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Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster: Ninjas
Price tag $0.36

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster Ninjas game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Ninjas plan in Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+99% Synergy $2.42
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
+99% Synergy $9.52
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+99% Synergy $0.42
Titan of Littjara Titan of Littjara
+99% Synergy $7.75
Walker of Secret Ways Walker of Secret Ways
+98% Synergy $2.19
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+98% Synergy $3.74
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+97% Synergy $14.55
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+97% Synergy $13.55
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+96% Synergy $5.10
Gudul Lurker Gudul Lurker
+96% Synergy $0.70
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+96% Synergy $0.57
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+95% Synergy $15.75
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+95% Synergy $4.47
Skullsnatcher Skullsnatcher
+95% Synergy $1.55
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+95% Synergy $4.37
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+94% Synergy $0.36
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+94% Synergy $13.33
Mist-Cloaked Herald Mist-Cloaked Herald
+93% Synergy $0.58
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+93% Synergy $0.57
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+93% Synergy $25.04
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+93% Synergy $3.69
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+92% Synergy $3.03
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+92% Synergy $1.64
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+92% Synergy $6.01
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+92% Synergy $1.98
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+92% Synergy $0.32
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+91% Synergy $2.34
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+90% Synergy $9.63
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+90% Synergy $0.38
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+90% Synergy $1.84
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+89% Synergy $0.36
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+89% Synergy $0.27
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+89% Synergy $2.65
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+88% Synergy $0.36
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+87% Synergy $52.17
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+81% Synergy $2.20
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+100% Synergy $0.54

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's Ninjas deck ahead.

Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+98% Synergy $0.67
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+96% Synergy $0.49
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+86% Synergy $0.28
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+84% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy $7.11
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+84% Synergy $3.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Ninjas game plan forward for Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster.

Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+99% Synergy $0.70
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+96% Synergy $0.38
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+95% Synergy $9.42
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+94% Synergy $3.75
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+91% Synergy $16.88
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+88% Synergy $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+75% Synergy $4.98
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+65% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster Ninjas decks.

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+99% Synergy $0.69
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+90% Synergy $0.45

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Ninjas strategy in Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster decks.

Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+97% Synergy $4.57
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+97% Synergy $0.45
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+96% Synergy $0.98
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+91% Synergy $1.44
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+87% Synergy $14.98

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's Ninjas game plan.

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+97% Synergy $1.97
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+94% Synergy $14.81

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster Ninjas decks.

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+95% Synergy $0.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+92% Synergy $38.10
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+92% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+82% Synergy $31.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+73% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+64% Synergy $2.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's Ninjas strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's Ninjas decks.

Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+86% Synergy $2.49
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+84% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+84% Synergy $7.11
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+76% Synergy $10.63
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $4.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+64% Synergy $27.85
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+61% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+60% Synergy $7.35
Underground River Underground River
+60% Synergy $1.42
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+56% Synergy $0.70
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+53% Synergy $0.38
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+52% Synergy $12.40
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+46% Synergy $2.51
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+35% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
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
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
Goro-Goro and Satoru Goro-Goro and Satoru
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
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

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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