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Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 36% Shapeshifters 14% Aggro 5% Theft 5% Unblockable 5% Aikido 2% Attack Triggers 2% Bounce 2% Chaos 2% Devotion 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2958 Current Rank
#3427 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan decks.

Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+21% Synergy $0.13
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+4% Synergy $3.69

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan's abilities and overall game plan.

Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+59% Synergy $3.25
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+56% Synergy $2.02
Nascent Metamorph Nascent Metamorph
+56% Synergy $0.15
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+53% Synergy $0.40
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+52% Synergy $1.03
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+48% Synergy $0.30
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+48% Synergy $0.63
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+45% Synergy $0.09
Mirror Image Mirror Image
+45% Synergy $0.30
Clone Clone
+44% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+42% Synergy $0.61
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+42% Synergy $0.54
Body Double Body Double
+42% Synergy $0.12
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+41% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+39% Synergy $2.84
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+39% Synergy $5.01
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+33% Synergy $0.29
Resculpt Resculpt
+23% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-8% Synergy $4.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-25% Synergy $1.60

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+47% Synergy $4.63
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+39% Synergy $3.79
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+37% Synergy $4.75
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+36% Synergy $0.22
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+34% Synergy $0.20
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+33% Synergy $2.20
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+31% Synergy $5.47
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+30% Synergy $3.02
Copycrook Copycrook
+28% Synergy $0.14
Phantom Steed Phantom Steed
+25% Synergy $0.44
Loyal Drake Loyal Drake
+23% Synergy $0.15
Benthic Anomaly Benthic Anomaly
+23% Synergy $0.48
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+23% Synergy $0.26
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+22% Synergy $26.89
Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+22% Synergy $0.12
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+21% Synergy $3.45
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+20% Synergy $3.39
Identity Thief Identity Thief
+20% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+19% Synergy $7.64
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+19% Synergy $6.70
Hulking Metamorph Hulking Metamorph
+18% Synergy $0.12
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+18% Synergy $1.27
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+18% Synergy $8.46
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $8.16
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+16% Synergy $23.95
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+16% Synergy $1.94
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+16% Synergy $0.16
Pirated Copy Pirated Copy
+16% Synergy $16.75
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+16% Synergy $0.69
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+16% Synergy $0.54
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+14% Synergy $1.04
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+14% Synergy $29.25
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+13% Synergy $7.89
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+13% Synergy $0.17
Quicksilver Gargantuan Quicksilver Gargantuan
+13% Synergy $0.52
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+12% Synergy $5.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $2.99
Grell Philosopher Grell Philosopher
+10% Synergy $0.47
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+10% Synergy $1.28
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+9% Synergy $0.49
Mistblade Shinobi Mistblade Shinobi
+9% Synergy $3.29
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+9% Synergy $1.43
Duplicant Duplicant
+8% Synergy $0.26
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+8% Synergy $14.17
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $1.73
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.09
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-2% Synergy $0.27
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-11% Synergy $3.87

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan safe.

Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+32% Synergy $0.50
See Double See Double
+25% Synergy $0.45
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+25% Synergy $0.76
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.20
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+19% Synergy $0.16
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+15% Synergy $4.56
Domineering Will Domineering Will
+12% Synergy $0.42
Twincast Twincast
+12% Synergy $3.82
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+11% Synergy $1.71
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+11% Synergy $0.12
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+11% Synergy $0.15
Grip of Phyresis Grip of Phyresis
+10% Synergy $0.43
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+9% Synergy $0.82
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+9% Synergy $0.42
Leadership Vacuum Leadership Vacuum
+9% Synergy $0.48
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+8% Synergy $1.26
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.83
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+8% Synergy $0.35
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $0.19
Commandeer Commandeer
+6% Synergy $1.00
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+6% Synergy $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+5% Synergy $0.58
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $2.42
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+3% Synergy $0.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $2.28
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $5.74
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.83
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
-3% Synergy $0.36
Rewind Rewind
-3% Synergy $0.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.76
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-15% Synergy $1.52
Swan Song Swan Song
-15% Synergy $8.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-17% Synergy $46.95
Pongify Pongify
-20% Synergy $1.81
High Tide High Tide
-28% Synergy $1.03

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan's game plan and control the board.

Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+32% Synergy $0.24
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+23% Synergy $3.77
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+21% Synergy $1.78
Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+18% Synergy $0.23
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+17% Synergy $0.27
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+16% Synergy $2.02
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+15% Synergy $8.76
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+14% Synergy $0.52
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.21
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.57
Bribery Bribery
+6% Synergy $5.65
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.12
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $36.04
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+36% Synergy $0.64
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+34% Synergy $3.49
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+22% Synergy $1.12
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+22% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.21
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+18% Synergy $0.24
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+13% Synergy $1.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.14
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+10% Synergy $1.72
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+9% Synergy $0.34
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $9.98
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $7.42

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Metamorphic Alteration Metamorphic Alteration
+30% Synergy $0.27
Endless Evil Endless Evil
+28% Synergy $2.90
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+23% Synergy $0.81
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+22% Synergy $0.94
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+16% Synergy $3.91
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+13% Synergy $3.04
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+12% Synergy $1.03
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+12% Synergy $0.44
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $0.67
Followed Footsteps Followed Footsteps
+9% Synergy $2.14
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+8% Synergy $0.12
Control Magic Control Magic
+8% Synergy $0.83
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+8% Synergy $0.36
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $4.50
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.29

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+34% Synergy $0.51
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+25% Synergy $0.11
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+25% Synergy $0.07
Vesuva Vesuva
+22% Synergy $3.90
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.39
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+15% Synergy $1.75
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+14% Synergy $9.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy $0.13
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.22
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+9% Synergy $1.93
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+8% Synergy $0.14
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $3.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.61
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.59
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.65
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $18.45
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-4% Synergy $10.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $39.21
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $1.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+41% Synergy $3.91
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+16% Synergy $2.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.43
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+10% Synergy $0.26
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+9% Synergy $2.74
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.47
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-2% Synergy $1.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.52

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan.

Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Tenth Doctor Romana II The Tenth Doctor // Romana II
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Shameless Charlatan Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Shameless Charlatan
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Ravos, Soultender Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ravos, Soultender // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Ninth Doctor Romana II The Ninth Doctor // Romana II
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
The Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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