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Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.39

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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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 42% of decks $34.59
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.27
Brainstone Brainstone
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+32% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.04
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+32% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.58
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $39.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Aetherize Aetherize
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.52

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 in 33% of decks $11.32
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.48
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.59
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.39

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy in 25% of decks $16.95

Creatures

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

Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.44
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+35% Synergy in 38% of decks $6.68
Scion of Draco Scion of Draco
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.31
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.38
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.59
Ancient Stone Idol Ancient Stone Idol
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.89
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.11
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.68
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.92

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 in 25% of decks $0.66
Twinferno Twinferno
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.37
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.54
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.33
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.15
Opt Opt
-11% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.76
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.97

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 in 25% of decks $5.95
Wash Out Wash Out
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.40
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+6% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.93
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.47
Preordain Preordain
-10% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.85
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.33

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 in 38% of decks $4.00
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+37% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.70
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.33
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.23
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.14
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.75
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $12.90

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.49
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.54
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.00
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.40
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy in 42% of decks $11.99
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.93
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.23

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.94
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+23% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.10
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+22% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $29.88
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+12% Synergy in 58% of decks $10.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy in 42% of decks $33.43
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.98
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $15.09
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.64
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy in 42% of decks $17.71
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-9% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37

Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler Deck Stats

Based on 12 Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 22
  • Instant 13
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 6
  • Land 33

Lands: 16 basic, 17 nonbasic

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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