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Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.29

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%
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Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+47% Synergy $1.89
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+39% Synergy $1.46
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+34% Synergy $60.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+31% Synergy $54.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+27% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

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

Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+99% Synergy $0.31
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+99% Synergy $0.56
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+96% Synergy $4.39
Loathsome Curator Loathsome Curator
+49% Synergy $0.11
Minister of Pain Minister of Pain
+49% Synergy $0.14
Vulturous Aven Vulturous Aven
+49% Synergy $0.07
Silumgar Butcher Silumgar Butcher
+49% Synergy $0.06
Greel, Mind Raker Greel, Mind Raker
+49% Synergy $0.56
Rakshasa Gravecaller Rakshasa Gravecaller
+49% Synergy $0.10
Silumgar Sorcerer Silumgar Sorcerer
+49% Synergy $0.13
Diver Skaab Diver Skaab
+49% Synergy $0.09
Tenacious Dead Tenacious Dead
+49% Synergy $0.31
Sidisi's Faithful Sidisi's Faithful
+49% Synergy $0.24
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+49% Synergy $0.27
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+49% Synergy $0.37
Graf Reaver Graf Reaver
+49% Synergy $0.18
Mortus Strider Mortus Strider
+49% Synergy $0.12
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+49% Synergy $1.40
Chupacabra Echo Chupacabra Echo
+49% Synergy $0.21
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
+49% Synergy $0.23
Rot-Tide Gargantua Rot-Tide Gargantua
+49% Synergy $0.19
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+49% Synergy $0.17
Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake
+49% Synergy $0.18
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+49% Synergy $0.12
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+49% Synergy $0.25
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+49% Synergy $0.12
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+49% Synergy $0.18
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+49% Synergy $0.13
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+49% Synergy $5.37
Repository Skaab Repository Skaab
+49% Synergy $0.16
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+49% Synergy $0.47
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+48% Synergy $0.64
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+48% Synergy $1.07
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+48% Synergy $0.37
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+48% Synergy $9.36
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+48% Synergy $1.14
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+48% Synergy $0.21
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+48% Synergy $0.36
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+48% Synergy $4.57
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+47% Synergy $0.81
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+47% Synergy $0.22
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+46% Synergy $11.65
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+46% Synergy $31.59
Master of Death Master of Death
+46% Synergy $0.21
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+46% Synergy $9.01
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+46% Synergy $30.69
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+44% Synergy $0.32
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+42% Synergy $1.87
Death Baron Death Baron
+40% Synergy $5.69
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+26% Synergy $3.61

Instants

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

Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+48% Synergy $5.06
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+47% Synergy $0.75
Rewind Rewind
+46% Synergy $0.53
Unwind Unwind
+46% Synergy $0.97
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+44% Synergy $2.40
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+40% Synergy $0.23
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+39% Synergy $0.96
Aetherize Aetherize
+38% Synergy $0.38
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+38% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
+34% Synergy $1.54
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+34% Synergy $0.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+32% Synergy $56.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+30% Synergy $27.53

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past.

Step Through Step Through
+49% Synergy $0.26
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+48% Synergy $1.15
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+48% Synergy $3.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+48% Synergy $3.82
Ravenform Ravenform
+47% Synergy $0.45
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+47% Synergy $3.90
Fabricate Fabricate
+46% Synergy $9.41
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+46% Synergy $24.65
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+44% Synergy $3.57
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+41% Synergy $0.73
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+41% Synergy $0.29
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+40% Synergy $6.80
Windfall Windfall
+36% Synergy $5.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+24% Synergy $8.61
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+24% Synergy $3.31

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past Blink decks.

Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+49% Synergy $0.38
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+49% Synergy $2.85
Trading Post Trading Post
+49% Synergy $0.33
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+49% Synergy $0.18
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+47% Synergy $0.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+46% Synergy $4.59
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $4.93
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+40% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past decks.

Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+97% Synergy $0.25
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+49% Synergy $14.05
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+49% Synergy $0.34
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+47% Synergy $1.72
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+46% Synergy $0.24
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+46% Synergy $0.28
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+41% Synergy $0.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past's Blink game plan.

Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+46% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Restless Reef Restless Reef
+93% Synergy $2.09
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+49% Synergy $0.25
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+49% Synergy $0.22
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+49% Synergy $0.62
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+49% Synergy $0.33
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+49% Synergy $0.37
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+49% Synergy $0.29
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+49% Synergy $0.71
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+49% Synergy $0.75
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+49% Synergy $3.38
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+49% Synergy $0.27
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+49% Synergy $0.21
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+49% Synergy $0.28
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+49% Synergy $4.79
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+49% Synergy $14.11
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+49% Synergy $0.85
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+48% Synergy $0.51
War Room War Room
+48% Synergy $2.87
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+47% Synergy $10.62
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+46% Synergy $0.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+44% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+44% Synergy $43.89
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+43% Synergy $0.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+42% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+40% Synergy $0.29
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+37% Synergy $11.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+33% Synergy $1.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Amber Mox Amber
+44% Synergy $76.28
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-8% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past's Blink decks.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+48% Synergy $3.79
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+48% Synergy $0.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.27
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+45% Synergy $15.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+45% Synergy $0.35
City of Brass City of Brass
+44% Synergy $11.03
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+38% Synergy $0.44
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+33% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+29% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+14% Synergy $0.28
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $28.38
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+12% Synergy $0.36
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+10% Synergy $0.47
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $1.49
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $9.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-37% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

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
Araumi of the Dead Tide Araumi of the Dead Tide
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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