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Alora, Merry Thief // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue Enchantment Background

Alora, Merry Thief Veteran Soldier
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Dungeon 50% Monarch 50%

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 // Veteran Soldier's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+65% Synergy $0.41
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+33% Synergy $9.29
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+33% Synergy $0.24
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+33% Synergy $7.29
Azure Fleet Admiral Azure Fleet Admiral
+33% Synergy $0.14
Dragonborn Looter Dragonborn Looter
+33% Synergy $0.22
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+33% Synergy $0.20
Godhead of Awe Godhead of Awe
+33% Synergy $4.32
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
+33% Synergy $0.18
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+33% Synergy $2.53
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+33% Synergy $1.43
Palace Sentinels Palace Sentinels
+33% Synergy $0.18
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+33% Synergy $0.37
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+33% Synergy $0.29
Stormfront Riders Stormfront Riders
+33% Synergy $0.34
War Priest of Thune War Priest of Thune
+33% Synergy $0.11
Wingcrafter Wingcrafter
+33% Synergy $0.18
Angel of the Dire Hour Angel of the Dire Hour
+33% Synergy $2.26
Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Boon-Bringer Valkyrie
+33% Synergy $0.60
Escarpment Fortress Escarpment Fortress
+33% Synergy $0.59
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+33% Synergy $0.31
Highcliff Felidar Highcliff Felidar
+33% Synergy $6.68
Myojin of Blooming Dawn Myojin of Blooming Dawn
+33% Synergy $0.33
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+33% Synergy $0.49
Portal Manipulator Portal Manipulator
+33% Synergy $1.34
Redemption Choir Redemption Choir
+33% Synergy $0.31
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+33% Synergy $5.57
Scion of Vitu-Ghazi Scion of Vitu-Ghazi
+33% Synergy $0.21
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+32% Synergy $0.44
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+32% Synergy $4.14
Midnight Pathlighter Midnight Pathlighter
+32% Synergy $1.89
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+32% Synergy $0.42
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+32% Synergy $4.52
Skystrike Officer Skystrike Officer
+32% Synergy $0.32
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+32% Synergy $0.25
Zygon Infiltrator Zygon Infiltrator
+32% Synergy $0.24
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+32% Synergy $4.29
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+32% Synergy $0.31
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+32% Synergy $8.93
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+32% Synergy $0.64
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
+32% Synergy $0.44
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+31% Synergy $4.49
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+31% Synergy $0.65
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+28% Synergy $0.26
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+28% Synergy $0.36
Court Street Denizen Court Street Denizen
+28% Synergy $0.24
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+28% Synergy $0.87
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+24% Synergy $0.14
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+23% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $5.82

