App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves: Ninjutsu
Price tag $0.43

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%
View Average Decklist

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Ninjutsu builds — cards that lean hardest into the Ninjutsu theme.

Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+92% Synergy $3.03
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+91% Synergy $2.34
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+90% Synergy $9.63
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+89% Synergy $2.65
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+89% Synergy $0.27
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+84% Synergy $3.69
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+83% Synergy $0.23
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+83% Synergy $1.64
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+80% Synergy $0.36
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+76% Synergy $13.33

Top Cards

The staple cards most Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ninjutsu decks run as their core.

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+75% Synergy $3.74
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+74% Synergy $0.32
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+73% Synergy $4.37
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+69% Synergy $6.01
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+67% Synergy $4.47
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+64% Synergy $0.57
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+63% Synergy $2.44
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+57% Synergy $1.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+44% Synergy $2.99
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ninjutsu game on their own.

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+7% Synergy $1.61
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

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

Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+61% Synergy $0.33
Biting-Palm Ninja Biting-Palm Ninja
+56% Synergy $0.36
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+56% Synergy $0.57
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+52% Synergy $0.36
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+52% Synergy $0.24
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+52% Synergy $14.55
Nezumi Prowler Nezumi Prowler
+52% Synergy $0.31
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+50% Synergy $15.75
Dokuchi Silencer Dokuchi Silencer
+46% Synergy $0.28
Okiba-Gang Shinobi Okiba-Gang Shinobi
+44% Synergy $1.44
Skullsnatcher Skullsnatcher
+41% Synergy $1.55
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+41% Synergy $0.33
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+40% Synergy $2.20
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+40% Synergy $3.06
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+38% Synergy $13.55
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+35% Synergy $0.60
Zareth San, the Trickster Zareth San, the Trickster
+34% Synergy $0.25
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+31% Synergy $0.36
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+28% Synergy $0.31
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+27% Synergy $0.19
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+25% Synergy $25.04
Walker of Secret Ways Walker of Secret Ways
+25% Synergy $2.19
Throatseeker Throatseeker
+25% Synergy $0.38
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+24% Synergy $1.98
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+23% Synergy $0.22
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+22% Synergy $0.38
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+21% Synergy $0.99
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+20% Synergy $1.14
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+17% Synergy $0.43
Thalakos Seer Thalakos Seer
+17% Synergy $0.29
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+13% Synergy $0.32
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+13% Synergy $0.33
Zhentarim Bandit Zhentarim Bandit
+13% Synergy $0.08
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+13% Synergy $0.37
Futurist Operative Futurist Operative
+13% Synergy $0.09
Mukotai Ambusher Mukotai Ambusher
+12% Synergy $0.25
Covert Technician Covert Technician
+12% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.70
Wingcrafter Wingcrafter
+10% Synergy $0.17
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $0.36
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+10% Synergy $0.70
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+9% Synergy $0.35
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $0.77
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+8% Synergy $0.23
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+7% Synergy $0.58
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+7% Synergy $0.82
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+6% Synergy $3.09

Instants

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

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+25% Synergy $0.61
Aetherize Aetherize
+25% Synergy $0.37
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+25% Synergy $0.36
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+25% Synergy $0.23
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+24% Synergy $5.17
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.28
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+16% Synergy $0.67
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.14
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+10% Synergy $3.27
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+9% Synergy $0.49
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+9% Synergy $0.15
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+7% Synergy $0.39
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.36
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy $1.09
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+6% Synergy $0.29
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+6% Synergy $4.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+5% Synergy $15.83
Get Out Get Out
+4% Synergy $0.36
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+4% Synergy $0.35
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.46
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.22
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-9% Synergy $1.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-27% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

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

Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+95% Synergy $0.30
Kaito's Pursuit Kaito's Pursuit
+31% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+28% Synergy $0.33
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+22% Synergy $0.34
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+12% Synergy $0.51
Ravenform Ravenform
+11% Synergy $0.34
Entreat the Dead Entreat the Dead
+9% Synergy $1.69
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.16
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+7% Synergy $1.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ringsight Ringsight
+4% Synergy $0.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.31
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+1% Synergy $0.38
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
0% Synergy $16.88
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $2.00
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $4.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+49% Synergy $0.45
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+34% Synergy $2.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $0.32
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+14% Synergy $0.32
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $2.13
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+9% Synergy $0.19
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+8% Synergy $0.38
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+8% Synergy $1.57
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+8% Synergy $0.15
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+7% Synergy $10.31
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $3.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

Smoke Shroud Smoke Shroud
+55% Synergy $0.22
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+54% Synergy $1.44
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+33% Synergy $0.38
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+28% Synergy $0.26
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+23% Synergy $1.80
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.30
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $0.98
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.52
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-4% Synergy $14.98

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+52% Synergy $14.81
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+33% Synergy $0.37
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+14% Synergy $1.22
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+3% Synergy $1.97

Utility Lands

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

Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+98% Synergy $2.74
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+50% Synergy $0.36
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+35% Synergy $0.38
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+28% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+20% Synergy $0.63
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+10% Synergy $0.35
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+7% Synergy $2.60
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.29
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+4% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+15% Synergy $0.60
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+14% Synergy $1.19
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+13% Synergy $0.45
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+9% Synergy $0.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $4.11
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+1% Synergy $2.58
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.60
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
-4% Synergy $1.91

Lands

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

Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+26% Synergy $0.36
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+25% Synergy $0.38
Underground River Underground River
+23% Synergy $1.42
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+21% Synergy $0.31
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+20% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.24
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+19% Synergy $2.51
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+15% Synergy $0.70
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.70
Bad River Bad River
+8% Synergy $1.16
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+7% Synergy $0.39
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $7.35
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy $1.09
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+5% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.36
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.02
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-2% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.32
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-7% Synergy $0.26
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.24
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-12% Synergy $19.18
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-13% Synergy $10.63
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-21% Synergy $12.40
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-23% Synergy $27.85
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-23% Synergy $18.92

Similar Commanders

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

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
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
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 Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
Goro-Goro and Satoru Goro-Goro and Satoru
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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