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Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Price tag $0.32

Legendary CreatureHalfling Knight

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2067 Current Rank
#2598 Last Week
#2173 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Merry, Esquire of Rohan decks.

The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $1.02
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+4% Synergy
Aunt May Aunt May
+3% Synergy $2.38
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+2% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $2.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Merry, Esquire of Rohan's abilities and overall game plan.

Éowyn, Fearless Knight Éowyn, Fearless Knight
+57% Synergy $0.44
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+52% Synergy $0.13
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+47% Synergy $5.61
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+46% Synergy $0.23
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+40% Synergy $0.39
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+38% Synergy $0.60
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+38% Synergy $0.52
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+38% Synergy $0.20
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+38% Synergy $0.18
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $2.28

Top Cards

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

Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+36% Synergy $0.31
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+34% Synergy $4.52
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+34% Synergy $0.85
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+27% Synergy $1.46
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $5.28
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+23% Synergy $1.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.32
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $4.67

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $82.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $49.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.35
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $25.32
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $35.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $50.96

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Merry, Esquire of Rohan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+35% Synergy $0.29
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
+34% Synergy $0.64
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+33% Synergy $0.73
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+32% Synergy $0.15
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+31% Synergy $3.39
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+28% Synergy $8.57
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.09
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+27% Synergy $0.46
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+27% Synergy $0.10
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+26% Synergy $0.16
Théoden, King of Rohan Théoden, King of Rohan
+24% Synergy $0.07
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+22% Synergy $0.12
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+21% Synergy $0.26
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+19% Synergy $0.16
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+18% Synergy $8.07
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+18% Synergy $2.72
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+18% Synergy $1.60
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+18% Synergy $2.94
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+17% Synergy $0.56
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+17% Synergy $1.02
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+17% Synergy $0.79
Shadowfax, Lord of Horses Shadowfax, Lord of Horses
+17% Synergy $0.14
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+16% Synergy $0.13
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+16% Synergy $0.22
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+16% Synergy $0.16
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+15% Synergy $0.31
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+14% Synergy $1.03
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+14% Synergy $1.08
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+13% Synergy $0.41
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $0.90
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+13% Synergy $1.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+12% Synergy $2.51
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+12% Synergy $29.78
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+12% Synergy $12.02
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+12% Synergy $0.84
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+12% Synergy $6.00
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+12% Synergy $0.33
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+11% Synergy $11.70
Giott, King of the Dwarves Giott, King of the Dwarves
+11% Synergy $0.08
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+10% Synergy $5.76
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+10% Synergy $0.45
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+10% Synergy $12.57
Éomer, King of Rohan Éomer, King of Rohan
+10% Synergy $0.25
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+9% Synergy $14.51
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+9% Synergy $3.08
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+7% Synergy $24.03
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+7% Synergy $30.05
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+6% Synergy $1.44
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+5% Synergy $28.81
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $47.96

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Merry, Esquire of Rohan safe.

You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+26% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $0.86
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.07
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+8% Synergy $1.06
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.57
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.03
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+7% Synergy $0.07
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.38
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.09
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+3% Synergy $2.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.74
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.10
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $8.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.06
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.13
Inventory Management Inventory Management
0% Synergy $4.71
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.54
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $16.96
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $6.24
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-8% Synergy $1.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Merry, Esquire of Rohan's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+17% Synergy $1.76
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+11% Synergy $9.12
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+9% Synergy $2.47
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+6% Synergy $0.08
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+4% Synergy $5.74
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+4% Synergy $0.16
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+3% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.99
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $3.61
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
-1% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.63
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Embercleave Embercleave
+28% Synergy $8.62
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+27% Synergy $18.25
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+25% Synergy $0.92
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+25% Synergy $0.32
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+23% Synergy $3.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy $34.63
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+22% Synergy $0.32
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.31
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+20% Synergy $0.40
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+20% Synergy $1.42
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+20% Synergy $0.14
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+19% Synergy $0.08
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+14% Synergy $0.29
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+14% Synergy $1.23
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+13% Synergy $15.53
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+13% Synergy $0.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $0.99
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+12% Synergy $0.83
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+12% Synergy $2.13
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $16.01
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $19.05
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+11% Synergy $11.78
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $35.57
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+10% Synergy $0.42
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+10% Synergy $7.65
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.27
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $10.16
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $1.23
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $0.85
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+8% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+8% Synergy $0.29
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $8.62
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $8.78
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.18
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+7% Synergy $1.76
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.71
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $7.57
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.65
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $3.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.26
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.76
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+5% Synergy $0.18
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.20
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $41.32
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+4% Synergy $28.72
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+3% Synergy $1.01
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+3% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Merry, Esquire of Rohan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+33% Synergy $0.44
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+23% Synergy $0.58
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+19% Synergy $8.84
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+15% Synergy $0.36
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+13% Synergy $18.70
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+9% Synergy $1.34
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+6% Synergy $2.98
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.20
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+5% Synergy $9.52
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+3% Synergy $0.14
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+2% Synergy $0.34
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $3.75
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+1% Synergy $0.80

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Merry, Esquire of Rohan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
+7% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+32% Synergy $4.80
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+26% Synergy $0.19
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+23% Synergy $1.01
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+15% Synergy $12.75
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+13% Synergy $0.54
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.53
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+10% Synergy $0.43
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+8% Synergy $12.11
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.42
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $11.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.18
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+1% Synergy $0.18
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.20
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $1.14
Needle Spires Needle Spires
-1% Synergy $0.11
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $9.63
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $42.14
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.90
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-4% Synergy $10.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+14% Synergy $1.23
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+10% Synergy $0.43
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $65.81
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+6% Synergy $0.40
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.15
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-10% Synergy $0.66
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-12% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Merry, Esquire of Rohan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+20% Synergy $0.16
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $5.90
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.07
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.57
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.06
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+4% Synergy $0.08
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $1.98
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.19
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.99
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy $0.14
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
0% Synergy $3.29
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.18
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $23.84
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $23.48
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $11.53
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.55
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $13.48
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-2% Synergy $9.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-2% Synergy $1.69
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $7.64
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $5.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $25.94
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.47
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-3% Synergy $0.12
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-4% Synergy $0.18
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-4% Synergy $2.68
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $326.19
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.14
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.27
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.20
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-7% Synergy $8.63
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.25

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