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Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Ninjutsu 48% Ninjas 15% Theft 7% Aggro 4% Graveyard 4% Midrange 4% Rats 4% Rogues 4% Tempo 4% Toolbox 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4193 Current Rank
#3420 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster decks.

PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+20% Synergy $0.27
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+19% Synergy $0.26
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Omnipotent Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
+18% Synergy $0.15

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+44% Synergy $0.19
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+44% Synergy $0.24
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+42% Synergy $6.42
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+42% Synergy $2.52
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+41% Synergy $1.20
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+40% Synergy $1.07
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+39% Synergy $1.00
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+38% Synergy $0.21
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+35% Synergy $1.16
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+35% Synergy $3.34

Top Cards

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

Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+35% Synergy $0.75
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+31% Synergy $0.35
Dokuchi Silencer Dokuchi Silencer
+31% Synergy $0.12
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+30% Synergy $1.37
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+30% Synergy $8.51
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+28% Synergy $0.54
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+28% Synergy $0.33
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+18% Synergy $1.57
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+24% Synergy $1.27
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+11% Synergy $0.80
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $16.20
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $49.41
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-15% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nezumi Prowler Nezumi Prowler
+28% Synergy $0.15
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+26% Synergy $0.05
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+26% Synergy $14.15
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+25% Synergy $2.38
Biting-Palm Ninja Biting-Palm Ninja
+24% Synergy $0.22
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+21% Synergy $10.74
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+20% Synergy $0.10
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+19% Synergy $27.68
Zareth San, the Trickster Zareth San, the Trickster
+18% Synergy $0.13
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+18% Synergy $0.16
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+18% Synergy $0.58
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+17% Synergy $1.58
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+17% Synergy $1.77
Nezumi Informant Nezumi Informant
+17% Synergy $0.28
Refurbished Familiar Refurbished Familiar
+17% Synergy $0.19
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+16% Synergy $0.13
Covert Technician Covert Technician
+16% Synergy $0.08
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+15% Synergy $1.08
Walker of Secret Ways Walker of Secret Ways
+15% Synergy $2.90
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+15% Synergy $0.32
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+14% Synergy $0.17
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+14% Synergy $0.15
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+14% Synergy $0.19
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+14% Synergy $0.22
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $2.67
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.28
Smirking Spelljacker Smirking Spelljacker
+14% Synergy $0.57
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+13% Synergy $0.30
Okiba-Gang Shinobi Okiba-Gang Shinobi
+13% Synergy $1.44
Throatseeker Throatseeker
+13% Synergy $0.16
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+13% Synergy $2.82
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+12% Synergy $0.21
Skullsnatcher Skullsnatcher
+12% Synergy $1.32
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+12% Synergy $0.14
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+12% Synergy $0.11
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+12% Synergy $0.07
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+12% Synergy $0.15
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+10% Synergy $0.43
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+10% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+9% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+9% Synergy $1.11
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+9% Synergy $8.45
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+8% Synergy $0.11
Tormented Soul Tormented Soul
+8% Synergy $0.72
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+8% Synergy $0.64
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+8% Synergy $2.82
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+7% Synergy $0.18
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $10.40
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+6% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster safe.

Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+19% Synergy $0.60
Resculpt Resculpt
+16% Synergy $0.30
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+15% Synergy $0.57
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+12% Synergy $1.81
Evacuation Evacuation
+12% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.96
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+9% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+9% Synergy $0.21
Perplex Perplex
+9% Synergy $0.68
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.47
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.30
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.49
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.25
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+4% Synergy $2.65
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.44
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $2.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.97
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.42
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $0.80
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
0% Synergy $4.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.81
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.76
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $2.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $44.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $18.70
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.66
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $3.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's game plan and control the board.

Unearth Unearth
+11% Synergy $0.45
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+10% Synergy $4.65
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+10% Synergy $0.71
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+9% Synergy $0.17
Victimize Victimize
+8% Synergy $0.44
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.22
Dread Return Dread Return
+8% Synergy $0.32
Kaito's Pursuit Kaito's Pursuit
+8% Synergy $0.03
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+6% Synergy $2.81
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+6% Synergy $3.20
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $5.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.86
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+9% Synergy $2.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.26
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $0.85
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $4.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+15% Synergy $1.10
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+15% Synergy $0.18
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $1.06
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+8% Synergy $0.71
Smoke Shroud Smoke Shroud
+7% Synergy $0.23
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+4% Synergy $0.79
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+3% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $2.48
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-2% Synergy $3.99
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-3% Synergy $1.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.69
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+25% Synergy $21.60
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+19% Synergy $0.32
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+19% Synergy $1.27
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+9% Synergy $0.96

Utility Lands

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

Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+18% Synergy $0.29
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.33
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.11
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+7% Synergy $0.38
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.91
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.30
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+3% Synergy $0.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $7.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-22% Synergy $0.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-27% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $2.95
Bounty Board Bounty Board
+11% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.38
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+19% Synergy $11.65
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+18% Synergy $2.35
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+16% Synergy $0.19
River of Tears River of Tears
+15% Synergy $0.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+12% Synergy $0.21
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.03
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+8% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.23
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.55
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $5.69
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.19
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.45
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+3% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
+3% Synergy $0.87
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+2% Synergy $0.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.27
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+1% Synergy $0.08
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $16.87
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-2% Synergy $9.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.21
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-9% Synergy $1.44
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-9% Synergy $21.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.15
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-15% Synergy $7.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-15% Synergy $15.64
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-20% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster.

Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Sword Coast Sailor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor
Alora, Merry Thief Feywild Visitor Alora, Merry Thief // Feywild Visitor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Goro-Goro and Satoru Goro-Goro and Satoru
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dungeon Delver Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dungeon Delver
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sengir, the Dark Baron Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Candlekeep Sage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Feywild Visitor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Feywild Visitor
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shameless Charlatan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Candlekeep Sage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage

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