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Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute: Control
Price tag $0.47

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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Creatures

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

Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+99% Synergy $2.42
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
+99% Synergy $0.33
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+99% Synergy $0.17
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
+99% Synergy $0.50
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+96% Synergy $0.45
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+96% Synergy $0.50
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+96% Synergy $0.35
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+96% Synergy $6.71
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+96% Synergy $0.40
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+76% Synergy $2.44
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+100% Synergy $0.35
Cackling Witch Cackling Witch
+100% Synergy $0.15

Instants

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

Turn Aside Turn Aside
+99% Synergy $0.22
Filter Out Filter Out
+99% Synergy $0.32
Tale's End Tale's End
+99% Synergy $1.94
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+99% Synergy $0.08
Wash Away Wash Away
+98% Synergy $0.38
Shore Up Shore Up
+98% Synergy $0.19
Evacuation Evacuation
+98% Synergy $0.36
Dispel Dispel
+94% Synergy $0.37
Snap Snap
+90% Synergy $3.66
Aetherize Aetherize
+89% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+74% Synergy $1.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+69% Synergy $2.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.43
Grotesque Mutation Grotesque Mutation
+100% Synergy $0.13
Vraska's Contempt Vraska's Contempt
+100% Synergy $0.44
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+100% Synergy $0.21
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+100% Synergy $0.20
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+100% Synergy $0.28
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+100% Synergy $0.19
Vapor Snag Vapor Snag
+100% Synergy $0.22
Butcher's Glee Butcher's Glee
+100% Synergy $0.05
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+100% Synergy $0.15
Fumble Fumble
+100% Synergy $0.54
Rethink Rethink
+100% Synergy $0.19

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+97% Synergy $9.41
Ravenform Ravenform
+97% Synergy $0.34
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+100% Synergy $0.27
Bloodcurdling Scream Bloodcurdling Scream
+100% Synergy $0.97

Utility Artifacts

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

Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+99% Synergy $0.92
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+99% Synergy $0.21
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+99% Synergy $3.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.99
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+100% Synergy $0.35
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+100% Synergy $0.31
Sylvok Lifestaff Sylvok Lifestaff
+100% Synergy $0.23
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+100% Synergy $0.28
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+100% Synergy $0.29
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+100% Synergy $2.00

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+98% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $0.63
Encroaching Wastes Encroaching Wastes
+100% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Star Compass Star Compass
+99% Synergy $0.52
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+98% Synergy $1.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+98% Synergy $0.33
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+92% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+72% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+69% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $2.58
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+95% Synergy $0.25
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+94% Synergy $0.26
River of Tears River of Tears
+90% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+89% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+84% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+83% Synergy $0.39
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $4.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+68% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+65% Synergy $0.25
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+61% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+56% Synergy $0.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+53% Synergy $0.38
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
Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+100% Synergy $0.34
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+100% Synergy $0.42

Similar Commanders

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

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
Akuta, Born of Ash Akuta, Born of Ash
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
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
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