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Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Price tag $0.41

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

#2373 Current Rank
#2561 Last Week
#2373 Last Month

New Cards

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

Leonardo, Leader in Blue Leonardo, Leader in Blue
+5% Synergy $0.25
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+3% Synergy $0.58
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+2% Synergy $3.11
Quicksilver, Brash Blur Quicksilver, Brash Blur
+2% Synergy
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+1% Synergy $0.56

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
+60% Synergy $0.87
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+53% Synergy $0.22
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+44% Synergy $7.86
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+43% Synergy $0.36
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+41% Synergy $1.13
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+39% Synergy $0.61
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+38% Synergy $0.22
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+37% Synergy $0.25
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $5.25
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+36% Synergy $3.99

Top Cards

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

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+34% Synergy $1.29
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+33% Synergy $0.85
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+32% Synergy $0.57
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+28% Synergy $3.66
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+28% Synergy $2.41
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+28% Synergy $28.23
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $8.56
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.30
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $7.19
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $43.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $49.53

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 $0.18
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
+33% Synergy $0.70
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+32% Synergy $0.27
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+32% Synergy $2.27
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+31% Synergy $0.25
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+28% Synergy $0.45
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+28% Synergy $4.26
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+26% Synergy $0.23
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+26% Synergy $10.17
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+23% Synergy $0.25
Théoden, King of Rohan Théoden, King of Rohan
+23% Synergy $0.13
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+21% Synergy $0.26
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+21% Synergy $0.24
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+19% Synergy $0.22
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+19% Synergy $0.56
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+18% Synergy $5.50
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+17% Synergy $2.52
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+17% Synergy $3.19
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+17% Synergy $2.80
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+16% Synergy $0.40
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+16% Synergy $0.28
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+16% Synergy $0.38
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+16% Synergy $0.95
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+15% Synergy $2.00
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+15% Synergy $0.23
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $3.24
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+14% Synergy $1.71
Shadowfax, Lord of Horses Shadowfax, Lord of Horses
+14% Synergy $0.18
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+13% Synergy $0.95
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+13% Synergy $8.39
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $2.84
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+13% Synergy $2.69
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+13% Synergy $1.25
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+12% Synergy $0.46
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+12% Synergy $1.16
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+12% Synergy $0.67
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+12% Synergy $1.29
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+12% Synergy $0.31
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+11% Synergy $27.93
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+11% Synergy $23.91
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+10% Synergy $7.28
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+10% Synergy $18.67
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+10% Synergy $8.94
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+10% Synergy $1.24
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+9% Synergy $13.32
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+9% Synergy $5.91
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+7% Synergy $1.65
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.69
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $42.97
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+1% Synergy $28.33

Instants

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

You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+24% Synergy $0.19
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+14% Synergy $1.22
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+10% Synergy $0.52
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.90
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+6% Synergy $0.12
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.37
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+3% Synergy $1.91
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+2% Synergy $2.99
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.13
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.17
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.89
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $2.95
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.92
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-1% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.28
Dispatch Dispatch
-3% Synergy $0.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.66
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $1.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $18.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.51
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $66.45
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-9% Synergy $4.99
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $3.75

Sorceries

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

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+34% Synergy $0.83
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+19% Synergy $3.34
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+9% Synergy $9.47
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+9% Synergy $6.17
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+6% Synergy $0.15
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.43
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.10
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+2% Synergy $0.31
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.09
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
0% Synergy $0.35
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.37
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.58
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Embercleave Embercleave
+26% Synergy $9.63
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+25% Synergy $0.58
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+25% Synergy $4.76
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+24% Synergy $3.31
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+24% Synergy $2.37
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+23% Synergy $3.50
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+21% Synergy $0.33
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+21% Synergy $0.62
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+21% Synergy $0.22
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+20% Synergy $0.52
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+20% Synergy $0.10
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $39.36
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.42
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+16% Synergy $2.57
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+16% Synergy $14.19
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+15% Synergy $1.15
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+15% Synergy $0.58
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+13% Synergy $2.18
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+13% Synergy $3.76
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+12% Synergy $14.05
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+11% Synergy $0.44
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+11% Synergy $10.18
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+11% Synergy $0.23
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $1.19
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+10% Synergy $2.08
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.37
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.87
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+9% Synergy $0.36
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $14.83
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+8% Synergy $10.44
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.97
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+8% Synergy $0.38
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+8% Synergy $1.65
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $7.94
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.79
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.24
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+7% Synergy $1.41
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $40.21
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.94
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+6% Synergy $0.22
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $0.93
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $10.96
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.90
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.47
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+4% Synergy $2.54
Sunforger Sunforger
+2% Synergy $3.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.28
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+1% Synergy $5.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+21% Synergy $1.09
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+16% Synergy $7.86
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+13% Synergy $0.51
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+11% Synergy $17.47
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+9% Synergy $0.32
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+9% Synergy $3.72
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+5% Synergy $0.34
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+5% Synergy $3.17
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $3.77
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+4% Synergy $12.75
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $0.89
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+2% Synergy $0.48
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $5.23
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-2% Synergy $3.62

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 $5.99
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+23% Synergy $0.30
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+20% Synergy $1.78
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $17.93
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+12% Synergy $0.46
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.55
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.62
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+5% Synergy $0.31
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.39
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $15.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.92
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+1% Synergy $0.30
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.52
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.31
Needle Spires Needle Spires
0% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-1% Synergy $0.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $11.01
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $9.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+14% Synergy $2.61
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+8% Synergy $0.92
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+6% Synergy $0.41
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $71.00
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.06
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-14% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-16% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+17% Synergy $0.34
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $7.40
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+10% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.22
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+4% Synergy $0.10
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.10
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+3% Synergy $0.07
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+3% Synergy $2.81
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.33
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $1.00
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.34
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.31
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-1% Synergy $13.49
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-1% Synergy $1.03
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.35
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-3% Synergy $0.38
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $331.42
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-3% Synergy $0.30
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-4% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.33
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $5.81
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-4% Synergy $2.91
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.29
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-6% Synergy $1.72
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-7% Synergy $15.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.56
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $29.10
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $10.53
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-10% Synergy $10.79
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.37

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