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Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.87

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Foretell 29% Adventures 14% Bounce 14% Chaos 14% Exile 14% Unblockable 14%

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 // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+84% Synergy $0.23
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+84% Synergy $3.00
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+83% Synergy $0.21
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+82% Synergy $0.21
Moonshae Pixie Moonshae Pixie
+79% Synergy $0.12
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+79% Synergy $0.10
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+78% Synergy $0.25
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+78% Synergy $0.25
Two-Headed Hunter Two-Headed Hunter
+70% Synergy $0.04
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+68% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+67% Synergy $0.11
Minecart Daredevil Minecart Daredevil
+65% Synergy $0.04
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+64% Synergy $0.14
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+62% Synergy $1.64
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+62% Synergy $2.61
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+59% Synergy $0.16
Rimrock Knight Rimrock Knight
+57% Synergy $0.07
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+57% Synergy $0.10
Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+57% Synergy $0.19
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+57% Synergy $0.12

Creatures

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

Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
+56% Synergy $0.12
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+56% Synergy $1.37
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+53% Synergy $0.50
Ratcatcher Trainee Ratcatcher Trainee
+53% Synergy $0.05
Bellowing Bruiser Bellowing Bruiser
+53% Synergy $0.06
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+53% Synergy $0.05
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+53% Synergy $0.06
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+53% Synergy $0.08
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+53% Synergy $0.05
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+51% Synergy $7.06
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+47% Synergy $0.13
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+47% Synergy $0.07
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+47% Synergy $0.06
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+44% Synergy $0.11
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+44% Synergy $0.16
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+42% Synergy $0.11
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+37% Synergy $2.69
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+37% Synergy $3.54
Sea Hag Sea Hag
+37% Synergy $0.08
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+36% Synergy $0.10
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+36% Synergy $0.09
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+36% Synergy $0.34
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+35% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+35% Synergy $8.45
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+35% Synergy $1.68
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.58
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.14
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+30% Synergy $8.65
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+28% Synergy $8.24
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+28% Synergy $0.04
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+27% Synergy $0.11
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+25% Synergy $1.78
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+25% Synergy $0.22
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+25% Synergy $1.84
Storyteller Pixie Storyteller Pixie
+23% Synergy $0.11
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+20% Synergy $0.41
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+19% Synergy $1.29
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+17% Synergy $0.18
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+17% Synergy $0.03
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+17% Synergy $0.05
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+17% Synergy $0.08
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+16% Synergy $3.46
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+16% Synergy $0.15
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.36
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+15% Synergy $8.74
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.38
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+13% Synergy $0.29
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+13% Synergy $0.23
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+8% Synergy $1.08
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+8% Synergy $1.19

Instants

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

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+30% Synergy $0.29
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $0.13
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+22% Synergy $9.25
Suspend Suspend
+14% Synergy $0.29
Prismari Command Prismari Command
0% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-24% Synergy $0.54
Counterspell Counterspell
-33% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

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

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+25% Synergy $0.43
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+20% Synergy $1.25
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+19% Synergy $0.19
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+16% Synergy $1.28
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+16% Synergy $1.09
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+15% Synergy $0.33
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy $0.16
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.99
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-6% Synergy $0.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+56% Synergy $0.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.25
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+19% Synergy $2.16

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+36% Synergy $1.27

Utility Lands

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

Restless Spire Restless Spire
+41% Synergy $0.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+26% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+23% Synergy $1.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $1.38
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+19% Synergy $0.38
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+14% Synergy $0.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $1.83
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+47% Synergy $0.08
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+31% Synergy $0.23
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+20% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+14% Synergy $0.33
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+13% Synergy $2.41
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.13
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+9% Synergy $15.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $15.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-5% Synergy $0.32
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $23.48
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-10% Synergy $17.87
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy $3.37
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-15% Synergy $0.63
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy $0.14
Training Center Training Center
-18% Synergy $10.00

Similar Commanders

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

The Thirteenth Doctor Donna Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Donna Noble
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
The Thirteenth Doctor Yasmin Khan The Thirteenth Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Twelfth Doctor Romana II The Twelfth Doctor // Romana II
Alora, Merry Thief Dragon Cultist Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Alora, Merry Thief Popular Entertainer Alora, Merry Thief // Popular Entertainer
Alora, Merry Thief Street Urchin Alora, Merry Thief // Street Urchin
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
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
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
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
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Candlekeep Sage Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Candlekeep Sage
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Clan Crafter Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Clan Crafter
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Dungeon Delver Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Dungeon Delver
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Feywild Visitor Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Feywild Visitor
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Shameless Charlatan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Shameless Charlatan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Sword Coast Sailor Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Sword Coast Sailor
The Tenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Tenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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