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Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Power 38% Dragons 25% Theft 13% Treasure 13% Burn 6% Sneak Attack 6%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4054 Current Rank
#3628 Last Week
#3669 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist.

Estrid v Ramos v Alora/Shadow Thieves v Rograk/Piper | EDH Gameplay ft. ComedianMTG | SmoothBrainEDH

Estrid v Ramos v Alora/Shadow Thieves v Rograk/Piper | EDH Gameplay ft. ComedianMTG | SmoothBrainEDH

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist's abilities and overall game plan.

Arc Runner Arc Runner
+65% Synergy $0.07
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+65% Synergy $0.38
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+50% Synergy $2.95
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+50% Synergy $5.50
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+46% Synergy $1.86
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+46% Synergy $2.53
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+46% Synergy $1.09
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+45% Synergy $0.17
Impetuous Devils Impetuous Devils
+42% Synergy $0.16
Skizzik Skizzik
+38% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist decks.

Blistering Firecat Blistering Firecat
+38% Synergy $3.12
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+38% Synergy $0.21
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+34% Synergy $0.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+32% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $1.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.50
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $49.29
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $25.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Tyrant's Familiar Tyrant's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.12
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+33% Synergy $1.37
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.52
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+33% Synergy $0.54
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+31% Synergy $1.29
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+31% Synergy $0.27
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+28% Synergy $0.50
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+27% Synergy $0.50
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+25% Synergy $24.63
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy $11.50
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+23% Synergy $0.25
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.20
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+21% Synergy $6.38
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+21% Synergy $0.59
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+19% Synergy $2.44
Lightning Serpent Lightning Serpent
+19% Synergy $1.61
Flamekin Harbinger Flamekin Harbinger
+19% Synergy $0.87
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+19% Synergy $2.52
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+19% Synergy $2.51
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+18% Synergy $0.91
Viashino Cutthroat Viashino Cutthroat
+15% Synergy $0.12
Bogardan Hellkite Bogardan Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.33
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+15% Synergy $0.23
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+15% Synergy $0.22
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+15% Synergy $0.23
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy $3.56
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+14% Synergy $0.21
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $0.22
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy $6.66
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+12% Synergy $0.29
Stormbreath Dragon Stormbreath Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.21
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+11% Synergy $0.28
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+11% Synergy $0.32
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+11% Synergy $12.69
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+11% Synergy $0.19
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+10% Synergy $0.52
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+10% Synergy $0.21
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+10% Synergy $20.11
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+10% Synergy $4.46
Port Razer Port Razer
+9% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.25
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-1% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-19% Synergy $0.16
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-28% Synergy $1.08

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist safe.

Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+28% Synergy $2.93
Aetherize Aetherize
+20% Synergy $0.45
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.10
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+15% Synergy $0.37
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+13% Synergy $0.49
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+10% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy $7.87
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+7% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $11.04
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.38
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-4% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $2.22
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist's game plan and control the board.

Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+27% Synergy $0.14
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+26% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+22% Synergy $10.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy $1.00
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.04
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+15% Synergy $0.54
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+13% Synergy $0.51
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.04
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+11% Synergy $0.10
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+11% Synergy $0.18
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+11% Synergy $0.10
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy $0.17
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+11% Synergy $0.44
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+10% Synergy $0.08
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+6% Synergy $7.59
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.64
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.99
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $3.74
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy $1.33
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.82
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-18% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
-20% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+21% Synergy $0.18
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+19% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $12.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hazoret's Favor Hazoret's Favor
+31% Synergy $0.10
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+28% Synergy $3.25
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+22% Synergy $4.41
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+19% Synergy $0.70
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+19% Synergy $0.12
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+18% Synergy $0.73
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+18% Synergy $0.90
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+15% Synergy $0.65
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+15% Synergy $3.70
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+12% Synergy $0.74
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+11% Synergy $0.12
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+10% Synergy $0.42
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $9.69
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $7.34
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+6% Synergy $6.63
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $2.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.45

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+27% Synergy $9.32
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+24% Synergy $1.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.32
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+13% Synergy $0.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.40
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.49
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+10% Synergy $2.04
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-15% Synergy $1.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-27% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.23
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy $1.11
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+25% Synergy $0.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $1.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.21
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $1.81
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+13% Synergy $1.55
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.52
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+8% Synergy $1.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+45% Synergy $0.29
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+32% Synergy $0.66
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+24% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+18% Synergy $0.35
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+17% Synergy $1.94
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+17% Synergy $0.38
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+17% Synergy $0.74
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+15% Synergy $3.16
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $5.01
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.13
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.99
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.32
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.05
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $15.65
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $2.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy $18.21
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $10.04

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist.

Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Tavern Brawler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Tavern Brawler
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Guild Artisan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Clan Crafter Ganax, Astral Hunter // Clan Crafter
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dungeon Delver Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dungeon Delver
Ganax, Astral Hunter Candlekeep Sage Ganax, Astral Hunter // Candlekeep Sage
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Ganax, Astral Hunter Feywild Visitor Ganax, Astral Hunter // Feywild Visitor
Ganax, Astral Hunter Shameless Charlatan Ganax, Astral Hunter // Shameless Charlatan
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dragon Cultist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ravos, Soultender Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ravos, Soultender
Alora, Merry Thief Popular Entertainer Alora, Merry Thief // Popular Entertainer
Alora, Merry Thief Street Urchin Alora, Merry Thief // Street Urchin
Alena, Kessig Trapper Jeska, Thrice Reborn Alena, Kessig Trapper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Alena, Kessig Trapper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Street Urchin Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Street Urchin
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Alora, Merry Thief Passionate Archaeologist Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alena, Kessig Trapper // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Alena, Kessig Trapper Esior, Wardwing Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Fluros of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Dragon Cultist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Dragon Cultist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Krark, the Thumbless Alena, Kessig Trapper // Krark, the Thumbless
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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