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Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit
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Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+92% Synergy $2.85
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+92% Synergy $8.36
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+91% Synergy $3.20
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+90% Synergy $7.47
Advanced Stitchwing Advanced Stitchwing
+50% Synergy $0.07
Alexi, Zephyr Mage Alexi, Zephyr Mage
+50% Synergy $0.60
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+50% Synergy $0.52
Geralf's Masterpiece Geralf's Masterpiece
+50% Synergy $0.33
Deranged Hermit Deranged Hermit
+50% Synergy $49.87
Nut Collector Nut Collector
+50% Synergy $2.84
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $0.51
Deep Forest Hermit Deep Forest Hermit
+49% Synergy $0.28
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+49% Synergy $1.23
Genesis Genesis
+49% Synergy $0.51
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+49% Synergy $1.24
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+49% Synergy $0.92
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+49% Synergy $0.56
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+48% Synergy $45.72
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+48% Synergy $6.08
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+47% Synergy $0.11
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+47% Synergy $5.68
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+47% Synergy $0.11
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+47% Synergy $0.74
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+46% Synergy $0.76
Roil Elemental Roil Elemental
+46% Synergy $8.26
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+46% Synergy $2.22
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+46% Synergy $2.11
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+45% Synergy $0.37
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+45% Synergy $0.49
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+43% Synergy $0.43
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+42% Synergy $5.29
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+42% Synergy $30.11
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+41% Synergy $2.88
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+41% Synergy $11.41
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+39% Synergy $2.53
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+39% Synergy $12.94
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+36% Synergy $9.26
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+34% Synergy $9.45
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+33% Synergy $0.97
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+31% Synergy $1.10
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+28% Synergy $3.02
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+25% Synergy $0.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy $9.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.19

Instants

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

Geistwave Geistwave
+50% Synergy $0.07
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+49% Synergy $1.03
Evacuation Evacuation
+46% Synergy $0.22
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+46% Synergy $1.28
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+45% Synergy $6.57
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+44% Synergy $5.09
Resculpt Resculpt
+43% Synergy $0.29
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+42% Synergy $3.45
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+39% Synergy $0.96
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+34% Synergy $18.72
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+32% Synergy $42.63
Negate Negate
+23% Synergy $0.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+22% Synergy $48.08
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+20% Synergy $11.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+50% Synergy $0.50
Turbulent Dreams Turbulent Dreams
+50% Synergy $1.21
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+48% Synergy $5.13
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+48% Synergy $1.08
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+48% Synergy $0.76
Windfall Windfall
+46% Synergy $3.95
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+39% Synergy $1.16
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+38% Synergy $23.70
Three Visits Three Visits
+27% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+20% Synergy $1.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+100% Synergy $5.79
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+50% Synergy $1.53
Grafted Skullcap Grafted Skullcap
+50% Synergy $0.58
Loreseeker's Stone Loreseeker's Stone
+50% Synergy $0.10
Null Brooch Null Brooch
+50% Synergy $3.70
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+50% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+50% Synergy $54.66
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+49% Synergy $0.39
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+49% Synergy $14.66
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+49% Synergy $11.38
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+49% Synergy $8.99
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+49% Synergy $5.78
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+48% Synergy $5.37
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+45% Synergy $27.08
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+43% Synergy $0.39
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+41% Synergy $62.10

Enchantments

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

Attunement Attunement
+50% Synergy $6.62
Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+50% Synergy $1.30
Heightened Awareness Heightened Awareness
+50% Synergy $0.31
Manabond Manabond
+50% Synergy $1.51
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+50% Synergy $40.77
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+50% Synergy $0.09
Narcissism Narcissism
+50% Synergy $0.17
Oath of Scholars Oath of Scholars
+50% Synergy $0.34
Psychic Vortex Psychic Vortex
+50% Synergy $4.17
Recycle Recycle
+50% Synergy $4.00
Scuttletide Scuttletide
+50% Synergy $0.11
Telekinetic Bonds Telekinetic Bonds
+50% Synergy $0.22
Words of Wind Words of Wind
+50% Synergy $2.08
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+50% Synergy $0.86
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $1.23
Greater Good Greater Good
+48% Synergy $3.22
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+48% Synergy $0.62
Trade Routes Trade Routes
+48% Synergy $3.50
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+48% Synergy $0.87
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+47% Synergy $18.94
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+46% Synergy $2.87
Druid Class Druid Class
+45% Synergy $1.69
Exploration Exploration
+36% Synergy $24.37

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $19.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+78% Synergy $29.31
Ghost Town Ghost Town
+49% Synergy $1.86
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+49% Synergy $73.76
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+47% Synergy $0.45
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+47% Synergy $3.66
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+47% Synergy $0.34
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+47% Synergy $22.85
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+45% Synergy $4.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+37% Synergy $1.41
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+28% Synergy $9.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+50% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+45% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+28% Synergy $0.30
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+17% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-31% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+42% Synergy $30.44
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+36% Synergy $3.53
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+30% Synergy $1.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $25.51
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+7% Synergy $8.57
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $4.57
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.22

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit.

Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Feywild Visitor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Feywild Visitor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dungeon Delver Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dungeon Delver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Halana, Kessig Ranger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kodama of the East Tree Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kodama of the East Tree
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Thrasios, Triton Hero Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Siani, Eye of the Storm Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Siani, Eye of the Storm Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Thrasios, Triton Hero Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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