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Alora, Merry Thief // Folk Hero
Price tag $5.90

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Folk Hero
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Rogues 80% Wheels 20%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

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

Knowledge Exploitation Knowledge Exploitation
+100% Synergy $4.79
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+100% Synergy $2.09
Enigma Thief Enigma Thief
+100% Synergy $0.21
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+100% Synergy $0.10
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+98% Synergy $0.19
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+95% Synergy $1.47
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+83% Synergy $0.17
Quickling Quickling
+83% Synergy $0.21
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+83% Synergy $3.35
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+79% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+78% Synergy $0.43
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+78% Synergy $5.29
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+75% Synergy $11.80
Extraction Specialist Extraction Specialist
+67% Synergy $0.22
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+66% Synergy $8.43
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+66% Synergy $0.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+12% Synergy $1.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $44.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

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

Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+99% Synergy $0.14
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+95% Synergy $7.64
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+90% Synergy $1.94
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+80% Synergy $4.63
Nurturing Pixie Nurturing Pixie
+60% Synergy $0.21
Slickshot Lockpicker Slickshot Lockpicker
+60% Synergy $0.06
Latchkey Faerie Latchkey Faerie
+50% Synergy $0.09
Riptide Pilferer Riptide Pilferer
+50% Synergy $0.06
Brinebarrow Intruder Brinebarrow Intruder
+50% Synergy $0.15
Skyway Robber Skyway Robber
+50% Synergy $0.21
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+50% Synergy $0.28
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+50% Synergy $0.09
Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+50% Synergy $0.11
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+49% Synergy $2.09
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+49% Synergy $0.13
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+49% Synergy $0.06
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+46% Synergy $5.38
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+46% Synergy $6.67
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+40% Synergy $0.12
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+39% Synergy $2.71
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+36% Synergy $32.93
Marchesa's Infiltrator Marchesa's Infiltrator
+33% Synergy $0.14
Psionic Snoop Psionic Snoop
+33% Synergy $0.02
Faerie Impostor Faerie Impostor
+33% Synergy $0.25
Zulaport Duelist Zulaport Duelist
+33% Synergy $0.04
Master Thief Master Thief
+33% Synergy $0.11
Saradoc, Master of Buckland Saradoc, Master of Buckland
+33% Synergy $0.20
Harper Recruiter Harper Recruiter
+33% Synergy $0.17
Pestermite Pestermite
+33% Synergy $0.23
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+33% Synergy $0.08
Nephalia Smuggler Nephalia Smuggler
+33% Synergy $0.08
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+33% Synergy $0.30
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+31% Synergy $3.08
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+30% Synergy $0.50
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+28% Synergy $0.04
Daring Thunder-Thief Daring Thunder-Thief
+20% Synergy $0.03
Marauding Sphinx Marauding Sphinx
+20% Synergy $0.07
Loan Shark Loan Shark
+20% Synergy $0.04
Bronzebeak Foragers Bronzebeak Foragers
+20% Synergy $0.17
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+19% Synergy $0.35
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+19% Synergy $0.06
Dewdrop Spy Dewdrop Spy
+17% Synergy $0.08
Psychic Pickpocket Psychic Pickpocket
+17% Synergy $0.03
Mistmeadow Skulk Mistmeadow Skulk
+17% Synergy $0.07
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+17% Synergy $3.29
Faerie Duelist Faerie Duelist
+17% Synergy $0.08
Soulknife Spy Soulknife Spy
+17% Synergy $0.04
Stealer of Secrets Stealer of Secrets
+17% Synergy $0.06
Knacksaw Clique Knacksaw Clique
+17% Synergy $2.49
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+17% Synergy $0.07

Instants

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

Crib Swap Crib Swap
+49% Synergy $0.20
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+49% Synergy $0.12
No More Lies No More Lies
+35% Synergy $0.50
Thieves' Fortune Thieves' Fortune
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+28% Synergy $1.69
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+23% Synergy $3.92
Negate Negate
+21% Synergy $0.26
Take the Fall Take the Fall
+20% Synergy $0.08
Immortal Obligation Immortal Obligation
+20% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+17% Synergy $0.40
Ego Erasure Ego Erasure
+17% Synergy $0.20
Ray of Command Ray of Command
+17% Synergy $0.20
Ertai's Meddling Ertai's Meddling
+17% Synergy $0.82
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+16% Synergy $5.28
Redirect Redirect
+16% Synergy $0.30
Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+16% Synergy $0.22
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+15% Synergy $0.56
Evacuation Evacuation
+15% Synergy $0.14
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+15% Synergy $1.16
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+15% Synergy $1.38
Misdirection Misdirection
+15% Synergy $8.08
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+15% Synergy $0.10
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+15% Synergy $0.28
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+15% Synergy $0.02
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+15% Synergy $0.08
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+14% Synergy $8.07
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+14% Synergy $2.28
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+14% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+10% Synergy $17.98
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.36
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-19% Synergy $0.68

