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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.

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 $0.09
Chrome Prowler Chrome Prowler
+41% Synergy $0.04
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+39% Synergy $0.13
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+38% Synergy $0.18
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy $0.20
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.05
Meldweb Curator Meldweb Curator
+33% Synergy $0.04
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+33% Synergy $0.20
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+30% Synergy $0.38
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+30% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Unsummon Unsummon
+28% Synergy $0.22
Cancel Cancel
+28% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.52
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $14.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-25% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-26% Synergy $40.86

Creatures

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

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+48% Synergy $2.44
Corrupted Shapeshifter Corrupted Shapeshifter
+33% Synergy $0.05
Long River Lurker Long River Lurker
+33% Synergy $0.21
Skyskipper Duo Skyskipper Duo
+33% Synergy $0.05
Phantom Warrior Phantom Warrior
+25% Synergy $0.28
Coastal Bulwark Coastal Bulwark
+25% Synergy $0.07
Snaremaster Sprite Snaremaster Sprite
+25% Synergy $0.13
Jhessian Thief Jhessian Thief
+25% Synergy $0.13
Cogwork Wrestler Cogwork Wrestler
+25% Synergy $0.07
Koilos Roc Koilos Roc
+25% Synergy $0.03
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+25% Synergy $0.21
Master Thief Master Thief
+25% Synergy $0.10
Quicksilver Fisher Quicksilver Fisher
+25% Synergy $0.04
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+25% Synergy $0.13
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+25% Synergy $0.07
Academy Journeymage Academy Journeymage
+25% Synergy $0.05
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+24% Synergy $0.06
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+24% Synergy $1.13
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+24% Synergy $0.14
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.34
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+24% Synergy $0.12
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+24% Synergy $0.03
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+24% Synergy $0.16
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+24% Synergy $0.09
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+24% Synergy $0.13
Veteran Ice Climber Veteran Ice Climber
+24% Synergy $0.09
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+23% Synergy $0.12
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+22% Synergy $0.06
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+21% Synergy $0.08
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+20% Synergy $0.24
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+16% Synergy $0.15
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+16% Synergy $0.14
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+15% Synergy $0.86
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+15% Synergy $0.37
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+15% Synergy $4.34
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+15% Synergy $0.23
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+15% Synergy $0.27
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+14% Synergy $6.42
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+14% Synergy $0.72
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+13% Synergy $0.11
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+12% Synergy $5.09
Tunnel Surveyor Tunnel Surveyor
+12% Synergy $0.03
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+10% Synergy $1.56
Copycrook Copycrook
+10% Synergy $0.11
Thundertrap Trainer Thundertrap Trainer
+10% Synergy $2.06
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+8% Synergy $11.41
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+8% Synergy $3.04
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.45
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+4% Synergy $1.01
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+3% Synergy $4.03

Instants

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

Bounce Off Bounce Off
+39% Synergy $0.12
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+24% Synergy $0.48
Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.18
Daze Daze
+14% Synergy $2.08
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+12% Synergy $0.10
Blur Blur
+11% Synergy $0.33
Shore Up Shore Up
+11% Synergy $0.10
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.36
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+10% Synergy $0.11
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+8% Synergy $0.07
Dominate Dominate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Downpour Downpour
+8% Synergy $0.10
Inspiration Inspiration
+8% Synergy $0.09
Mental Journey Mental Journey
+8% Synergy $0.02
Assimilate Essence Assimilate Essence
+8% Synergy $0.04
Scatter Ray Scatter Ray
+8% Synergy $0.08
Spell Shrivel Spell Shrivel
+8% Synergy $0.03
Minor Misstep Minor Misstep
+8% Synergy $0.11
Devious Cover-Up Devious Cover-Up
+8% Synergy $0.06
Grip of Amnesia Grip of Amnesia
+8% Synergy $0.13
Whiplash Trap Whiplash Trap
+8% Synergy $0.14
Mordenkainen's Polymorph Mordenkainen's Polymorph
+8% Synergy $0.04
Wicked Slumber Wicked Slumber
+8% Synergy $0.03
Curfew Curfew
+8% Synergy $0.33
Time Stop Time Stop
+7% Synergy $0.22
Twincast Twincast
+7% Synergy $4.29
Exclude Exclude
+7% Synergy $0.07
Boomerang Boomerang
+7% Synergy $0.17
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+7% Synergy $0.08
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.19
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.12
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+6% Synergy $4.66
Twitch Twitch
+6% Synergy $0.19
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.09
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+6% Synergy $0.08
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+5% Synergy $0.18
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+5% Synergy $0.17
Think Twice Think Twice
+4% Synergy $0.03
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+3% Synergy $0.39
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+3% Synergy $0.13
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.25
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.39
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-3% Synergy $6.11
Opt Opt
-8% Synergy $0.12
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-8% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-11% Synergy $0.14
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-19% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-28% Synergy $2.29
Pongify Pongify
-32% Synergy $1.74

