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Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.38

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4578 Current Rank
#4940 Past 2 Years
15 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 60% of decks $0.26
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.56
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Millikin Millikin
+44% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.30
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+43% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.37
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.59
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.40
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.06
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.94

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 in 33% of decks $0.57
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.62
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+30% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.51
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Traumatize Traumatize
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.68
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Snooping Newsie Snooping Newsie
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.10
Gnawing Vermin Gnawing Vermin
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.86

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 in 55% of decks $1.92
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $20.56
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+28% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.39
Barrowgoyf Barrowgoyf
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $16.42
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.48
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.24
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $8.68
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.87
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.42
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.65
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.78
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.20
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.36
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.25
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.69
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.64
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.75
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.71

Instants

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.35
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.29
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.35
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.15
Counterspell Counterspell
-30% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.36

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 in 27% of decks $1.92
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.32
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.34
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.46
Victimize Victimize
+7% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.35
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy in 20% of decks $10.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22

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 in 21% of decks $2.20
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $32.82
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.71
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $17.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.22

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 in 27% of decks $10.50
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Phyresis Phyresis
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.15

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+26% Synergy in 40% of decks $11.76
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $50.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-20% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.37

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+12% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.31
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+9% Synergy in 47% of decks $9.95
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+6% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.30
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy in 47% of decks $10.10
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy in 27% of decks $20.95
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.93
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-9% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.32
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.22
Underground River Underground River
-11% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.06
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-14% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-27% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27

Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past Deck Stats

Based on 15 Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 36
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 4
  • Land 35

Lands: 22 basic, 13 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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 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
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
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
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
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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