Instants

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

Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+65% Synergy $0.27
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+64% Synergy $0.34
Diviner's Portent Diviner's Portent
+33% Synergy $1.10
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+33% Synergy $2.57
Ignite the Beacon Ignite the Beacon
+33% Synergy $0.35
Supreme Will Supreme Will
+33% Synergy $0.17
Synthetic Destiny Synthetic Destiny
+33% Synergy $0.21
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+33% Synergy $0.07
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+33% Synergy $0.30
Ertai's Scorn Ertai's Scorn
+33% Synergy $0.24
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+33% Synergy $0.39
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+32% Synergy $3.84
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+32% Synergy $0.21
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+32% Synergy $4.10
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+32% Synergy $7.23
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+32% Synergy $0.48
Even the Score Even the Score
+32% Synergy $0.53
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+32% Synergy $0.53
Disallow Disallow
+31% Synergy $1.89
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+31% Synergy $0.27
Ice Out Ice Out
+31% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+31% Synergy $0.34
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+30% Synergy $3.31
Delay Delay
+30% Synergy $3.33
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+30% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+30% Synergy $1.41
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+30% Synergy $0.34
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+28% Synergy $8.90
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $2.34
No More Lies No More Lies
+28% Synergy $0.37
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+28% Synergy $1.07
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+27% Synergy $16.62
Render Silent Render Silent
+26% Synergy $2.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.88
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.39
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $35.97
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.10
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.25
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $3.75
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $3.57
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-38% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+64% Synergy $0.23
Stock Up Stock Up
+48% Synergy $1.38
Call the Gatewatch Call the Gatewatch
+33% Synergy $0.45
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+32% Synergy $0.55
Tales of the Ancestors Tales of the Ancestors
+32% Synergy $0.37
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+30% Synergy $1.24
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.38
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+28% Synergy $12.59
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+25% Synergy $1.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+18% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+65% Synergy $1.05
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+56% Synergy $0.45
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+33% Synergy $30.27
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+33% Synergy $0.29
Druidic Satchel Druidic Satchel
+33% Synergy $0.42
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+33% Synergy $3.59
Essence Reliquary Essence Reliquary
+33% Synergy $0.18
Portal of Sanctuary Portal of Sanctuary
+33% Synergy $0.21
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+32% Synergy $20.84
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+32% Synergy $15.18
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+32% Synergy $0.31
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+31% Synergy $0.25
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+30% Synergy $3.54
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+28% Synergy $5.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $6.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+65% Synergy $6.24
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+64% Synergy $0.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+57% Synergy $0.44
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+33% Synergy $9.16
Mobilization Mobilization
+33% Synergy $0.75
Omen of the Sun Omen of the Sun
+33% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+33% Synergy $0.47
Soothsaying Soothsaying
+33% Synergy $3.51
Stay Hidden, Stay Silent Stay Hidden, Stay Silent
+33% Synergy $0.16
Case of the Gateway Express Case of the Gateway Express
+33% Synergy $0.21
Humility Humility
+32% Synergy $71.82
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+32% Synergy $0.31
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+32% Synergy $0.43
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+31% Synergy $1.88
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+31% Synergy $0.43
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+30% Synergy $9.22
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+28% Synergy $59.78
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+28% Synergy $6.16
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+27% Synergy $4.33
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+27% Synergy $0.32
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alora, Merry Thief // Veteran Soldier to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
+33% Synergy $1.78
Ajani, Caller of the Pride Ajani, Caller of the Pride
+33% Synergy $0.57
Ajani, Inspiring Leader Ajani, Inspiring Leader
+33% Synergy $7.61
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+33% Synergy $4.08
Basri Ket Basri Ket
+33% Synergy $1.32
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+33% Synergy $9.08
Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis Elspeth, Sun's Nemesis
+33% Synergy $0.78
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+33% Synergy $1.86
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
+33% Synergy $0.36
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+31% Synergy $2.24

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+64% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+52% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+48% Synergy $1.18
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+33% Synergy $0.62
Karoo Karoo
+33% Synergy $1.11
Remote Farm Remote Farm
+33% Synergy $1.01
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+32% Synergy $1.89
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+32% Synergy $1.07
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+32% Synergy $2.86
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+31% Synergy $3.70
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+31% Synergy $0.39
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+30% Synergy $0.24
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+30% Synergy $0.21
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+28% Synergy $9.57
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy $0.27
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+28% Synergy $11.38
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+26% Synergy $59.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+89% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+56% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+38% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+36% Synergy $0.90
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+33% Synergy $0.26
Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+33% Synergy $0.22
Star Compass Star Compass
+33% Synergy $0.50
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+31% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.57
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-28% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+65% Synergy $1.52
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+62% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+46% Synergy $4.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+39% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+33% Synergy $0.27
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+33% Synergy $0.36
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+33% Synergy $0.41
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+32% Synergy $0.23
Boreal Shelf Boreal Shelf
+32% Synergy $3.02
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+31% Synergy $0.47
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+28% Synergy $0.29
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $33.59
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+25% Synergy $20.78
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+24% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+23% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.33
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+8% Synergy $9.33
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-7% Synergy $0.25
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

Wilson, Refined Grizzly Dungeon Delver Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Veteran Soldier Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Veteran Soldier
Rasaad yn Bashir Dungeon Delver Rasaad yn Bashir // Dungeon Delver
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dungeon Delver Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Alora, Merry Thief Folk Hero Alora, Merry Thief // Folk Hero
Alora, Merry Thief Inspiring Leader Alora, Merry Thief // Inspiring Leader
Alora, Merry Thief Noble Heritage Alora, Merry Thief // Noble Heritage
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Siani, Eye of the Storm Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Flaming Fist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Flaming Fist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Folk Hero Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Folk Hero
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Noble Heritage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Noble Heritage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Prava of the Steel Legion Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Radiant, Serra Archangel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Inspiring Leader Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Inspiring Leader
Radiant, Serra Archangel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Radiant, Serra Archangel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Radiant, Serra Archangel Siani, Eye of the Storm Radiant, Serra Archangel // Siani, Eye of the Storm
The Second Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Second Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Second Doctor Barbara Wright The Second Doctor // Barbara Wright
The Second Doctor Clara Oswald The Second Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Second Doctor Jo Grant The Second Doctor // Jo Grant
The Second Doctor K-9, Mark I The Second Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The Second Doctor Martha Jones The Second Doctor // Martha Jones
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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