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Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Price tag $0.50

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Ninjutsu 40% Lands Matter 20%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4531 Current Rank
#4501 Past 2 Years
25 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants's abilities and overall game plan.

Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+30% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy in 56% of decks $1.86
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+28% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.25
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.84
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+27% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.23
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+25% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.09
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+25% Synergy in 28% of decks $3.90
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.29
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+24% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.29
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants decks.

Three Visits Three Visits
+21% Synergy in 44% of decks $5.20
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+15% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.58
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy in 52% of decks $1.01
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.49
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy in 52% of decks $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy in 28% of decks $2.16
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy in 48% of decks $4.36
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.56

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.36
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.37
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.32
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.97
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.27
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.40
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.22
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $7.02
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.35
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.27
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.36
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.21
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.21
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.24
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $11.94
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.31
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.22
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.23
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.26
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.32
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+5% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.64
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.68
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.36
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy in 28% of decks $5.37
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+3% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.35
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.49
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.20
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.43
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
-1% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.14
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy in 24% of decks $8.20
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-11% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants safe.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+15% Synergy in 26% of decks $8.91
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.70
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.51
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.30
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.29
Displace Displace
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.27
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.60
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.67
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.34
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy in 24% of decks $3.23
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.15
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.37
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.53
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy in 16% of decks $12.16
Beast Within Beast Within
-28% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.76

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants's game plan and control the board.

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+27% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy in 28% of decks $6.55
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.94
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+16% Synergy in 24% of decks $4.38
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.47
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.93
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.23
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.29
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.22
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.33
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.43
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.26
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.56
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.06

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.75
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Strider Harness Strider Harness
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.07
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $5.92
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.97
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.24
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $42.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $34.32
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+19% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.29
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.37
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.08
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.27
Colossification Colossification
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.89
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.63
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.68
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $28.84

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $12.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.37
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.46
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy in 12% of decks $46.42
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy in 12% of decks $14.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy in 32% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.33
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.39
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy in 68% of decks $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+19% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.30
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+18% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.42
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+14% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.14
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.10
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.30
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.40
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $19.10
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $20.43
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $11.89
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $16.26
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
0% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.77
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy in 18% of decks $12.82
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.40
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-7% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.31
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-8% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.44
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-11% Synergy in 32% of decks $9.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.25
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-13% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.35
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-13% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.80
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy in 16% of decks $35.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-21% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.24

Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants Deck Stats

Based on 25 Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 25
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 36

Lands: 22 basic, 14 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
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
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Sword Coast Sailor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Sword Coast Sailor Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Sword Coast Sailor
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Master Chef Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
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 Master Chef Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Master Chef
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 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
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

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