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Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Price tag $0.37

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef
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Playstyle & Strategy

Ninjutsu 38% +1/+1 Counters 12% Infect 12% Control 6% Tempo 6%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+99% Synergy $0.20
Summon: Fenrir Summon: Fenrir
+99% Synergy $0.56
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+94% Synergy $0.42
Kappa Tech-Wrecker Kappa Tech-Wrecker
+66% Synergy $0.24
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+65% Synergy $1.39
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+59% Synergy $0.67
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+54% Synergy $0.22
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.36
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+48% Synergy $1.84
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+47% Synergy $1.05
Eternal of Harsh Truths Eternal of Harsh Truths
+33% Synergy $0.21
Loam Larva Loam Larva
+33% Synergy $0.08
Myr Scrapling Myr Scrapling
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ranging Raptors Ranging Raptors
+33% Synergy $0.46
Coiling Stalker Coiling Stalker
+33% Synergy $0.18
Purestrain Genestealer Purestrain Genestealer
+33% Synergy $0.38
Ichorspit Basilisk Ichorspit Basilisk
+33% Synergy $0.32
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+33% Synergy $0.25
Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+33% Synergy $0.29
Permeating Mass Permeating Mass
+33% Synergy $0.29
Copper Longlegs Copper Longlegs
+33% Synergy $0.21
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+33% Synergy $0.34
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+33% Synergy $0.30
Pawpatch Recruit Pawpatch Recruit
+33% Synergy $0.56
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+33% Synergy $0.32
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+32% Synergy $1.68
Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+32% Synergy $0.86
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+32% Synergy $5.04
Green Slime Green Slime
+32% Synergy $1.98
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+32% Synergy $0.31
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+32% Synergy $7.14
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+32% Synergy $3.98
Bloated Contaminator Bloated Contaminator
+32% Synergy $4.32
Merfolk Branchwalker Merfolk Branchwalker
+32% Synergy $0.30
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+32% Synergy $1.12
Tainted Observer Tainted Observer
+32% Synergy $0.26
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+31% Synergy $0.67
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+30% Synergy $1.32
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+29% Synergy $0.22
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+28% Synergy $2.21
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $6.71
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+27% Synergy $0.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+27% Synergy $0.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.32
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+25% Synergy $2.89
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.30
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+20% Synergy $3.84
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+15% Synergy $2.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+10% Synergy $4.84
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+98% Synergy $1.71
Corrupted Resolve Corrupted Resolve
+33% Synergy $0.28
Aspirant's Ascent Aspirant's Ascent
+33% Synergy $0.16
Invigorate Invigorate
+33% Synergy $0.29
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+33% Synergy $0.24
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+33% Synergy $0.28
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+32% Synergy $0.95
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+32% Synergy $1.03
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+32% Synergy $2.33
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+32% Synergy $0.65
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+32% Synergy $0.33
Unsummon Unsummon
+32% Synergy $0.25
Overprotect Overprotect
+31% Synergy $1.58
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+31% Synergy $0.33
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+30% Synergy $0.31
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+29% Synergy $0.38
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+27% Synergy $8.98
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+26% Synergy $3.38
Opt Opt
+26% Synergy $0.23
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+25% Synergy $6.52
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+24% Synergy $1.25
Harrow Harrow
+21% Synergy $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+20% Synergy $0.73
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $3.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $1.20
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef.

Ghostform Ghostform
+33% Synergy $0.23
Noxious Assault Noxious Assault
+33% Synergy $0.27
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+33% Synergy $0.75
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+32% Synergy $0.51
Carnivorous Canopy Carnivorous Canopy
+32% Synergy $0.30
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+32% Synergy $0.38
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+31% Synergy $0.14
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+31% Synergy $0.37
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+31% Synergy $0.75
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+30% Synergy $1.53
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+27% Synergy $10.94
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+20% Synergy $1.20
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.45
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+0% Synergy $2.88
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+42% Synergy $2.28
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+33% Synergy $2.90
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+33% Synergy $5.46
Aether Vial Aether Vial
+33% Synergy $3.58
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+32% Synergy $31.63
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+32% Synergy $1.62
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+32% Synergy $3.44
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+31% Synergy $9.50
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+29% Synergy $4.55
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+26% Synergy $0.40

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef decks.

Curse of Predation Curse of Predation
+33% Synergy $0.28
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+33% Synergy $3.89
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+33% Synergy $0.21
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+32% Synergy $0.31
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.61
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+32% Synergy $0.23
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+32% Synergy $19.49
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.46
Bounty of the Luxa Bounty of the Luxa
+32% Synergy $0.20
Rancor Rancor
+31% Synergy $1.55
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+30% Synergy $5.72
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+29% Synergy $0.31
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+27% Synergy $9.31
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+26% Synergy $32.89
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+15% Synergy $3.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef +1/+1 Counters decks.

Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+94% Synergy $18.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+48% Synergy $28.30
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+33% Synergy $34.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.40
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+32% Synergy $10.83
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+31% Synergy $0.80
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+29% Synergy $0.35
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+26% Synergy $0.42
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $2.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.26
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+14% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $16.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $50.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+33% Synergy $12.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.59
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-29% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+76% Synergy $0.37
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+50% Synergy $0.26
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+37% Synergy $0.38
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+33% Synergy $0.35
Mirrex Mirrex
+32% Synergy $0.87
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+31% Synergy $6.12
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+29% Synergy $0.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+29% Synergy $6.12
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+28% Synergy $0.16
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+28% Synergy $1.44
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $6.71
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+27% Synergy $0.91
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+27% Synergy $1.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+27% Synergy $0.88
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+26% Synergy $0.61
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+24% Synergy $4.44
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+22% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+21% Synergy $0.34
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+20% Synergy $0.98
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+20% Synergy $1.62
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+18% Synergy $8.91
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+17% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+13% Synergy $0.36
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+13% Synergy $4.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.37
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+11% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
-29% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
-29% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef: +1/+1 Counters.

Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Alora, Merry Thief Feywild Visitor Alora, Merry Thief // Feywild Visitor
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kodama of the East Tree Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kodama of the East Tree
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Sword Coast Sailor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Thrasios, Triton Hero Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Thirteenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Thirteenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Thirteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Thirteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Thirteenth Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Thirteenth Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Thirteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Thirteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Feywild Visitor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Feywild Visitor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dungeon Delver Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dungeon Delver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Acolyte of Bahamut Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Acolyte of Bahamut
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cloakwood Hermit Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cloakwood Hermit
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Halana, Kessig Ranger Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Thrasios, Triton Hero Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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