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Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.16

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 18% Self-Mill 18% Voltron 18% Blink 9% Dredge 9% Infect 9% Ninjutsu 9% Persistent Petitioners 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4437 Current Rank
#4109 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past's abilities and overall game plan.

Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+56% Synergy $0.05
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+46% Synergy $1.83
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+44% Synergy $0.31
Millikin Millikin
+44% Synergy $0.18
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+43% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+39% Synergy $1.56
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+38% Synergy $0.21
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+37% Synergy $0.58
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+32% Synergy $0.28
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+32% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

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

Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+32% Synergy $0.50
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+32% Synergy $0.39
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+30% Synergy $0.29
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+28% Synergy $0.11
Traumatize Traumatize
+28% Synergy $5.37
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+27% Synergy $0.30
Snooping Newsie Snooping Newsie
+27% Synergy $0.02
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+26% Synergy $0.15
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+12% Synergy $0.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.32

Creatures

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

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+48% Synergy $1.03
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+31% Synergy $0.56
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+31% Synergy $22.95
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+28% Synergy $1.16
Barrowgoyf Barrowgoyf
+27% Synergy $10.59
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+25% Synergy $0.56
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+24% Synergy $0.12
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+23% Synergy $6.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+23% Synergy $2.67
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+22% Synergy $0.23
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
+20% Synergy $0.13
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+20% Synergy $0.41
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+19% Synergy $2.01
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+17% Synergy $0.52
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+17% Synergy $2.63
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+16% Synergy $0.75
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+16% Synergy $1.52
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy $0.49
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+14% Synergy $1.58
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+13% Synergy $0.77
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+11% Synergy $0.20
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+9% Synergy $1.37

Instants

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+24% Synergy $8.35
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy $0.16
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy $0.22
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+13% Synergy $0.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-30% Synergy $1.25

Sorceries

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

Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+22% Synergy $0.82
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+22% Synergy $2.66
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+20% Synergy $0.22
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $4.82
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.32
Victimize Victimize
+7% Synergy $0.44
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $5.14
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-18% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+19% Synergy $1.37
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+19% Synergy $29.61
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+17% Synergy $1.53
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy $23.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+26% Synergy $12.34
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+19% Synergy $0.09
Phyresis Phyresis
+19% Synergy $0.89

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+26% Synergy $7.19
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+26% Synergy $0.16
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $49.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-20% Synergy $0.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-30% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+18% Synergy $0.55
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+12% Synergy $0.08
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+11% Synergy $11.76
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy $16.75
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+6% Synergy $0.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $7.60
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $5.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.70
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $1.44
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-9% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-11% Synergy $0.87
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-14% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-27% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Ludevic, Necrogenius Ludevic, Necrogenius
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
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 Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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