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Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage: Blink
Price tag $0.39

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 14% Equipment 11% Wheels 11% Blink 8% Bounce 5%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage Blink game on their own.

Force of Will Force of Will
+33% Synergy $70.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+28% Synergy $17.28
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+27% Synergy $56.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Blink plan in Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Enigma Thief Enigma Thief
+99% Synergy $0.32
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+98% Synergy $0.99
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+96% Synergy $0.17
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+96% Synergy $2.95
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+93% Synergy $7.55
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+85% Synergy $0.31
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+50% Synergy $1.64
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+50% Synergy $0.27
Moonshae Pixie Moonshae Pixie
+50% Synergy $0.13
Covert Technician Covert Technician
+50% Synergy $0.25
Kapsho Kitefins Kapsho Kitefins
+50% Synergy $0.18
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+50% Synergy $0.23
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+50% Synergy $0.13
Daring Saboteur Daring Saboteur
+50% Synergy $0.20
Nephalia Smuggler Nephalia Smuggler
+50% Synergy $0.12
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+49% Synergy $0.28
Network Disruptor Network Disruptor
+49% Synergy $0.25
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+49% Synergy $0.38
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+49% Synergy $0.11
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+49% Synergy $0.32
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+49% Synergy $2.65
Duplicant Duplicant
+49% Synergy $0.32
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+49% Synergy $11.22
Floodgate Floodgate
+49% Synergy $0.12
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+48% Synergy $0.86
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+48% Synergy $1.84
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+48% Synergy $0.33
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+47% Synergy $0.36
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+47% Synergy $0.38
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+47% Synergy $0.43
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+47% Synergy $0.32
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+46% Synergy $32.72
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+46% Synergy $0.25
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+46% Synergy $4.01
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+45% Synergy $10.03
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+45% Synergy $1.98
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+44% Synergy $6.52
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+43% Synergy $0.34
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+42% Synergy $1.05
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+41% Synergy $0.40
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+40% Synergy $37.18
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+38% Synergy $3.05
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+35% Synergy $10.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage's Blink deck ahead.

Planar Incision Planar Incision
+95% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+88% Synergy $1.68
String of Disappearances String of Disappearances
+50% Synergy $0.07
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+49% Synergy $0.67
Alchemist's Retrieval Alchemist's Retrieval
+49% Synergy $0.26
Snapback Snapback
+49% Synergy $0.35
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+48% Synergy $0.37
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+47% Synergy $0.32
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+46% Synergy $0.26
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+45% Synergy $0.18
Blur Blur
+44% Synergy $0.32
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+44% Synergy $0.36
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+42% Synergy $0.26
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+42% Synergy $5.17
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+41% Synergy $1.53
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+41% Synergy $0.26
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+38% Synergy $4.84
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.43
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+23% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $52.75
Aetherize Aetherize
+20% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.26
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.98

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage.

Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+49% Synergy $3.75
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+49% Synergy $0.34
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+48% Synergy $3.18
Step Through Step Through
+45% Synergy $0.21
Time Warp Time Warp
+44% Synergy $14.06
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+39% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+39% Synergy $0.23
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+38% Synergy $3.76
Fabricate Fabricate
+28% Synergy $9.41
Preordain Preordain
+27% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage Blink decks.

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+88% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+74% Synergy $3.93
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+50% Synergy $0.35
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+50% Synergy $0.25
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+50% Synergy $0.33
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+50% Synergy $0.32
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+50% Synergy $0.66
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+49% Synergy $2.13
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+49% Synergy $2.49
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+49% Synergy $0.39
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+47% Synergy $11.35
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+46% Synergy $7.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+46% Synergy $46.52
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+45% Synergy $0.31
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+45% Synergy $3.73
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $6.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+33% Synergy $0.32
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+100% Synergy $0.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+88% Synergy $0.30
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+49% Synergy $0.36
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+49% Synergy $0.26
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+44% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+41% Synergy $8.51
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+33% Synergy $3.91
Propaganda Propaganda
+19% Synergy $3.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage Blink decks.

War Room War Room
+84% Synergy $1.99
Desert Desert
+50% Synergy $1.05
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+50% Synergy $0.22
Throne of the High City Throne of the High City
+50% Synergy $0.15
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+50% Synergy $0.34
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+50% Synergy $0.14
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+49% Synergy $0.24
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+48% Synergy $0.33
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+47% Synergy $20.51
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+46% Synergy $4.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+46% Synergy $6.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+42% Synergy $0.35
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+42% Synergy $2.18
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+40% Synergy $0.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+35% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+33% Synergy $39.67
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+32% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage's Blink strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+65% Synergy $0.34
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+49% Synergy $0.45
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+43% Synergy $73.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage's Blink decks.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+95% Synergy $0.52
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+49% Synergy $8.75
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+44% Synergy $6.52
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage: Blink.

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Noble Heritage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Faceless One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Faceless One
Alora, Merry Thief Dungeon Delver Alora, Merry Thief // Dungeon Delver
Alora, Merry Thief Faceless One Alora, Merry Thief // Faceless One
Alora, Merry Thief Feywild Visitor Alora, Merry Thief // Feywild Visitor
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Alora, Merry Thief Sword Coast Sailor Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dungeon Delver Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dungeon Delver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Siani, Eye of the Storm Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Tenth Doctor Martha Jones The Tenth Doctor // Martha Jones
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
The Second Doctor Dan Lewis The Second Doctor // Dan Lewis
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar

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