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Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

Playstyle & Strategy

Power 50% Discard 25% Spellslinger 25%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

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

Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+40% Synergy $20.45
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+35% Synergy $0.30
Brainstone Brainstone
+33% Synergy $0.09
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+32% Synergy $0.79
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+32% Synergy $3.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.29
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+26% Synergy $32.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+23% Synergy $0.13
Aetherize Aetherize
+23% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

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

Seething Song Seething Song
+15% Synergy $6.34
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.70
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.88
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $13.07

Creatures

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

Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+37% Synergy $1.92
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+35% Synergy $7.43
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+25% Synergy $3.71
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+24% Synergy $2.24
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+24% Synergy $0.46
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+24% Synergy $0.23
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+24% Synergy $2.81
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+24% Synergy $10.25
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+22% Synergy $5.01

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.43
Twinferno Twinferno
+21% Synergy $0.15
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $1.34
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.23
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.26
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy $0.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-20% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+25% Synergy $2.95
Wash Out Wash Out
+24% Synergy $0.31
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+6% Synergy $1.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.88
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $4.78
Preordain Preordain
-10% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+24% Synergy $0.82

Enchantments

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

Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+37% Synergy $1.72
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+37% Synergy $2.50
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+25% Synergy $0.16
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+24% Synergy $0.12
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+24% Synergy $0.11
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+24% Synergy $1.90
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+24% Synergy $4.10
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+23% Synergy $0.67
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+22% Synergy $10.57

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+28% Synergy $7.92
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+25% Synergy $1.41
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+23% Synergy $1.19
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+23% Synergy $0.32
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+22% Synergy $0.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.31
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $1.01
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy $11.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.12
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.69
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $4.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+23% Synergy $0.12
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+22% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy $0.15
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy $32.32
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.20
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+12% Synergy $17.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $23.27
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+8% Synergy $3.57
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+7% Synergy $14.63
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy $2.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.21
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $10.28
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.34
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy $0.15
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-16% Synergy $0.61
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.27
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-31% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

Alora, Merry Thief Dragon Cultist Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dragon Cultist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ravos, Soultender Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ravos, Soultender
Alena, Kessig Trapper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Street Urchin Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Street Urchin
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Krark, the Thumbless Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Krark, the Thumbless
Alena, Kessig Trapper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Alena, Kessig Trapper // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tana, the Bloodsower Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Vial Smasher the Fierce Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Jeska, Thrice Reborn Alena, Kessig Trapper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ravos, Soultender Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
The Tenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Tenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Viconia, Drow Apostate Popular Entertainer Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer
Alora, Merry Thief Guild Artisan Alora, Merry Thief // Guild Artisan
Alora, Merry Thief Passionate Archaeologist Alora, Merry Thief // Passionate Archaeologist
Alora, Merry Thief Popular Entertainer Alora, Merry Thief // Popular Entertainer
Alora, Merry Thief Street Urchin Alora, Merry Thief // Street Urchin
Alena, Kessig Trapper Esior, Wardwing Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Fluros of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Fluros of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Alena, Kessig Trapper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alena, Kessig Trapper Siani, Eye of the Storm Alena, Kessig Trapper // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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