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Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Price tag $0.51

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants
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Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Ninjutsu 40% Lands Matter 20%

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 // Raised by Giants's abilities and overall game plan.

Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+30% Synergy $0.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $2.32
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+28% Synergy $0.26
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+27% Synergy $2.59
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+27% Synergy $0.20
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+25% Synergy $0.07
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+25% Synergy $3.96
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+25% Synergy $3.14
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+21% Synergy $1.15

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 $5.83
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+15% Synergy $2.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.63
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $3.09
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+8% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $2.46
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.85
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.57
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.60
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+18% Synergy $0.38
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.35
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+18% Synergy $0.89
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+17% Synergy $0.31
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+13% Synergy $0.34
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+13% Synergy $0.25
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+12% Synergy $7.94
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+12% Synergy $3.37
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+12% Synergy $0.25
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+12% Synergy $0.34
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+11% Synergy $0.22
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+11% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+10% Synergy $0.88
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+10% Synergy $12.57
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+9% Synergy $0.34
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.17
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+8% Synergy $1.26
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+8% Synergy $2.90
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+5% Synergy $0.75
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+5% Synergy $0.61
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+4% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $5.26
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+3% Synergy $0.32
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+3% Synergy $3.13
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
0% Synergy $0.30
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
-1% Synergy $0.55
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $9.78
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-4% Synergy $0.30
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-11% Synergy $0.27

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 $7.88
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy $3.59
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+11% Synergy $0.48
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+10% Synergy $2.44
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+10% Synergy $0.34
Displace Displace
+10% Synergy $0.32
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+10% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.39
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $2.60
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+7% Synergy $0.32
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+6% Synergy $4.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $3.66
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.25
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+1% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.53
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $10.17
Beast Within Beast Within
-28% Synergy $0.73

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 $1.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $6.91
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+17% Synergy $1.45
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+16% Synergy $4.76
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+15% Synergy $0.33
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+15% Synergy $3.61
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $3.66
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+12% Synergy $0.18
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+12% Synergy $0.25
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+10% Synergy $0.20
Harmonize Harmonize
+6% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.45
Explore Explore
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $2.67
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+3% Synergy $0.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+20% Synergy $7.06
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+20% Synergy $0.37
Strider Harness Strider Harness
+16% Synergy $0.05
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy $6.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.25
Goggles of Night Goggles of Night
+12% Synergy $0.24
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $40.57
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $35.56
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+9% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+19% Synergy $0.31
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+16% Synergy $0.23
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+14% Synergy $0.44
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.07
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+11% Synergy $0.30
Colossification Colossification
+11% Synergy $0.87
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.74
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $1.83
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $31.78

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy $14.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.36
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+7% Synergy $0.37
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.38
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-10% Synergy $51.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $17.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $3.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $2.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.30
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.60
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-5% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.57

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 $0.30
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+18% Synergy $0.61
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.12
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.24
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+4% Synergy $0.40
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $19.60
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.32
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $20.52
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $12.86
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.04
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
0% Synergy $1.57
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $11.81
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-4% Synergy $1.15
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-7% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-8% Synergy $1.52
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-11% Synergy $9.47
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.19
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-13% Synergy $0.38
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-13% Synergy $4.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy $37.98
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-21% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants.

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:

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