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Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Sword Coast Sailor
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Marauding Brinefang Marauding Brinefang
+100% Synergy $0.07
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+99% Synergy $0.39
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+99% Synergy $2.52
Conspiracy Unraveler Conspiracy Unraveler
+99% Synergy $0.24
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+99% Synergy $0.60
Star Whale Star Whale
+99% Synergy $0.89
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+96% Synergy $4.40
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+94% Synergy $4.13
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+91% Synergy $7.48
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+87% Synergy $0.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+77% Synergy $0.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+76% Synergy $2.18
Gateway Sneak Gateway Sneak
+50% Synergy $0.09
Raven Guild Master Raven Guild Master
+50% Synergy $1.09
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+50% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Entrancer Riptide Entrancer
+50% Synergy $1.31
Zephyr Winder Zephyr Winder
+50% Synergy $0.11
Aethersquall Ancient Aethersquall Ancient
+50% Synergy $0.16
Aethertide Whale Aethertide Whale
+50% Synergy $0.12
Amugaba Amugaba
+50% Synergy $0.42
Benthic Behemoth Benthic Behemoth
+50% Synergy $0.69
Goliath Sphinx Goliath Sphinx
+50% Synergy $0.04
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+49% Synergy $0.14
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+49% Synergy $2.00
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+49% Synergy $0.22
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+49% Synergy $0.55
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+49% Synergy $0.17
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+49% Synergy $3.40
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+49% Synergy $5.21
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+49% Synergy $0.15
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+49% Synergy $1.85
Frost Titan Frost Titan
+49% Synergy $0.49
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+49% Synergy $0.23
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+49% Synergy $0.53
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+49% Synergy $0.17
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+49% Synergy $0.27
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+48% Synergy $0.50
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+48% Synergy $0.56
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+48% Synergy $0.29
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+48% Synergy $1.24
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+48% Synergy $0.30
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+47% Synergy $0.35
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+47% Synergy $0.52
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+47% Synergy $37.10
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+47% Synergy $0.12
Guile Guile
+47% Synergy $0.72
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+47% Synergy $0.54
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+44% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+43% Synergy $0.12
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+40% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor safe.

Misdirection Misdirection
+95% Synergy $5.95
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+65% Synergy $1.15
High Tide High Tide
+55% Synergy $1.29
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+49% Synergy $0.51
Dissipate Dissipate
+47% Synergy $0.06
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+47% Synergy $0.14
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+46% Synergy $0.26
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+46% Synergy $1.03
Cancel Cancel
+45% Synergy $0.27
Filter Out Filter Out
+44% Synergy $0.17
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+43% Synergy $0.21
Disallow Disallow
+43% Synergy $1.90
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+43% Synergy $0.54
Dispel Dispel
+40% Synergy $0.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+38% Synergy $0.17
Counterspell Counterspell
+32% Synergy $1.65
Resculpt Resculpt
+28% Synergy $0.29
Swan Song Swan Song
+25% Synergy $6.09
Aetherize Aetherize
+24% Synergy $0.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+21% Synergy $0.34
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+21% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.75
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $2.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor's game plan and control the board.

Mitotic Manipulation Mitotic Manipulation
+49% Synergy $0.37
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+47% Synergy $0.20
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+47% Synergy $1.10
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+47% Synergy $7.11
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+45% Synergy $0.50
Ravenform Ravenform
+39% Synergy $0.18
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+37% Synergy $0.19
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+98% Synergy $3.08
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+88% Synergy $0.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+72% Synergy $1.30
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+50% Synergy $10.79
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+50% Synergy $0.38
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+49% Synergy $4.68
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+49% Synergy $0.69
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+48% Synergy $1.86
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+48% Synergy $2.15
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+46% Synergy $35.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+31% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+92% Synergy $0.87
Cloak of Mists Cloak of Mists
+50% Synergy $0.29
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+46% Synergy $0.70
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy $48.94

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+85% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+49% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+39% Synergy $0.14
Rivendell Rivendell
+37% Synergy $0.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy $94.69
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+30% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+49% Synergy $0.49
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+42% Synergy $7.59
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+37% Synergy $3.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor.

Alora, Merry Thief Candlekeep Sage Alora, Merry Thief // Candlekeep Sage
Alora, Merry Thief Clan Crafter Alora, Merry Thief // Clan Crafter
Alora, Merry Thief Dungeon Delver Alora, Merry Thief // Dungeon Delver
Alora, Merry Thief Faceless One Alora, Merry Thief // Faceless One
Alora, Merry Thief Feywild Visitor Alora, Merry Thief // Feywild Visitor
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Clan Crafter Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Clan Crafter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dungeon Delver Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dungeon Delver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Siani, Eye of the Storm Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro The Prismatic Piper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // The Prismatic Piper
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Esior, Wardwing Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken The Prismatic Piper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // The Prismatic Piper
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Candlekeep Sage Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Candlekeep Sage
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Clan Crafter Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Shameless Charlatan Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Shameless Charlatan
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Siani, Eye of the Storm The Prismatic Piper Siani, Eye of the Storm // The Prismatic Piper
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Candlekeep Sage Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Candlekeep Sage
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Clan Crafter Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Clan Crafter
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dungeon Delver Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dungeon Delver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Faceless One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Faceless One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Feywild Visitor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Feywild Visitor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Shameless Charlatan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Sword Coast Sailor Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Sword Coast Sailor
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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