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Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Price tag $0.17

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Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3405 Current Rank
#3251 Last Week
#3055 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef decks.

Kimahri, Valiant Guardian Kimahri, Valiant Guardian
+25% Synergy $0.23
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+24% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+56% Synergy $0.21
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+54% Synergy $0.13
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+54% Synergy $0.17
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+54% Synergy $0.55
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+50% Synergy $0.05
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+50% Synergy $0.06
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+48% Synergy $3.21
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+48% Synergy $1.27
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+46% Synergy $2.00
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+44% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+44% Synergy $0.27
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+42% Synergy $1.19
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+40% Synergy $1.23
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+40% Synergy $0.10
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+39% Synergy $0.62
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+37% Synergy $1.50
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+36% Synergy $0.43
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.24
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.59
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $48.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

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

Coiling Stalker Coiling Stalker
+40% Synergy $0.03
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+37% Synergy $0.24
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+30% Synergy $11.35
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+28% Synergy $0.20
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+28% Synergy $2.11
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+28% Synergy $27.42
Ice-Fang Coatl Ice-Fang Coatl
+27% Synergy $0.77
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+26% Synergy $0.41
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+25% Synergy $1.24
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+24% Synergy $4.13
Walker of Secret Ways Walker of Secret Ways
+24% Synergy $2.97
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+23% Synergy $1.85
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+23% Synergy $0.29
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.11
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+20% Synergy $0.26
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+19% Synergy $0.12
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+18% Synergy $0.23
Covert Technician Covert Technician
+18% Synergy $0.11
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+17% Synergy $0.11
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+17% Synergy $0.74
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+17% Synergy $0.29
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+16% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+16% Synergy $0.76
Watcher for Tomorrow Watcher for Tomorrow
+16% Synergy $0.23
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+15% Synergy $2.32
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+15% Synergy $3.73
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+15% Synergy $0.25
Clement, the Worrywort Clement, the Worrywort
+15% Synergy $0.24
Viridian Corrupter Viridian Corrupter
+15% Synergy $0.25
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+14% Synergy $0.21
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+14% Synergy $0.15
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+14% Synergy $1.53
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+14% Synergy $0.96
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.32
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+12% Synergy $16.55
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+12% Synergy $1.60
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+12% Synergy $8.83
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+12% Synergy $0.51
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+10% Synergy $2.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.98
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $3.91
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $2.89
Pond Prophet Pond Prophet
+8% Synergy $0.09
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+7% Synergy $0.22
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+5% Synergy $4.84
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+3% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $0.97
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-8% Synergy $9.23

Instants

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

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+17% Synergy $0.18
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+13% Synergy $0.17
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.51
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+11% Synergy $0.17
Corrupted Resolve Corrupted Resolve
+10% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.29
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.29
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+7% Synergy $0.21
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+7% Synergy $0.26
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+6% Synergy $0.09
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+6% Synergy $0.60
Voidslime Voidslime
+5% Synergy $0.65
Filter Out Filter Out
+5% Synergy $0.17
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $2.24
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+4% Synergy $4.90
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+4% Synergy $0.54
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.30
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $2.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+3% Synergy $0.08
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.15
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $4.71
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+2% Synergy $0.81
Evacuation Evacuation
+2% Synergy $0.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $1.59
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.25
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-2% Synergy $3.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-4% Synergy $11.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.65
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-14% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $1.75

Sorceries

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

Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+20% Synergy $0.25
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+20% Synergy $0.18
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+9% Synergy $0.79
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+9% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+8% Synergy $5.84
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+7% Synergy $0.19
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+7% Synergy $0.10
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+6% Synergy $0.26
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+6% Synergy $0.50
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+6% Synergy $0.11
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+5% Synergy $0.55
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+5% Synergy $0.67
Expand the Sphere Expand the Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.12
Into the North Into the North
+5% Synergy $0.99
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+5% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $1.41
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+4% Synergy $0.10
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.61
Neoform Neoform
+2% Synergy $0.89
Ponder Ponder
+1% Synergy $1.65
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
0% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $6.32
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
-1% Synergy $9.06
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-2% Synergy $0.78
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $19.06
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.77
Explore Explore
-6% Synergy $0.26
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $23.70
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-6% Synergy $1.43
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.45
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-20% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+18% Synergy $41.21
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.30
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $4.72
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+7% Synergy $1.82
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+5% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.45
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+3% Synergy $1.93
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
-1% Synergy $8.65
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $62.10

Enchantments

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

Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+28% Synergy $0.40
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+21% Synergy $1.93
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+21% Synergy $11.08
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+21% Synergy $10.46
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+20% Synergy $0.87
Smoke Shroud Smoke Shroud
+18% Synergy $0.24
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+14% Synergy $0.09
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+10% Synergy $1.00
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+8% Synergy $2.20
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+8% Synergy $0.12
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+7% Synergy $0.66
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+6% Synergy $0.11
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+6% Synergy $3.90
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.31
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+5% Synergy $5.06
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $3.16
Rancor Rancor
+4% Synergy $0.86
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+3% Synergy $0.39
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.28
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.01
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $0.88
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.51
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
-5% Synergy $3.43
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-7% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+9% Synergy $0.15

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+13% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+7% Synergy $0.66
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.34
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+6% Synergy $1.09
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $0.90
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.63
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+3% Synergy $0.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.41
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.13
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
0% Synergy $0.26
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $19.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $1.98
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-10% Synergy $1.01
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $29.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-14% Synergy $9.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+4% Synergy $0.30
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+4% Synergy $1.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-9% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+22% Synergy $0.62
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+19% Synergy $0.23
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+16% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.11
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+12% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+11% Synergy $0.33
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+10% Synergy $1.46
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+9% Synergy $0.50
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.45
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.15
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+5% Synergy $0.20
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.18
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.83
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.11
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+1% Synergy $0.29
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+1% Synergy $0.23
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
0% Synergy $1.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.06
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $3.53
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-7% Synergy $4.57
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-7% Synergy $8.57
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-8% Synergy $12.16
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-11% Synergy $0.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-19% Synergy $25.51

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Other Available Backgrounds

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