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Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.33

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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Mana Pool $0.15
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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor's abilities and overall game plan.

Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.55
Conspiracy Unraveler Conspiracy Unraveler
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.51
Star Whale Star Whale
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.24
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.24
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.46
Misdirection Misdirection
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.46
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.88
Marauding Brinefang Marauding Brinefang
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $125.91
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $67.78

Creatures

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

Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.55
Conspiracy Unraveler Conspiracy Unraveler
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.51
Star Whale Star Whale
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.24
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.46
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.88
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.17
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.55
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+76% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.96
Gateway Sneak Gateway Sneak
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.08
Raven Guild Master Raven Guild Master
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.05
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Riptide Entrancer Riptide Entrancer
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.43
Zephyr Winder Zephyr Winder
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Aethersquall Ancient Aethersquall Ancient
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Aethertide Whale Aethertide Whale
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.12
Amugaba Amugaba
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Benthic Behemoth Benthic Behemoth
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.70
Goliath Sphinx Goliath Sphinx
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Mist-Syndicate Naga Mist-Syndicate Naga
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.71
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.86
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.20
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.19
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.67
Frost Titan Frost Titan
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.47
Icebreaker Kraken Icebreaker Kraken
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.77
Kraken of the Straits Kraken of the Straits
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Lorthos, the Tidemaker Lorthos, the Tidemaker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.12
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.99
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.71
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.42
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.60
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $45.57
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Guile Guile
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.82
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.78
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.55
Marauding Brinefang Marauding Brinefang
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Instants

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

Misdirection Misdirection
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.46
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+65% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.95
High Tide High Tide
+55% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.13
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.63
Dissipate Dissipate
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.53
Cancel Cancel
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Filter Out Filter Out
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Disallow Disallow
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.87
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.76
Dispel Dispel
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+32% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.36
Resculpt Resculpt
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.77
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.61
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.63

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 in 50% of decks $0.39
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.22
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.43
Ravenform Ravenform
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Preordain Preordain
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.87
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.93

Utility Artifacts

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

The Indomitable The Indomitable
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.24
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.86
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $14.10
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.94
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.13
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.90
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.25
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $36.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.97

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Cloak of Mists Cloak of Mists
+50% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $67.78

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Rivendell Rivendell
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $125.91
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $14.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.87

Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor Deck Stats

Based on 2 Alora, Merry Thief // Sword Coast Sailor decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 34
  • Instant 14
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 3
  • Land 33

Lands: 28 basic, 5 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Fluros of Myra's Marvels Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Fluros of Myra's Marvels

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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