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Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.49

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 Voltron game on their own.

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+28% Synergy $166.33
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $54.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+15% Synergy $69.17

Creatures

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

Cackling Witch Cackling Witch
+33% Synergy $0.13
Quicksmith Spy Quicksmith Spy
+33% Synergy $0.20
Skilled Animator Skilled Animator
+33% Synergy $0.10
Kenku Artificer Kenku Artificer
+33% Synergy $0.27
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
+33% Synergy $0.16
Unctus's Retrofitter Unctus's Retrofitter
+33% Synergy $0.20
Tenacious Dead Tenacious Dead
+33% Synergy $0.17
Memnarch Memnarch
+33% Synergy $5.58
Fleshwrither Fleshwrither
+33% Synergy $3.48
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+33% Synergy $0.39
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+33% Synergy $0.38
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+33% Synergy $0.24
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+33% Synergy $0.34
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
+32% Synergy $0.30
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+32% Synergy $0.32
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+32% Synergy $0.23
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+32% Synergy $0.41
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+32% Synergy $0.85
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
+32% Synergy $0.48
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+32% Synergy $0.86
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+32% Synergy $0.21
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+32% Synergy $1.18
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+32% Synergy $7.85
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+32% Synergy $1.38
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+31% Synergy $0.52
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+31% Synergy $1.55
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+31% Synergy $4.91
Piper of the Swarm Piper of the Swarm
+30% Synergy $2.12
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+30% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+29% Synergy $0.31
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+29% Synergy $0.37
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+29% Synergy $3.74
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+29% Synergy $0.80
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+28% Synergy $0.33
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+28% Synergy $0.83
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+9% Synergy $6.67

Instants

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

Evacuation Evacuation
+64% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+53% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+40% Synergy $1.72
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+34% Synergy $3.07
Majestic Metamorphosis Majestic Metamorphosis
+33% Synergy $0.14
Butcher's Glee Butcher's Glee
+33% Synergy $0.13
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+33% Synergy $0.17
Grotesque Mutation Grotesque Mutation
+33% Synergy $0.23
Discover the Impossible Discover the Impossible
+33% Synergy $0.19
Zimone's Hypothesis Zimone's Hypothesis
+33% Synergy $0.24
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+33% Synergy $0.26
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+33% Synergy $0.20
Vraska's Contempt Vraska's Contempt
+33% Synergy $0.37
Supreme Will Supreme Will
+33% Synergy $0.19
This Town Ain't Big Enough This Town Ain't Big Enough
+33% Synergy $0.32
Blink of an Eye Blink of an Eye
+32% Synergy $0.24
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+32% Synergy $0.31
Vapor Snag Vapor Snag
+32% Synergy $0.28
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+32% Synergy $1.00
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+32% Synergy $0.41
Clutch of the Undercity Clutch of the Undercity
+32% Synergy $0.26
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+32% Synergy $0.30
Into the Roil Into the Roil
+32% Synergy $0.09
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+32% Synergy $0.22
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+32% Synergy $0.21
Tale's End Tale's End
+32% Synergy $3.21
Filter Out Filter Out
+32% Synergy $0.27
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+32% Synergy $0.24
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+31% Synergy $1.87
Shore Up Shore Up
+31% Synergy $0.30
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+31% Synergy $0.32
Wash Away Wash Away
+31% Synergy $0.47
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.38
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+31% Synergy $0.59
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+31% Synergy $0.20
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+31% Synergy $0.43
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+30% Synergy $1.00
Curate Curate
+30% Synergy $0.31
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+30% Synergy $0.39
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+29% Synergy $0.24
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+28% Synergy $3.10
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $2.75
Dispel Dispel
+28% Synergy $0.38
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+25% Synergy $5.19
Snap Snap
+23% Synergy $3.78
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+22% Synergy $0.79
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
+17% Synergy $3.05
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $7.28

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+63% Synergy $10.36
Bloodcurdling Scream Bloodcurdling Scream
+33% Synergy $0.92
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+33% Synergy $0.26
Living End Living End
+33% Synergy $3.74
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+32% Synergy $0.37
Step Through Step Through
+32% Synergy $0.23
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+31% Synergy $4.02
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+31% Synergy $6.11
Diresight Diresight
+31% Synergy $0.17
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+30% Synergy $21.21
Ravenform Ravenform
+30% Synergy $0.35
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+30% Synergy $0.13
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+29% Synergy $23.87
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $6.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+65% Synergy $2.46
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+65% Synergy $0.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+65% Synergy $3.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $1.98
Sylvok Lifestaff Sylvok Lifestaff
+33% Synergy $0.19
The Blackstaff of Waterdeep The Blackstaff of Waterdeep
+33% Synergy $0.20
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+33% Synergy $0.42
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+33% Synergy $1.15
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+33% Synergy $0.31
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+33% Synergy $34.48
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+33% Synergy $1.91
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+33% Synergy $0.29
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+32% Synergy $0.35
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+32% Synergy $2.87
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+32% Synergy $5.64
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+32% Synergy $1.45
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+32% Synergy $0.39
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+31% Synergy $0.58
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+24% Synergy $8.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.10

Enchantments

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

Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+65% Synergy $0.98
The Creation of Avacyn The Creation of Avacyn
+33% Synergy $0.31
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+33% Synergy $0.46
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.32
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+32% Synergy $5.64
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+32% Synergy $2.10
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+32% Synergy $0.29
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+31% Synergy $0.43
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+30% Synergy $1.81
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+29% Synergy $8.64
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+28% Synergy $0.30
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+26% Synergy $32.66
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+22% Synergy $10.53
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $4.16

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Machinist Tezzeret, Cruel Machinist
+33% Synergy $1.07
Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas Tezzeret, Agent of Bolas
+33% Synergy $4.53
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+32% Synergy $0.51

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $1.40
Encroaching Wastes Encroaching Wastes
+33% Synergy $0.32
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+32% Synergy $14.67
War Room War Room
+32% Synergy $5.22
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.37
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $14.54
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+30% Synergy $1.24
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+25% Synergy $34.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $26.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Star Compass Star Compass
+66% Synergy $0.50
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+65% Synergy $1.91
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+42% Synergy $0.45
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+41% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+35% Synergy $1.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+31% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+30% Synergy $2.97
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+29% Synergy $5.10
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+27% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+26% Synergy $0.57
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+25% Synergy $0.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+25% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+84% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+65% Synergy $0.19
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+60% Synergy $0.22
River of Tears River of Tears
+57% Synergy $0.33
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+42% Synergy $4.98
Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+33% Synergy $0.34
Grixis Panorama Grixis Panorama
+32% Synergy $0.38
Secret Passage Secret Passage
+32% Synergy $0.35
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+32% Synergy $0.31
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+32% Synergy $0.31
Salt Marsh Salt Marsh
+31% Synergy $0.26
Murky Sewer Murky Sewer
+31% Synergy $0.21
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+31% Synergy $0.38
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+31% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.31
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+30% Synergy $1.00
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+30% Synergy $0.32
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+30% Synergy $0.29
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.31
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+28% Synergy $0.40
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+27% Synergy $0.74
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+27% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+25% Synergy $1.82
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.45
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+19% Synergy $0.37
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+17% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.29
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+15% Synergy $0.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+12% Synergy $14.33
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+8% Synergy $10.72
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.30
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $28.05
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-3% Synergy $0.37
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-7% Synergy $1.25
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $2.08
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-15% Synergy $10.08
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-22% Synergy $0.45
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-31% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

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

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