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Alora, Merry Thief
Price tag $0.11

Legendary CreatureHalfling Rogue

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4615 Current Rank
#4595 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alora, Merry Thief.

Background Cards

Alora, Merry Thief can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alora, Merry Thief decks.

Donatello, Turtle Techie Donatello, Turtle Techie
+33% Synergy $0.10
Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+33% Synergy $0.20
Utrom Scientists Utrom Scientists
+33% Synergy $0.09
Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+28% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Chrome Prowler Chrome Prowler
+50% Synergy $0.14
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+41% Synergy $0.36
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+41% Synergy $0.15
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+41% Synergy $0.25
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+37% Synergy $0.13
Unsummon Unsummon
+37% Synergy $0.06
Skyskipper Duo Skyskipper Duo
+36% Synergy $0.21
Academy Journeymage Academy Journeymage
+33% Synergy $0.03
Armguard Familiar Armguard Familiar
+33% Synergy $0.23
Meldweb Curator Meldweb Curator
+33% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

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

Snaremaster Sprite Snaremaster Sprite
+33% Synergy $0.25
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+32% Synergy $0.11
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+30% Synergy $0.54
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+27% Synergy $0.34
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.39
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $17.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-24% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-25% Synergy $41.42

Creatures

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

Glamermite Glamermite
+66% Synergy $0.14
Forecasting Fortune Teller Forecasting Fortune Teller
+33% Synergy $0.07
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+33% Synergy $0.25
Loch Mare Loch Mare
+32% Synergy $0.93
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+31% Synergy $5.07
Corrupted Shapeshifter Corrupted Shapeshifter
+27% Synergy $0.19
Long River Lurker Long River Lurker
+27% Synergy $0.28
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+26% Synergy $0.25
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+25% Synergy $0.22
Koilos Roc Koilos Roc
+25% Synergy $0.03
Phantom Warrior Phantom Warrior
+25% Synergy $0.29
Coastal Bulwark Coastal Bulwark
+25% Synergy $0.10
Master Thief Master Thief
+25% Synergy $0.11
Quicksilver Fisher Quicksilver Fisher
+25% Synergy $0.03
Jhessian Thief Jhessian Thief
+25% Synergy $0.11
Cogwork Wrestler Cogwork Wrestler
+25% Synergy $0.12
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+24% Synergy $0.06
Pilgrim's Eye Pilgrim's Eye
+24% Synergy $0.11
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+24% Synergy $0.26
Thousand-Faced Shadow Thousand-Faced Shadow
+24% Synergy $2.34
Malcator's Watcher Malcator's Watcher
+24% Synergy $0.11
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+24% Synergy $0.26
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+23% Synergy $0.29
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+20% Synergy $0.21
Hope-Ender Coatl Hope-Ender Coatl
+18% Synergy $0.21
Kishla Trawlers Kishla Trawlers
+17% Synergy $0.08
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+17% Synergy $0.09
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+17% Synergy $0.10
Iceridge Serpent Iceridge Serpent
+17% Synergy $0.07
Aethersnipe Aethersnipe
+17% Synergy $0.10
Dispersal Technician Dispersal Technician
+17% Synergy $0.03
Constrictor Sage Constrictor Sage
+17% Synergy $0.09
Separatist Voidmage Separatist Voidmage
+17% Synergy $0.12
Frost Trickster Frost Trickster
+16% Synergy $0.09
Ninja of the Deep Hours Ninja of the Deep Hours
+16% Synergy $1.75
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+16% Synergy $0.21
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+16% Synergy $0.18
Voracious Greatshark Voracious Greatshark
+16% Synergy $0.13
Man-o'-War Man-o'-War
+16% Synergy $0.08
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+16% Synergy $0.13
Archaeomender Archaeomender
+16% Synergy $0.16
Veteran Ice Climber Veteran Ice Climber
+16% Synergy $0.20
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+15% Synergy $0.16
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+15% Synergy $0.43
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+15% Synergy $0.10
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+15% Synergy $2.06
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+13% Synergy $0.19
Cloud of Faeries Cloud of Faeries
+13% Synergy $0.36
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+12% Synergy $5.49
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.52

