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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 Tempo game on their own.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+84% Synergy $16.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

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

Walker of Secret Ways Walker of Secret Ways
+99% Synergy $1.73
Lictor Lictor
+99% Synergy $0.29
Spectral Adversary Spectral Adversary
+99% Synergy $0.51
Dream Eater Dream Eater
+99% Synergy $0.24
Portal Mage Portal Mage
+99% Synergy $0.25
Scuttling Sentinel Scuttling Sentinel
+99% Synergy $0.25
Vendilion Clique Vendilion Clique
+99% Synergy $3.97
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+99% Synergy $0.38
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+99% Synergy $2.85
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+99% Synergy $0.18
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+99% Synergy $5.04
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+99% Synergy $0.29
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+99% Synergy $0.16
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+99% Synergy $0.46
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+99% Synergy $0.28
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+99% Synergy $1.98
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+99% Synergy $0.31
Biophagus Biophagus
+99% Synergy $15.35
Harbinger of the Tides Harbinger of the Tides
+99% Synergy $0.12
Subtlety Subtlety
+99% Synergy $11.66
Ice-Fang Coatl Ice-Fang Coatl
+99% Synergy $1.28
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+99% Synergy $0.35
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+98% Synergy $1.12
Merfolk Trickster Merfolk Trickster
+98% Synergy $0.37
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+98% Synergy $0.36
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+98% Synergy $5.25
Clement, the Worrywort Clement, the Worrywort
+98% Synergy $0.33
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+97% Synergy $3.07
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+97% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+97% Synergy $1.32
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+96% Synergy $6.01
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+96% Synergy $7.47
Endurance Endurance
+95% Synergy $3.38
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+95% Synergy $0.23
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+95% Synergy $2.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+93% Synergy $0.88
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+91% Synergy $8.68
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+89% Synergy $23.43
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+88% Synergy $30.20
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+85% Synergy $2.02
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+77% Synergy $4.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+72% Synergy $9.85
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+71% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+94% Synergy $8.98
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+92% Synergy $6.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+87% Synergy $6.91
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+84% Synergy $57.71
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+72% Synergy $1.20
Beast Within Beast Within
+51% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+95% Synergy $1.33
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+92% Synergy $31.59
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $6.78
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+88% Synergy $43.18
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+87% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Aether Vial Aether Vial
+99% Synergy $3.58
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+99% Synergy $40.84
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+99% Synergy $3.05

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Tempo strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef decks.

Equilibrium Equilibrium
+99% Synergy $3.60
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+99% Synergy $8.04
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+94% Synergy $14.22
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+93% Synergy $1.66
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+93% Synergy $13.16
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+91% Synergy $0.60
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+90% Synergy $3.59

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $28.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+77% Synergy $50.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+19% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef's Tempo decks.

Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+98% Synergy $0.36
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+95% Synergy $1.33
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+94% Synergy $0.91
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+94% Synergy $1.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+93% Synergy $0.88
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+90% Synergy $6.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+87% Synergy $6.91
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+80% Synergy $1.54
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+80% Synergy $4.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+74% Synergy $0.24
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+57% Synergy $4.44
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+56% Synergy $0.28
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+53% Synergy $0.98
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+52% Synergy $8.91
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+47% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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