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Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.45

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Voltron 40% Artifacts 20% Control 20% Rogues 20%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute Artifacts game on their own.

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+94% Synergy $163.77
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+84% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+81% Synergy $76.77

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Artifacts plan in Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Quicksmith Spy Quicksmith Spy
+99% Synergy $0.15
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+99% Synergy $0.05
Kenku Artificer Kenku Artificer
+99% Synergy $0.22
Unctus's Retrofitter Unctus's Retrofitter
+99% Synergy $0.14
Tenacious Dead Tenacious Dead
+99% Synergy $0.31
Memnarch Memnarch
+99% Synergy $6.24
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+99% Synergy $0.36
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+99% Synergy $0.13
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+99% Synergy $0.26
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+99% Synergy $0.80
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+98% Synergy $0.82
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+98% Synergy $9.36
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+98% Synergy $1.14
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+98% Synergy $0.41
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+98% Synergy $1.05
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+97% Synergy $4.87
Piper of the Swarm Piper of the Swarm
+97% Synergy $2.31
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+96% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute's Artifacts deck ahead.

Majestic Metamorphosis Majestic Metamorphosis
+99% Synergy $0.13
Artificer's Epiphany Artificer's Epiphany
+99% Synergy $0.37
This Town Ain't Big Enough This Town Ain't Big Enough
+99% Synergy $0.26
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+99% Synergy $4.05
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+98% Synergy $0.16
Curate Curate
+97% Synergy $0.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+89% Synergy $0.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.40
Pongify Pongify
+84% Synergy $1.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+68% Synergy $2.39

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Artifacts game plan forward for Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute.

Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+99% Synergy $0.31
Diresight Diresight
+97% Synergy $0.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+96% Synergy $9.41
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+96% Synergy $24.65
Windfall Windfall
+86% Synergy $5.08

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute Artifacts decks.

The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+99% Synergy $0.18
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+99% Synergy $1.41
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+99% Synergy $36.61
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+99% Synergy $2.18
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+99% Synergy $0.50
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+98% Synergy $0.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+98% Synergy $3.25
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+98% Synergy $0.96

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Artifacts strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+99% Synergy $0.86
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+98% Synergy $1.40
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+97% Synergy $0.41
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+96% Synergy $5.49
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+95% Synergy $1.12
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+92% Synergy $33.87
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+89% Synergy $13.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+86% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute's Artifacts game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Machinist Tezzeret, Cruel Machinist
+99% Synergy $1.09
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
+99% Synergy $3.47
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+99% Synergy $0.41

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute Artifacts decks.

Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+99% Synergy $12.31
War Room War Room
+98% Synergy $2.87
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+97% Synergy $16.99
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+97% Synergy $0.74
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+91% Synergy $35.73
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $27.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute's Artifacts strategy.

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+97% Synergy $3.57
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+95% Synergy $4.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+93% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+68% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute's Artifacts decks.

Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+83% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+83% Synergy $8.59
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+79% Synergy $14.79
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+75% Synergy $10.09
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $5.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+64% Synergy $0.28
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $28.38
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+59% Synergy $7.43
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+51% Synergy $9.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+45% Synergy $4.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute: Artifacts.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
The Fifteenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Fifteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Akuta, Born of Ash Akuta, Born of Ash
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
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
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne

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