Synergy $0.21
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.05
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+2% Synergy $0.29
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-1% Synergy $1.16
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $3.14
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-3% Synergy $0.12
Rewind Rewind
-5% Synergy $0.41
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-9% Synergy $0.19
Opt Opt
-10% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-13% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-19% Synergy $1.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-21% Synergy $1.83

Sorceries

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

Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+27% Synergy $0.16
Divination Divination
+14% Synergy $0.07
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+14% Synergy $0.18
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+14% Synergy $0.56
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+12% Synergy $0.07
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+12% Synergy $0.74
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+11% Synergy $0.19
Mind Spiral Mind Spiral
+10% Synergy $0.04
March from Velis Vel March from Velis Vel
+9% Synergy $0.22
Kefnet's Last Word Kefnet's Last Word
+8% Synergy $0.16
Confiscation Coup Confiscation Coup
+8% Synergy $0.07
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+8% Synergy $0.04
Into the Void Into the Void
+8% Synergy $0.08
Symbol of Unsummoning Symbol of Unsummoning
+8% Synergy $0.20
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+7% Synergy $0.35
Eye of Nowhere Eye of Nowhere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+7% Synergy $0.05
Sanity Grinding Sanity Grinding
+7% Synergy $2.44
Entrancing Melody Entrancing Melody
+7% Synergy $0.15
Amass the Components Amass the Components
+7% Synergy $0.02
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+7% Synergy $0.08
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+7% Synergy $0.16
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+7% Synergy $0.17
Involuntary Cooldown Involuntary Cooldown
+7% Synergy $0.06
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+7% Synergy $0.88
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+7% Synergy $0.31
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+7% Synergy $0.05
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+7% Synergy $0.07
Chill of Foreboding Chill of Foreboding
+7% Synergy $0.07
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+6% Synergy $1.53
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+6% Synergy $0.56
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.57
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+6% Synergy $0.16
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+6% Synergy $0.14
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+5% Synergy $1.99
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.76
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $10.73
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.10
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.12
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+3% Synergy $1.05
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.08
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.34
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
0% Synergy $6.97
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.91
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
-1% Synergy $8.76
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-4% Synergy $3.44
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.24
Fabricate Fabricate
-14% Synergy $8.72
Ponder Ponder
-22% Synergy $1.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+14% Synergy $0.34
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $1.12
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+9% Synergy $0.37
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+8% Synergy $1.23
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+8% Synergy $0.04
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+8% Synergy $0.05
Eye of Malcator Eye of Malcator
+8% Synergy $0.03
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $3.16
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+8% Synergy $1.56
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+8% Synergy $0.06
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+8% Synergy $13.56
Soulcipher Board Cipherbound Spirit Soulcipher Board
+8% Synergy $0.05
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+7% Synergy $0.22
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+7% Synergy $1.02
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+7% Synergy $0.05
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+7% Synergy $0.14
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+7% Synergy $0.02
Mindlock Orb Mindlock Orb
+7% Synergy $0.49
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+7% Synergy $0.14
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+7% Synergy $0.28
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+7% Synergy $0.17
Lembas Lembas
+7% Synergy $0.90
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+7% Synergy $0.12
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $0.82
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+7% Synergy $0.17
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+7% Synergy $0.09
Sands of Delirium Sands of Delirium
+7% Synergy $0.64
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+7% Synergy $0.04
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+6% Synergy $1.45
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+6% Synergy $1.12
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+6% Synergy $0.06
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.11
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $18.76
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+4% Synergy $1.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $2.02
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $0.45
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy $0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+1% Synergy $19.62
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+1% Synergy $4.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-11% Synergy $0.21
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-11% Synergy $16.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.14
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-41% Synergy $4.34

Enchantments

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

Fresh Start Fresh Start
+40% Synergy $0.11
Deep Freeze Deep Freeze
+23% Synergy $0.07
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+23% Synergy $0.05
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+22% Synergy $0.13
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $1.03
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+14% Synergy $0.11
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+14% Synergy $0.13
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+13% Synergy $0.17
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+10% Synergy $1.49
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+10% Synergy $0.12
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+10% Synergy $0.07
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+10% Synergy $0.15
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+9% Synergy $0.03
Copy Land Copy Land
+9% Synergy $1.21
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.12
Stop Cold Stop Cold
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sea Legs Sea Legs
+8% Synergy $0.06
Font of Fortunes Font of Fortunes
+8% Synergy $0.03
Weakstone's Subjugation Weakstone's Subjugation
+8% Synergy $0.04
Astral Wingspan Astral Wingspan
+8% Synergy $0.05
Giant's Grasp Giant's Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.15
Illusory Wrappings Illusory Wrappings
+8% Synergy $0.02
Sensory Deprivation Sensory Deprivation
+8% Synergy $0.03
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+8% Synergy $0.03
Teferi's Curse Teferi's Curse
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ice Cage Ice Cage
+8% Synergy $0.09
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.46
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+7% Synergy $0.37
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.12
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+7% Synergy $0.13
Ior Ruin Expedition Ior Ruin Expedition
+7% Synergy $0.10
Claustrophobia Claustrophobia
+7% Synergy $0.07
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+7% Synergy $0.29
Stasis Field Stasis Field
+7% Synergy $0.11
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+7% Synergy $0.38
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+7% Synergy $0.53
Alexi's Cloak Alexi's Cloak
+7% Synergy $0.33
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+6% Synergy $1.32
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+5% Synergy $1.00
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.52
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+4% Synergy $2.37
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+4% Synergy $0.67
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+4% Synergy $0.43
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-1% Synergy $1.35
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
-1% Synergy $0.61
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $1.89
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+24% Synergy $1.77
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.38
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
+7% Synergy $1.06
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+5% Synergy $2.34
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+4% Synergy $1.58
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+2% Synergy $6.51
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-7% Synergy $6.62

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+45% Synergy $1.74
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+32% Synergy $0.23
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+31% Synergy $6.13
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+21% Synergy $0.05
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+16% Synergy $0.69
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+14% Synergy $1.75
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+14% Synergy $0.09
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+14% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+13% Synergy $9.33
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.21
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+6% Synergy $0.07
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+6% Synergy $0.40
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.48
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+4% Synergy $0.13
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $2.78
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-3% Synergy $0.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-4% Synergy $0.65
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-7% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-25% Synergy $1.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-35% Synergy $1.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.24
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+7% Synergy $0.10
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+7% Synergy $0.05
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+6% Synergy $1.15
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.06
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.69
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.26
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.64
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.27
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-6% Synergy $2.63
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.16
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+17% Synergy $25.34
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+15% Synergy $0.09
Base Camp Base Camp
+15% Synergy $0.13
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+14% Synergy $0.11
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.16

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