Instants

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

Swat Away Swat Away
+33% Synergy $0.12
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+28% Synergy $0.18
Bounce Off Bounce Off
+28% Synergy $0.21
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+24% Synergy $0.67
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+23% Synergy $0.20
Cancel Cancel
+20% Synergy $0.32
Quick Study Quick Study
+19% Synergy $0.10
Evacuation Evacuation
+17% Synergy $0.35
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+16% Synergy $0.19
Whiplash Trap Whiplash Trap
+16% Synergy $0.18
Urza's Rebuff Urza's Rebuff
+16% Synergy $0.12
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+12% Synergy $0.21
Think Twice Think Twice
+12% Synergy $0.16
Blur Blur
+11% Synergy $0.30
Shore Up Shore Up
+11% Synergy $0.20
Uncharted Voyage Uncharted Voyage
+11% Synergy $0.04
Aura Graft Aura Graft
+8% Synergy $0.25
Grip of Amnesia Grip of Amnesia
+8% Synergy $0.18
Phantom Interference Phantom Interference
+8% Synergy $0.21
Water Wings Water Wings
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ojutai's Breath Ojutai's Breath
+8% Synergy $0.07
Out Cold Out Cold
+8% Synergy $0.13
Aether Tradewinds Aether Tradewinds
+8% Synergy $0.08
Stern Scolding Stern Scolding
+8% Synergy $0.32
Downsize Downsize
+8% Synergy $0.07
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+8% Synergy $0.10
Hampering Snare Hampering Snare
+8% Synergy $0.06
Mordenkainen's Polymorph Mordenkainen's Polymorph
+8% Synergy $0.06
Said // Done Said // Done
+8% Synergy $0.15
Wicked Slumber Wicked Slumber
+8% Synergy $0.08
Peel from Reality Peel from Reality
+8% Synergy $0.09
Kiora's Dismissal Kiora's Dismissal
+8% Synergy $0.15
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+7% Synergy $0.13
Twitch Twitch
+7% Synergy $0.18
Telling Time Telling Time
+7% Synergy $0.30
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.21
Refute Refute
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+6% Synergy $0.28
Disruption Protocol Disruption Protocol
+6% Synergy $0.12
Keep Safe Keep Safe
+6% Synergy $0.13
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+5% Synergy $0.11
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+4% Synergy $4.09
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+3% Synergy $0.24
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+1% Synergy $0.32
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
0% Synergy $1.39
Opt Opt
-8% Synergy $0.21
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-10% Synergy $0.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $0.49
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-28% Synergy $2.10
Pongify Pongify
-32% Synergy $1.73

Sorceries

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

Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+32% Synergy $0.31
Boomerang Basics Boomerang Basics
+31% Synergy $1.10
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+25% Synergy $0.16
Divination Divination
+23% Synergy $0.18
Involuntary Cooldown Involuntary Cooldown
+16% Synergy $0.13
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+16% Synergy $0.49
Cone of Cold Cone of Cold
+16% Synergy $0.26
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+14% Synergy $0.24
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+13% Synergy $1.81
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mind Spiral Mind Spiral
+9% Synergy $0.05
Ravenform Ravenform
+8% Synergy $0.32
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+8% Synergy $0.16
March from Velis Vel March from Velis Vel
+8% Synergy $0.20
Eye of Nowhere Eye of Nowhere
+8% Synergy $0.19
Into the Void Into the Void
+8% Synergy $0.05
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+8% Synergy $0.18
Temporal Cleansing Temporal Cleansing
+8% Synergy $0.08
Kefnet's Last Word Kefnet's Last Word
+8% Synergy $0.22
Ghostform Ghostform
+8% Synergy $0.09
Plan the Heist Plan the Heist
+8% Synergy $0.15
Symbol of Unsummoning Symbol of Unsummoning
+8% Synergy $0.13
Ugin's Insight Ugin's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.25
Self-Reflection Self-Reflection
+8% Synergy $0.08
Confiscation Coup Confiscation Coup
+8% Synergy $0.19
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+8% Synergy $0.30
Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.11
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+8% Synergy $0.29
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+7% Synergy $0.36
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+7% Synergy $0.19
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+7% Synergy $0.30
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+7% Synergy $0.27
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.16
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.28
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $0.39
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+6% Synergy $0.92
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+6% Synergy $0.21
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+6% Synergy $0.36
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+5% Synergy $2.77
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $12.48
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+4% Synergy $4.91
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.24
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.36
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $3.13
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $11.57
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.36
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $3.29
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystery Key Mystery Key
+25% Synergy $0.18
Bumbleflower's Sharepot Bumbleflower's Sharepot
+9% Synergy $0.06
Staff of the Mind Magus Staff of the Mind Magus
+8% Synergy $0.17
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+8% Synergy $0.35
Inverted Iceberg Iceberg Titan Inverted Iceberg
+8% Synergy $0.16
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+8% Synergy $0.06
Soulcipher Board Cipherbound Spirit Soulcipher Board
+8% Synergy $0.07
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+8% Synergy $0.15
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+8% Synergy $0.33
Eye of Malcator Eye of Malcator
+8% Synergy $0.08
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+8% Synergy $16.33
Relic Amulet Relic Amulet
+8% Synergy $0.08
Mindlock Orb Mindlock Orb
+8% Synergy $0.66
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+8% Synergy $0.12
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+8% Synergy $3.17
Lodestone Needle Guidestone Compass Lodestone Needle
+8% Synergy $0.08
Lembas Lembas
+8% Synergy $1.24
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+8% Synergy $1.92
Hylda's Crown of Winter Hylda's Crown of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.51
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $5.12
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+7% Synergy $0.23
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+7% Synergy $2.68
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+7% Synergy $0.29
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+7% Synergy $0.38
Tamiyo's Logbook Tamiyo's Logbook
+7% Synergy $0.19
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.55
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+7% Synergy $1.76
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.41
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $28.34
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.90
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+4% Synergy $3.19
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+3% Synergy $0.24
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $24.42
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+2% Synergy $0.36
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy $5.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $0.31
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-9% Synergy $12.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.85
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-51% Synergy $5.55