Sorceries

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

Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+46% Synergy $0.15
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+32% Synergy $2.04
Arm with Aether Arm with Aether
+17% Synergy $0.21
Empyrial Storm Empyrial Storm
+17% Synergy $0.33
Saheeli's Artistry Saheeli's Artistry
+16% Synergy $0.15
Stolen by the Fae Stolen by the Fae
+16% Synergy $0.17
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+16% Synergy $0.27
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+16% Synergy $0.29
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+14% Synergy $6.27
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $3.33
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-12% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Unidentified Hovership Unidentified Hovership
+48% Synergy $0.22
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+33% Synergy $1.09
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+32% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+31% Synergy $32.02
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+27% Synergy $4.34
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+17% Synergy $0.32
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+16% Synergy $0.21
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+16% Synergy $1.01
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+16% Synergy $10.93
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+16% Synergy $4.49
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+16% Synergy $0.82
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+16% Synergy $0.23
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+16% Synergy $0.09
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+16% Synergy $11.95
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+16% Synergy $0.47
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+16% Synergy $7.37
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+16% Synergy $36.97
Meekstone Meekstone
+15% Synergy $12.67
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+15% Synergy $0.16
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+15% Synergy $2.62
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $36.97
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+15% Synergy $4.65
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+14% Synergy $1.49
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+14% Synergy $17.29
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+13% Synergy $9.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+13% Synergy $5.22
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+13% Synergy $0.40
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+11% Synergy $3.47
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+10% Synergy $1.50
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+10% Synergy $1.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.14
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+7% Synergy $1.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+48% Synergy $2.99
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+47% Synergy $0.50
Double Down Double Down
+40% Synergy $0.65
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+40% Synergy $0.25
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+25% Synergy $1.03
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+20% Synergy $0.32
Case of the Gateway Express Case of the Gateway Express
+20% Synergy $0.07
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+17% Synergy $12.73
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+17% Synergy $0.74
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+16% Synergy $3.74
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+16% Synergy $13.11
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+16% Synergy
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+15% Synergy $9.32
As Foretold As Foretold
+15% Synergy $1.40
Curiosity Curiosity
+15% Synergy $0.53
Combat Research Combat Research
+14% Synergy $0.27
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+14% Synergy $0.67
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+14% Synergy $1.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+14% Synergy $6.55
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+14% Synergy $0.54
True Conviction True Conviction
+13% Synergy $4.01
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+13% Synergy $0.16
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.51
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+12% Synergy $0.51
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.74
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+12% Synergy $4.98
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+10% Synergy $1.50
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.35
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+8% Synergy $9.15

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alora, Merry Thief // Folk Hero to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $3.19
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+14% Synergy $3.23

Utility Lands

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

Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+47% Synergy $0.07
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+47% Synergy $0.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+22% Synergy $3.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $1.99
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+16% Synergy $0.09
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+16% Synergy $0.14
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+16% Synergy $12.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $18.45
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+12% Synergy $0.89
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+11% Synergy $0.13
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+9% Synergy $46.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+34% Synergy $0.23
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+15% Synergy $0.69
Azorius Cluestone Azorius Cluestone
+15% Synergy $0.07
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.46
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $2.08
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.13

Lands

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

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+78% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+63% Synergy $3.55
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+46% Synergy $2.61
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+42% Synergy $0.26
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+37% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.16
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+28% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+27% Synergy $0.12
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+25% Synergy $7.57
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $4.81
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+23% Synergy $17.32
Study Study
+19% Synergy $0.33
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+17% Synergy $0.12
Gates of Istfell Gates of Istfell
+14% Synergy $0.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.07
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+13% Synergy $7.94
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+13% Synergy $0.05
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+12% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+11% Synergy $32.18
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+10% Synergy $5.85
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $13.51
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+9% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $11.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.38
Port Town Port Town
+2% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-1% Synergy $0.09
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Second Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Second Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Second Doctor Rose Tyler The Second Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Second Doctor Susan Foreman The Second Doctor // Susan Foreman
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
The Second Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Second Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Second Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Second Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Second Doctor Vislor Turlough The Second Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Second Doctor Yasmin Khan The Second Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Alora, Merry Thief Inspiring Leader Alora, Merry Thief // Inspiring Leader
Alora, Merry Thief Noble Heritage Alora, Merry Thief // Noble Heritage
Alora, Merry Thief Veteran Soldier Alora, Merry Thief // Veteran Soldier
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Siani, Eye of the Storm Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Flaming Fist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Flaming Fist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Noble Heritage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Radiant, Serra Archangel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Radiant, Serra Archangel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Radiant, Serra Archangel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Second Doctor Martha Jones The Second Doctor // Martha Jones
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
The Second Doctor Peri Brown The Second Doctor // Peri Brown
The Second Doctor Romana II The Second Doctor // Romana II

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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