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Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.42

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Ninjutsu 53% Ninjas 26% Rogues 5% Bounce 3% Infect 3%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Bounce plan in Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+97% Synergy $0.38
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+97% Synergy $12.36
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+95% Synergy $3.80
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+94% Synergy $13.06
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+93% Synergy $3.57
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+92% Synergy $1.50
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+92% Synergy $6.46
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+92% Synergy $3.36
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+91% Synergy $2.21
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+90% Synergy $7.36
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+89% Synergy $1.50
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+89% Synergy $0.25
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+75% Synergy $6.67
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+65% Synergy $0.30
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+64% Synergy $1.04
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+63% Synergy $0.29
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+61% Synergy $2.59
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+59% Synergy $0.30
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+56% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+54% Synergy $0.31
Archmage's Newt Archmage's Newt
+33% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Adversary Spectral Adversary
+33% Synergy $0.52
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+33% Synergy $0.53
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+33% Synergy $0.31
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+33% Synergy $0.46
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+32% Synergy $0.29
Thalakos Seer Thalakos Seer
+32% Synergy $0.31
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+32% Synergy $0.31
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+32% Synergy $1.67
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+32% Synergy $0.24
Inkrise Infiltrator Inkrise Infiltrator
+32% Synergy $0.23
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+32% Synergy $2.58
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+31% Synergy $0.19
Biting-Palm Ninja Biting-Palm Ninja
+30% Synergy $0.32
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+30% Synergy $16.93
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+30% Synergy $0.26
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+30% Synergy $7.01
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+30% Synergy $28.78
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+29% Synergy $0.31
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+29% Synergy $14.71
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+28% Synergy $0.40
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+27% Synergy $0.48
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+27% Synergy $1.20
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+26% Synergy $2.10
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+26% Synergy $1.00
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+25% Synergy $1.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+24% Synergy $0.46
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+21% Synergy $1.49
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+20% Synergy $4.20

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Bounce deck ahead.

March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+63% Synergy $4.08
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+55% Synergy $0.45
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+50% Synergy $1.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+40% Synergy $1.72
Corpse Dance Corpse Dance
+33% Synergy $33.28
Shallow Grave Shallow Grave
+33% Synergy $110.69
Thieves' Fortune Thieves' Fortune
+33% Synergy $0.26
Boomerang Boomerang
+32% Synergy $0.13
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+32% Synergy $0.23
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+32% Synergy $0.30
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+30% Synergy $0.23
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+30% Synergy $1.00
Perplex Perplex
+30% Synergy $1.68
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+29% Synergy $5.90
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.30
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+22% Synergy $0.79
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $5.74
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.32
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $10.69
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $4.28
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+0% Synergy $3.07

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Bounce game plan forward for Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+95% Synergy $0.33
Damnation Damnation
+56% Synergy $21.01
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+33% Synergy $0.31
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+32% Synergy $0.31
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+29% Synergy $5.68
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+29% Synergy $0.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $5.02

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Bounce decks.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+90% Synergy $0.45
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+65% Synergy $7.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+54% Synergy $5.61
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+33% Synergy $0.36
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+33% Synergy $0.36
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+33% Synergy $0.29
The Regalia The Regalia
+32% Synergy $1.29
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+32% Synergy $1.19
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+32% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+32% Synergy $16.83
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+31% Synergy $2.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Bounce strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+63% Synergy $0.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+62% Synergy $5.40
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead
+33% Synergy $2.07
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+33% Synergy $3.71
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+30% Synergy $5.03
Smoke Shroud Smoke Shroud
+29% Synergy $0.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+24% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Bounce game plan.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+63% Synergy $2.47
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+29% Synergy $1.24
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+27% Synergy $10.96

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Bounce decks.

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+65% Synergy $0.45
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $1.40
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+54% Synergy $10.64
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+49% Synergy $0.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+48% Synergy $26.55
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+47% Synergy $2.64
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+31% Synergy $4.09
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+30% Synergy $2.39
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+29% Synergy $4.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+28% Synergy $0.54
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+25% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.34

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Bounce strategy.

Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+32% Synergy $0.42
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+29% Synergy $14.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $4.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-24% Synergy $0.45

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Bounce decks.

Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+55% Synergy $2.08
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+55% Synergy $0.45
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+50% Synergy $10.08
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+49% Synergy $0.49
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+44% Synergy $0.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.31
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+30% Synergy $1.00
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+30% Synergy $28.05
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+30% Synergy $0.37
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+27% Synergy $6.46
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+26% Synergy $2.10
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+26% Synergy $1.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Underground River Underground River
+25% Synergy $0.59
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+17% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $5.74
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+8% Synergy $10.72
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.19
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-5% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves: Bounce.

Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Sword Coast Sailor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor
Alora, Merry Thief Feywild Visitor Alora, Merry Thief // Feywild Visitor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dungeon Delver Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dungeon Delver
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sengir, the Dark Baron Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Candlekeep Sage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Feywild Visitor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Feywild Visitor
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shameless Charlatan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Candlekeep Sage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dungeon Delver Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dungeon Delver

Other Available Backgrounds

Alora, Merry Thief can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier