App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.40

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%
View Average Decklist All Ninjutsu Commanders

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster's Ninjutsu builds — cards that lean hardest into the Ninjutsu theme.

Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+95% Synergy $4.06
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+92% Synergy $3.57
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+92% Synergy $0.34
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+92% Synergy $3.39
Ingenious Infiltrator Ingenious Infiltrator
+90% Synergy $2.27
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+90% Synergy $7.92
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+89% Synergy $0.24
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+77% Synergy $10.29
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+76% Synergy $11.65
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
+76% Synergy $0.60

Top Cards

The staple cards most Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster Ninjutsu decks run as their core.

Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+74% Synergy $12.93
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
+74% Synergy $10.43
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+72% Synergy $1.99
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+72% Synergy $6.55

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $40.14
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+13% Synergy $44.92
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+9% Synergy $1.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $54.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $72.26

Creatures

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

Zareth San, the Trickster Zareth San, the Trickster
+57% Synergy $0.20
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
+57% Synergy $3.90
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+57% Synergy $0.90
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
+55% Synergy $15.87
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+53% Synergy $24.37
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+50% Synergy $10.47
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+49% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+47% Synergy $0.34
Biting-Palm Ninja Biting-Palm Ninja
+37% Synergy $0.37
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+36% Synergy $0.21
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+36% Synergy $3.61
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+35% Synergy $0.48
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+35% Synergy $6.26
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+34% Synergy $0.50
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+32% Synergy $0.44
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+29% Synergy $2.41
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+29% Synergy $1.78
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+21% Synergy $2.85
Floodpits Drowner Floodpits Drowner
+19% Synergy $0.30
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+19% Synergy $0.33
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+19% Synergy $1.40
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+19% Synergy $0.54
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
+19% Synergy $10.40
Refurbished Familiar Refurbished Familiar
+19% Synergy $0.27
Lazav, Wearer of Faces Lazav, Wearer of Faces
+19% Synergy $0.19
Saiba Cryptomancer Saiba Cryptomancer
+19% Synergy $0.26
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+19% Synergy $5.37
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
+19% Synergy $5.66
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+18% Synergy $0.24
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+18% Synergy $0.13
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+18% Synergy $0.28
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+18% Synergy $0.63
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+18% Synergy $1.34
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+18% Synergy $0.92
Walker of Secret Ways Walker of Secret Ways
+17% Synergy $2.02
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+17% Synergy $2.48
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+17% Synergy $6.66
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+17% Synergy $6.14
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+15% Synergy $0.26
Skullsnatcher Skullsnatcher
+15% Synergy $1.49
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+15% Synergy $11.25
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+14% Synergy $3.89
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+14% Synergy $4.45
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $0.99
Spellstutter Sprite Spellstutter Sprite
+14% Synergy $5.32
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+14% Synergy $0.35
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+14% Synergy $0.35
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+8% Synergy $2.69
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $47.63
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $4.86

Instants

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

Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+57% Synergy $0.69
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+28% Synergy $0.44
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+26% Synergy $0.40
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.56
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $5.19
Clutch of the Undercity Clutch of the Undercity
+19% Synergy $0.28
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+17% Synergy $0.75
Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.33
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+17% Synergy $0.56
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $0.99
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+15% Synergy $0.58
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+15% Synergy $1.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+15% Synergy $2.38
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+14% Synergy $13.61
Misdirection Misdirection
+14% Synergy $11.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.92
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+10% Synergy $0.23
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $0.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $2.39
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.54
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $2.42
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.57
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $4.15
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+0% Synergy $27.53
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+34% Synergy $3.31
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+33% Synergy $4.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.20
Midnight Recovery Midnight Recovery
+19% Synergy $0.11
Brainspoil Brainspoil
+19% Synergy $0.18
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+19% Synergy $0.19
Make an Example Make an Example
+18% Synergy $10.14
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+18% Synergy $0.77
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+17% Synergy $0.34
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+17% Synergy $3.90
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+16% Synergy $4.59
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+16% Synergy $0.29
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+16% Synergy $0.32
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $27.44
Reanimate Reanimate
+14% Synergy $8.61
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+14% Synergy $9.49
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+14% Synergy $3.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $38.15
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $9.97
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+10% Synergy $3.26
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $20.72
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+8% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+50% Synergy $0.39
Dino DNA Dino DNA
+19% Synergy $17.25
Shuriken Shuriken
+19% Synergy $0.30
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+19% Synergy $1.39
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+19% Synergy $6.98
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+18% Synergy $0.78
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+18% Synergy $16.79
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $3.25
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+18% Synergy $6.79
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $7.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.66
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $5.28
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $10.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Propaganda Propaganda
+22% Synergy $2.13
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+19% Synergy $4.20
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+18% Synergy $2.64
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+18% Synergy $2.69
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $3.88
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+17% Synergy $0.53
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+17% Synergy $2.69
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+16% Synergy $0.28
Smoke Shroud Smoke Shroud
+15% Synergy $0.21
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+14% Synergy $28.37
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+11% Synergy $0.59
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $4.33
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $5.49
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+16% Synergy $1.42
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+16% Synergy $0.32
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+15% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+54% Synergy $0.38
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+52% Synergy $0.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+41% Synergy $27.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+41% Synergy $0.95
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.40
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+27% Synergy $11.29
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+19% Synergy $0.22
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+17% Synergy $10.62
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+16% Synergy $0.86
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+16% Synergy $0.53
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+13% Synergy $2.09
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+11% Synergy $35.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.29
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $34.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+0% Synergy $63.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Bounty Board Bounty Board
+19% Synergy $2.02
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+19% Synergy $0.71
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+19% Synergy $0.40
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+18% Synergy $1.24
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+15% Synergy $14.50
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+15% Synergy $4.13
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+15% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+2% Synergy $0.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+1% Synergy $1.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+55% Synergy $5.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+40% Synergy $0.47
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+39% Synergy $7.43
Underground River Underground River
+39% Synergy $1.49
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+28% Synergy $0.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+24% Synergy $5.19
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+23% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+23% Synergy $28.38
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+23% Synergy $8.59
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+19% Synergy $0.19
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+18% Synergy $0.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.27
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $0.99
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+15% Synergy $10.09
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+15% Synergy $1.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+15% Synergy $27.44
Secluded Glen Secluded Glen
+14% Synergy $3.67
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+13% Synergy $0.31
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $6.83
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+13% Synergy $38.15
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+12% Synergy $0.41
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+11% Synergy $9.28
River of Tears River of Tears
+10% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.24
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+6% Synergy $2.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+5% Synergy $4.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $2.42
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.36
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
0% Synergy $14.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-12% Synergy $19.37
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-15% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-25% Synergy $0.32

Similar Commanders

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

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
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
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
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
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
Goro-Goro and Satoru Goro-Goro and Satoru
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
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