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Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $0.31

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 65% of decks $0.11
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+65% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.41
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.64
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.03
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+46% Synergy in 47% of decks $3.28
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+46% Synergy in 46% of decks $3.96
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.26
Impetuous Devils Impetuous Devils
+42% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.24
Skizzik Skizzik
+38% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.17

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 in 39% of decks $7.16
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+38% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.30
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+34% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.91
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+32% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy in 39% of decks $3.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.98
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.15
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy in 54% of decks $4.36

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy in 23% of decks $67.78
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy in 19% of decks $40.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy in 12% of decks $39.05

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 in 35% of decks $0.82
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.71
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $5.42
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.37
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.33
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.32
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.50
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.52
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $29.04
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $11.17
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32
Red Dragon Red Dragon
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.26
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.87
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.71
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.40
Lightning Serpent Lightning Serpent
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.47
Flamekin Harbinger Flamekin Harbinger
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $9.89
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.67
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.96
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.14
Viashino Cutthroat Viashino Cutthroat
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.14
Bogardan Hellkite Bogardan Hellkite
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.83
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.37
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.36
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.89
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $5.22
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.21
Stormbreath Dragon Stormbreath Dragon
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.34
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.97
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $20.31
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.38
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.65
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $8.73
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $16.10
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.92
Port Razer Port Razer
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.54
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-1% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
-19% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.61
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-28% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.87

Instants

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

Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.71
Aetherize Aetherize
+20% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.58
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.20
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.25
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.66
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+9% Synergy in 25% of decks $8.94
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+7% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $15.41
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy in 23% of decks $12.21
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.96
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-4% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.29
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.63
Opt Opt
-17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.30

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 in 27% of decks $0.21
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.20
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $14.85
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.45
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.29
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.62
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+13% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.34
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.23
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.17
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.29
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.37
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.29
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.55
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $36.76
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.19
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.69
Ponder Ponder
-15% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.85
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-18% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.77
Preordain Preordain
-20% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.86

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 in 22% of decks $0.64
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.33
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $20.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy in 35% of decks $3.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.86

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 in 31% of decks $0.17
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.45
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.47
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.73
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+19% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.34
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.94
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.68
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.44
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+15% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.73
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $4.12
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.15
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.42
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $12.66
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $9.97
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.80
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy in 12% of decks $13.57

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $8.29
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.06
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.38
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.86
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.33
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.21
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy in 15% of decks $27.82
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-15% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-27% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.34
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.40
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy in 50% of decks $11.99
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.32
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.93
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+13% Synergy in 69% of decks $1.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy in 85% of decks $1.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.99

Lands

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

Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+45% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.30
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+32% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.28
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+24% Synergy in 89% of decks $0.38
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+18% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.30
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+17% Synergy in 42% of decks $4.64
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.25
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.72
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+15% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.54
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+7% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.94
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+3% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.31
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+2% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.98
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy in 31% of decks $33.29
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $14.82
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.23
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-4% Synergy in 42% of decks $10.27
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy in 39% of decks $17.59

Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist Deck Stats

Based on 26 Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 26
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 12
  • Enchantment 7
  • Land 36

Lands: 21 basic, 15 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
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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
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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:

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