Enchantments

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

Blossombind Blossombind
+33% Synergy $0.12
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+33% Synergy $0.13
Deep Freeze Deep Freeze
+25% Synergy $0.21
Bitter Chill Bitter Chill
+25% Synergy $0.08
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+24% Synergy $0.23
Tractor Beam Tractor Beam
+20% Synergy $0.05
Utter Insignificance Utter Insignificance
+17% Synergy $0.14
Ringing Strike Mastery Ringing Strike Mastery
+16% Synergy $0.10
Fresh Start Fresh Start
+16% Synergy $0.21
Kasmina's Transmutation Kasmina's Transmutation
+16% Synergy $0.25
Sleep Magic Sleep Magic
+16% Synergy $0.04
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+16% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+13% Synergy $0.36
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.24
Starlight Snare Starlight Snare
+11% Synergy $0.12
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.62
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle
+9% Synergy $0.14
Ballad of the Black Flag Ballad of the Black Flag
+9% Synergy $0.32
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.26
Copy Land Copy Land
+8% Synergy $1.49
Sensory Deprivation Sensory Deprivation
+8% Synergy $0.07
Bonds of Quicksilver Bonds of Quicksilver
+8% Synergy $0.08
Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+8% Synergy $3.91
Stunning Strike Stunning Strike
+8% Synergy $0.04
Sea Legs Sea Legs
+8% Synergy $0.05
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+8% Synergy $0.37
In Bolas's Clutches In Bolas's Clutches
+8% Synergy $0.27
Weakstone's Subjugation Weakstone's Subjugation
+8% Synergy $0.09
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.15
Sleep Paralysis Sleep Paralysis
+8% Synergy $0.04
Claustrophobia Claustrophobia
+8% Synergy $0.11
Dramatic Accusation Dramatic Accusation
+8% Synergy $0.05
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+8% Synergy $0.37
Stasis Field Stasis Field
+8% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Flight Arcane Flight
+8% Synergy $0.08
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.14
Font of Fortunes Font of Fortunes
+8% Synergy $0.03
Astral Wingspan Astral Wingspan
+8% Synergy $0.10
Giant's Grasp Giant's Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.14
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+7% Synergy $1.40
Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+7% Synergy $0.14
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+7% Synergy $1.30
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+7% Synergy $0.14
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+5% Synergy $0.59
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.33
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
0% Synergy $1.10
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-3% Synergy $1.18
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-4% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-9% Synergy $3.74
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-9% Synergy $3.88

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+10% Synergy $2.06
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
+7% Synergy $0.62
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
+7% Synergy $1.07
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+6% Synergy $2.46
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.75
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $10.07
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+41% Synergy $0.34
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+28% Synergy $1.83
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+16% Synergy $2.64
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+16% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $1.79
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.42
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+15% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+15% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+14% Synergy $0.78
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+8% Synergy $0.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy $7.40
Skyline Cascade Skyline Cascade
+7% Synergy $0.09
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+7% Synergy $0.28
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+7% Synergy $0.19
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.33
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+5% Synergy $0.24
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $4.60
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-1% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.30
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-10% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $2.51
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-42% Synergy $0.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+27% Synergy $0.24
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+15% Synergy $0.76
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+8% Synergy $0.30
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+8% Synergy $0.21
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+8% Synergy $0.27
Letter of Acceptance Letter of Acceptance
+8% Synergy $0.14
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+8% Synergy $0.11
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $0.92
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $5.28
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-5% Synergy $4.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-8% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-12% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-35% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-35% Synergy $2.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-40% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Base Camp Base Camp
+17% Synergy $0.11
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+16% Synergy $0.34
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $34.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.26
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+8% Synergy $0.25
Captivating Cave Captivating Cave
+8% Synergy $0.22
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-17% Synergy $0.27

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