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Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Price tag $0.33

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

#2006 Current Rank
#2090 Last Week
#2110 Last Month

New Cards

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

Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+22% Synergy $0.17
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+19% Synergy $0.21
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
+11% Synergy $0.49
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+7% Synergy $12.62
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+3% Synergy $25.00

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 $0.49
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+52% Synergy $0.13
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+47% Synergy $4.32
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+47% Synergy $0.36
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+41% Synergy $0.43
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+40% Synergy $0.73
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+40% Synergy $2.31
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+39% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+39% Synergy $0.57
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+39% Synergy $0.20

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
+38% Synergy $0.34
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+35% Synergy $0.81
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+35% Synergy $4.36
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+30% Synergy $1.97
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+25% Synergy $1.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $7.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.27
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $4.90

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $67.99
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.27
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $26.15
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $34.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $46.20

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 $0.22
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
+34% Synergy $0.79
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+32% Synergy $0.14
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+31% Synergy $2.23
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+31% Synergy $0.70
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+28% Synergy $0.44
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.10
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+28% Synergy $7.33
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+28% Synergy $0.18
Théoden, King of Rohan Théoden, King of Rohan
+25% Synergy $0.10
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+22% Synergy $0.09
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+22% Synergy $0.21
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+20% Synergy $3.36
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+19% Synergy $3.04
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+18% Synergy $1.24
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+18% Synergy $0.57
Shadowfax, Lord of Horses Shadowfax, Lord of Horses
+18% Synergy $0.14
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+17% Synergy $8.07
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+17% Synergy $0.28
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+17% Synergy $0.11
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+17% Synergy $1.03
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+17% Synergy $0.30
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+17% Synergy $0.65
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+14% Synergy $0.13
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+13% Synergy $10.28
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+13% Synergy $13.87
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+13% Synergy $1.11
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+13% Synergy $0.88
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+13% Synergy $1.32
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+12% Synergy $31.10
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+12% Synergy $0.33
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+12% Synergy $1.17
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+12% Synergy $0.77
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+12% Synergy $6.58
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+12% Synergy $0.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+11% Synergy $2.78
Giott, King of the Dwarves Giott, King of the Dwarves
+11% Synergy $0.11
Éomer of the Riddermark Éomer of the Riddermark
+11% Synergy $0.08
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+10% Synergy $3.07
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+10% Synergy $5.07
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+10% Synergy $0.32
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+10% Synergy $10.52
Éomer, King of Rohan Éomer, King of Rohan
+10% Synergy $0.26
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+10% Synergy $0.05
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+8% Synergy $14.83
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+7% Synergy $27.60
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+7% Synergy $0.39
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+5% Synergy $24.93
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+5% Synergy $1.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-14% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+25% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $0.90
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $0.63
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+8% Synergy $1.20
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.48
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+7% Synergy $0.07
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.13
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.31
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+5% Synergy $0.11
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.84
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+3% Synergy $1.98
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.06
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.10
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $11.91
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $0.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.34
Dispatch Dispatch
-1% Synergy $0.45
Inventory Management Inventory Management
-1% Synergy $6.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $16.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-4% Synergy $6.35
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-6% Synergy $1.61

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+19% Synergy $1.94
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+11% Synergy $8.35
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+9% Synergy $2.81
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.68
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+5% Synergy $0.06
Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+3% Synergy $0.30
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.73
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
-1% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.13
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.39
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Embercleave Embercleave
+28% Synergy $7.95
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+27% Synergy $0.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+26% Synergy $17.15
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+25% Synergy $0.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $31.55
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+23% Synergy $3.11
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+22% Synergy $2.41
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+22% Synergy $0.26
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+21% Synergy $1.78
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+21% Synergy $0.17
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+20% Synergy $0.33
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+17% Synergy $0.21
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+17% Synergy $0.11
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+14% Synergy $0.35
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+14% Synergy $14.36
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+14% Synergy $1.18
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+14% Synergy $0.09
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+13% Synergy $1.06
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+13% Synergy $0.77
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+12% Synergy $1.04
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $17.44
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+10% Synergy $20.45
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+10% Synergy $8.01
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+10% Synergy $0.69
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.22
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+10% Synergy $10.79
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $33.77
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $9.77
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $1.33
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+8% Synergy $0.40
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.97
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+8% Synergy $0.30
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $5.20
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.61
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+7% Synergy $0.37
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+6% Synergy $2.39
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $9.42
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.15
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $8.42
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.12
Sunforger Sunforger
+5% Synergy $3.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.24
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $38.01
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.86
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+4% Synergy $1.02
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+3% Synergy $2.07
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+3% Synergy $27.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $36.85

Enchantments

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

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+34% Synergy $0.47
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+23% Synergy $0.72
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+22% Synergy $9.35
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+15% Synergy $0.29
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+14% Synergy $21.70
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $1.56
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+6% Synergy $2.72
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.18
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+5% Synergy $9.22
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.55
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+2% Synergy $0.40
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+2% Synergy $0.18
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
-1% Synergy $4.49
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-6% Synergy $1.73

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
+6% Synergy $0.70

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+31% Synergy $2.28
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+27% Synergy $0.19
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+25% Synergy $0.55
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $12.52
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+13% Synergy $0.58
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+10% Synergy $0.49
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+8% Synergy $12.78
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+7% Synergy $0.55
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+5% Synergy $0.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $3.65
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.22
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
0% Synergy $0.18
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
0% Synergy $0.36
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-1% Synergy $0.22
Needle Spires Needle Spires
-1% Synergy $0.14
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $0.98
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $11.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $38.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.46
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+15% Synergy $1.36
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+11% Synergy $0.38
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $67.47
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.12
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-10% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-13% Synergy $0.33
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
+21% Synergy $0.12
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $6.72
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+7% Synergy $0.48
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.07
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+7% Synergy $1.43
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+4% Synergy $0.09
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $1.39
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+4% Synergy $0.09
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+2% Synergy $7.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.18
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.13
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.03
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.36
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.29
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $11.54
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.06
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $22.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-3% Synergy $1.68
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-3% Synergy $0.15
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.76
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-4% Synergy $8.57
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-4% Synergy $0.20
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $4.49
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.53
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-4% Synergy $2.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.45
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.42
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $328.61
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.39
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $11.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.21

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