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Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.56

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 84% of decks $0.38
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+84% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.43
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+83% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.32
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+82% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.27
Moonshae Pixie Moonshae Pixie
+79% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.11
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+79% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.16
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+78% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.31
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+78% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.38
Two-Headed Hunter Two-Headed Hunter
+70% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.25
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+68% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.21

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 in 71% of decks $0.31
Minecart Daredevil Minecart Daredevil
+65% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.15
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+64% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.30
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+62% Synergy in 63% of decks $2.74
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+62% Synergy in 63% of decks $3.40
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+59% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.28
Rimrock Knight Rimrock Knight
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.10
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.14
Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.21
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+57% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.15

Creatures

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

Fang Dragon Fang Dragon
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.29
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.71
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+53% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.65
Ratcatcher Trainee Ratcatcher Trainee
+53% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.23
Bellowing Bruiser Bellowing Bruiser
+53% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.17
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+53% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.22
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+53% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.25
Merfolk Secretkeeper Merfolk Secretkeeper
+53% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.24
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+53% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.20
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+51% Synergy in 53% of decks $8.83
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+47% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.25
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+47% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.23
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+47% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.31
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+44% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.18
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+44% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.22
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+42% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.26
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+37% Synergy in 44% of decks $5.94
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+37% Synergy in 42% of decks $6.18
Sea Hag Sea Hag
+37% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.08
Bilbo, Retired Burglar Bilbo, Retired Burglar
+36% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.22
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+36% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.19
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+36% Synergy in 37% of decks $2.17
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+35% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.30
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+35% Synergy in 38% of decks $6.79
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+35% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.08
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy in 44% of decks $2.00
Amethyst Dragon Amethyst Dragon
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.26
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $7.47
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+28% Synergy in 32% of decks $6.43
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.21
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+27% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.30
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.57
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.26
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.28
Storyteller Pixie Storyteller Pixie
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.26
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.34
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+17% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.61
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.22
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.19
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.26
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $9.09
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.46
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $9.94
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.40
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+13% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.38
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+13% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.30
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+8% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.87
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+8% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.77

Instants

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

Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.39
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.26
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $16.21
Suspend Suspend
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.45
Prismari Command Prismari Command
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-24% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.98
Counterspell Counterspell
-33% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.36

Sorceries

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

Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.05
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.83
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.33
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $7.21
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.52
Ravenform Ravenform
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.19
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-6% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $2.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy in 37% of decks $4.83

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 in 29% of decks $2.86
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.43

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 in 38% of decks $2.69

Utility Lands

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

Restless Spire Restless Spire
+41% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy in 16% of decks $27.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy in 32% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+26% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+23% Synergy in 79% of decks $1.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.96
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy in 53% of decks $11.99
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+19% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.61
Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.93
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.27

Lands

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

Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+47% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.24
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+31% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+20% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+14% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.38
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+13% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.23
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+12% Synergy in 37% of decks $4.98
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $14.82
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $20.95
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy in 84% of decks $0.22
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-5% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.35
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy in 21% of decks $33.29
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-10% Synergy in 37% of decks $10.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.54
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-15% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.28
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-16% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Training Center Training Center
-18% Synergy in 26% of decks $17.71

Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist Deck Stats

Based on 19 Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 38
  • Instant 5
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 4
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 36

Lands: 23 basic, 13 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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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
Okaun, Eye of Chaos Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom Okaun, Eye of Chaos // Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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