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
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+16% Synergy $0.55
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+16% Synergy $0.17
Divination Divination
+15% Synergy $0.05
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+14% Synergy $0.10
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+13% Synergy $1.12
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mind Spiral Mind Spiral
+11% Synergy $0.04
March from Velis Vel March from Velis Vel
+10% Synergy $0.19
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+8% Synergy $1.04
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+8% Synergy $0.04
Eye of Nowhere Eye of Nowhere
+8% Synergy $0.15
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+8% Synergy $0.12
Symbol of Unsummoning Symbol of Unsummoning
+8% Synergy $0.19
Chill of Foreboding Chill of Foreboding
+8% Synergy $0.07
Taigam's Strike Taigam's Strike
+8% Synergy $0.05
Crush of Tentacles Crush of Tentacles
+8% Synergy $0.86
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+8% Synergy $0.12
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+8% Synergy $0.11
Ghostform Ghostform
+8% Synergy $0.05
Dreadwaters Dreadwaters
+8% Synergy $0.10
Amass the Components Amass the Components
+8% Synergy $0.05
Ravenform Ravenform
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fascination Fascination
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+7% Synergy $0.15
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+7% Synergy $0.15
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+7% Synergy $0.51
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.70
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+7% Synergy $1.25
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+7% Synergy $0.12
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.16
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.08
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+6% Synergy $0.58
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+6% Synergy $0.17
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.17
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+5% Synergy $1.96
Winged Words Winged Words
+5% Synergy $0.12
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $11.95
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+4% Synergy $1.24
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.14
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+2% Synergy $2.06
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+1% Synergy $5.49
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $3.18
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.19
Fabricate Fabricate
-13% Synergy $9.10
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.29

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 $2.04
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+8% Synergy $0.13
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+8% Synergy $0.04
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+8% Synergy $11.64
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.42
Lembas Lembas
+8% Synergy $1.24
Mantle of Tides Mantle of Tides
+8% Synergy $0.05
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+8% Synergy $0.05
Soulcipher Board Cipherbound Spirit Soulcipher Board
+8% Synergy $0.04
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+8% Synergy $0.07
Eye of Malcator Eye of Malcator
+8% Synergy $0.03
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sands of Delirium Sands of Delirium
+8% Synergy $0.50
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+8% Synergy $1.84
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+8% Synergy $0.04
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mindlock Orb Mindlock Orb
+8% Synergy $0.50
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $4.92
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+8% Synergy $0.04
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+7% Synergy $1.54
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+7% Synergy $0.45
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.39
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+7% Synergy $0.06
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+7% Synergy $0.09
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+7% Synergy $1.58
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $24.06
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.51
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+4% Synergy $1.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $2.24
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+3% Synergy $0.17
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $19.38
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+2% Synergy $0.39
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $6.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-10% Synergy $0.23
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-10% Synergy $17.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.58
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-50% Synergy $4.94

Enchantments

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

Deep Freeze Deep Freeze
+25% Synergy $0.05
Fresh Start Fresh Start
+25% Synergy $0.09
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+25% Synergy $0.12
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+16% Synergy $0.13
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+15% Synergy $0.11
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+15% Synergy $0.10
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+15% Synergy $0.14
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+12% Synergy $3.20
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+11% Synergy $0.18
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+11% Synergy $0.04
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.37
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+10% Synergy $0.04
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.20
Copy Land Copy Land
+10% Synergy $1.31
Stop Cold Stop Cold
+10% Synergy $0.05
Sensory Deprivation Sensory Deprivation
+8% Synergy $0.05
Bonds of Quicksilver Bonds of Quicksilver
+8% Synergy $0.04
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+8% Synergy $0.04
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sea Legs Sea Legs
+8% Synergy $0.06
Teferi's Curse Teferi's Curse
+8% Synergy $0.18
Giant's Grasp Giant's Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.16
Ice Cage Ice Cage
+8% Synergy $0.04
Alexi's Cloak Alexi's Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.40
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+8% Synergy $11.04
Fall from Favor Fall from Favor
+8% Synergy $0.05
Font of Fortunes Font of Fortunes
+8% Synergy $0.03
Weakstone's Subjugation Weakstone's Subjugation
+8% Synergy $0.05
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.18
Mind Control Mind Control
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sleep Paralysis Sleep Paralysis
+8% Synergy $0.03
Claustrophobia Claustrophobia
+8% Synergy $0.10
Tightening Coils Tightening Coils
+8% Synergy $0.05
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+8% Synergy $0.32
Illusory Wrappings Illusory Wrappings
+8% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+8% Synergy $0.07
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+7% Synergy $1.07
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.93
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+7% Synergy $1.44
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+6% Synergy $1.10
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.44
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+5% Synergy $0.24
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+5% Synergy $0.58
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+4% Synergy $0.62
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+3% Synergy $0.04
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+1% Synergy $5.47
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $0.95
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
0% Synergy $1.92
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $3.14

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+13% Synergy $2.37
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.36
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
+7% Synergy $1.22
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.88
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+5% Synergy $2.78
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+3% Synergy $8.63
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.44

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+45% Synergy $0.56
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+38% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+23% Synergy $0.06
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+18% Synergy $0.66
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+16% Synergy $6.36
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+16% Synergy $2.05
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $6.96
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+15% Synergy $0.10
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+7% Synergy $0.44
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+7% Synergy $0.06
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.22
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.50
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+5% Synergy $0.11
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $4.45
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-2% Synergy $0.20
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-2% Synergy $0.49
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-6% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-34% Synergy $5.01

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+27% Synergy $0.21
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+8% Synergy $0.05
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+8% Synergy $0.11
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $1.12
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.00
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.20
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.29
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $3.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-8% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-27% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-40% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.09
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+19% Synergy $30.05
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+17% Synergy $0.06
Base Camp Base Camp
+17% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.15
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+7% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.21

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