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Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $17.59

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%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Chaos plan in Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
+99% Synergy $12.59
Nephalia Smuggler Nephalia Smuggler
+99% Synergy $0.21
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+99% Synergy $0.33
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+99% Synergy $0.33
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+99% Synergy $2.03
Ethereal Usher Ethereal Usher
+99% Synergy $0.23
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+99% Synergy $0.27
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+99% Synergy $2.66
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+99% Synergy $0.73
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+99% Synergy $0.36
Jacob Hauken, Inspector Hauken's Insight Jacob Hauken, Inspector
+99% Synergy $0.45
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+99% Synergy $0.45
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+99% Synergy $0.32
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+99% Synergy $0.10
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+99% Synergy $0.28
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+99% Synergy $0.34
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection Nassari, Dean of Expression Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
+99% Synergy $0.25
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+99% Synergy $0.37
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.35
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+99% Synergy $5.34
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+99% Synergy $2.26
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+99% Synergy $2.46
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+99% Synergy $0.32
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+98% Synergy $0.26
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+98% Synergy $7.81
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+98% Synergy $10.59
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+98% Synergy $1.53
Port Razer Port Razer
+98% Synergy $0.86
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+97% Synergy $5.69
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+97% Synergy $0.25
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+97% Synergy $0.41
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+97% Synergy $0.27
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+95% Synergy $0.35
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+95% Synergy $0.50
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+92% Synergy $0.68
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+90% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+86% Synergy $1.24

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist's Chaos deck ahead.

You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+99% Synergy $0.26
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+98% Synergy $3.45
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+89% Synergy $2.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+58% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Chaos game plan forward for Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist.

Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+98% Synergy $6.77
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+97% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+61% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist Chaos decks.

Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+99% Synergy $1.84
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+99% Synergy $0.49
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+98% Synergy $0.41
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+98% Synergy $0.78
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+96% Synergy $2.01
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+94% Synergy $0.39

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Chaos strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+99% Synergy $0.36
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+99% Synergy $2.04
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+98% Synergy $1.44
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+98% Synergy $2.36
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+96% Synergy $0.59

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist Chaos decks.

Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+99% Synergy $0.24
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+99% Synergy $0.27
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+99% Synergy $2.17
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+89% Synergy $0.73
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+73% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+51% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist's Chaos strategy.

Forger's Foundry Forger's Foundry
+97% Synergy $0.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+93% Synergy $0.53
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+92% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+64% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+46% Synergy $2.02
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+44% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist's Chaos decks.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+92% Synergy $0.68
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+90% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+86% Synergy $1.24
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+74% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+40% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+33% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

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
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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