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Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past: Self-Mill
Price tag $0.34

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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Creatures

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

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+99% Synergy $13.41
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+99% Synergy $2.90
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+99% Synergy $0.78
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+99% Synergy $0.31
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+99% Synergy $0.35
Repository Skaab Repository Skaab
+99% Synergy $0.17
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+99% Synergy $3.85
Abhorrent Oculus Abhorrent Oculus
+99% Synergy $13.67
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+99% Synergy $1.79
Kederekt Leviathan Kederekt Leviathan
+99% Synergy $0.47
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+98% Synergy $2.54
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+98% Synergy $1.14
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+98% Synergy $0.34
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+98% Synergy $22.35
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+98% Synergy $3.06
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+98% Synergy $0.34
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+97% Synergy $0.31
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+97% Synergy $0.08
Millikin Millikin
+97% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+97% Synergy $2.95
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+96% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+96% Synergy $2.82
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+96% Synergy $0.32
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+96% Synergy $0.35
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+96% Synergy $0.58
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+96% Synergy $7.55
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+95% Synergy $0.48
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+94% Synergy $0.34
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+94% Synergy $0.94
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+94% Synergy $0.60
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+93% Synergy $26.86
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+93% Synergy $9.61
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+92% Synergy $0.70
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+92% Synergy $4.94
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+90% Synergy $10.47
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+90% Synergy $1.84
Kadena's Silencer Kadena's Silencer
+100% Synergy $0.22
Spectral Adversary Spectral Adversary
+100% Synergy $0.40
Netherborn Phalanx Netherborn Phalanx
+100% Synergy $1.05
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+100% Synergy $0.18
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+100% Synergy $0.43
Mogis's Marauder Mogis's Marauder
+100% Synergy $0.27
Bonebind Orator Bonebind Orator
+100% Synergy $0.08
Boneyard Mycodrax Boneyard Mycodrax
+100% Synergy $0.29
Mirror-Mad Phantasm Mirror-Mad Phantasm
+100% Synergy $0.71

Instants

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

Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+99% Synergy $2.89
Occult Epiphany Occult Epiphany
+100% Synergy $1.11

Sorceries

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

Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+99% Synergy $230.81
Dread Return Dread Return
+94% Synergy $0.47
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+87% Synergy $1.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+99% Synergy $32.63
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+99% Synergy $0.92
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+98% Synergy $2.73
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+95% Synergy $18.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Self-Mill strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past decks.

Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+99% Synergy $14.23
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+99% Synergy $0.23
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+96% Synergy $5.82

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+98% Synergy $1.70
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+94% Synergy $1.78

Utility Lands

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

Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+99% Synergy $0.94
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+99% Synergy $1.74
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+99% Synergy $4.02
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+98% Synergy $16.09
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+88% Synergy $11.57
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $0.63
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+100% Synergy $19.80
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+100% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past's Self-Mill decks.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+99% Synergy $8.75
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+98% Synergy $0.52
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+94% Synergy $0.94
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+92% Synergy $0.70
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+79% Synergy $19.18
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+76% Synergy $10.63
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+64% Synergy $27.85
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+62% Synergy $0.31
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+60% Synergy $7.35
Underground River Underground River
+60% Synergy $1.42
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+52% Synergy $12.40
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+46% Synergy $2.51
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+35% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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
Araumi of the Dead Tide Araumi of the Dead Tide
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
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