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Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Price tag $0.38

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

#2477 Current Rank
#2788 Last Week
#2330 Last Month

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 $0.90
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+55% Synergy $0.16
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+47% Synergy $6.62
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+45% Synergy $0.33
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+42% Synergy $0.71
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+41% Synergy $0.40
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+39% Synergy $0.18
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+39% Synergy $0.15
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+38% Synergy $2.24
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+37% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Forge Anew Forge Anew
+37% Synergy $4.88
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+35% Synergy $0.44
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+34% Synergy $0.97
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+28% Synergy $2.97
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+27% Synergy $1.88
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $6.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-7% Synergy $4.23

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $31.52
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $42.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+34% Synergy $0.18
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+34% Synergy $2.13
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
+34% Synergy $0.55
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+32% Synergy $3.03
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+30% Synergy $0.39
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+28% Synergy $0.12
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+28% Synergy $0.08
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+27% Synergy $9.64
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+25% Synergy $0.20
Théoden, King of Rohan Théoden, King of Rohan
+24% Synergy $0.10
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+23% Synergy $0.20
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+21% Synergy $0.15
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+20% Synergy $5.17
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+19% Synergy $2.83
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+19% Synergy $0.51
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+19% Synergy $0.27
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+18% Synergy $2.30
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+17% Synergy $2.26
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+17% Synergy $0.14
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+17% Synergy $0.48
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+17% Synergy $0.84
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+15% Synergy $0.33
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+15% Synergy $1.82
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+15% Synergy $0.19
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.52
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+14% Synergy $1.12
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+14% Synergy $0.85
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+14% Synergy $0.97
Shadowfax, Lord of Horses Shadowfax, Lord of Horses
+14% Synergy $0.15
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $2.87
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+13% Synergy $7.92
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $2.48
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+13% Synergy $1.43
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+12% Synergy $27.52
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+12% Synergy $3.14
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+12% Synergy $1.21
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+12% Synergy $0.71
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+12% Synergy $0.34
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+11% Synergy $5.29
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+10% Synergy $19.25
Éomer, King of Rohan Éomer, King of Rohan
+10% Synergy $0.22
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+9% Synergy $12.48
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+9% Synergy $1.78
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+9% Synergy $5.77
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+8% Synergy $0.48
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+7% Synergy $1.26
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+7% Synergy $16.68
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+7% Synergy $5.50
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $37.52
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+2% Synergy $29.73

Instants

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

You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+23% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.97
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.32
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+9% Synergy $0.63
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.09
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+6% Synergy $0.07
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.27
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.10
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+4% Synergy $3.22
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+4% Synergy $1.91
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.12
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.12
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+2% Synergy $0.11
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $14.64
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.87
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $1.76
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.44
Inventory Management Inventory Management
0% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-1% Synergy $0.14
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $8.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.47
Dispatch Dispatch
-3% Synergy $0.20
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $8.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.09
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $62.01
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-9% Synergy $4.47

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
+37% Synergy $0.73
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+19% Synergy $3.13
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+11% Synergy $8.47
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+9% Synergy $7.52
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+7% Synergy $0.07
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+5% Synergy $0.08
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.43
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.07
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.73
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.93
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.52
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+28% Synergy $24.06
Embercleave Embercleave
+27% Synergy $8.80
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+26% Synergy $2.44
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+25% Synergy $0.45
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+24% Synergy $4.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $2.37
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+23% Synergy $0.52
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $3.04
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+22% Synergy $0.40
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+22% Synergy $0.13
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+21% Synergy $0.22
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+21% Synergy $0.08
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $41.18
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+17% Synergy $0.39
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+16% Synergy $13.35
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+15% Synergy $2.84
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+14% Synergy $0.96
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+14% Synergy $0.75
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+13% Synergy $1.23
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+12% Synergy $4.19
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+12% Synergy $12.70
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+12% Synergy $0.09
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+11% Synergy $0.98
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+11% Synergy $0.44
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+11% Synergy $8.54
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+10% Synergy $4.23
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $13.88
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+9% Synergy $0.28
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+9% Synergy $0.24
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+8% Synergy $2.14
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+8% Synergy $9.54
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.85
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+8% Synergy $2.15
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $10.31
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.10
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+7% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $37.16
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $18.25
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $2.35
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $9.99
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $2.27
Sunforger Sunforger
+4% Synergy $3.65
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+4% Synergy $1.18
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $1.72
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $11.05
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $2.26
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.38

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 $0.64
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+22% Synergy $0.93
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+17% Synergy $8.86
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+14% Synergy $0.37
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+12% Synergy $16.85
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+9% Synergy $2.87
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.22
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $2.62
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+4% Synergy $0.19
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+4% Synergy $11.32
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+3% Synergy $0.37
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+2% Synergy $0.87
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $4.25
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-3% Synergy $2.58

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 $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+31% Synergy $4.39
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+25% Synergy $0.25
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+20% Synergy $1.71
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+13% Synergy $15.72
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+12% Synergy $0.49
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.60
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+8% Synergy $13.31
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+7% Synergy $0.36
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.27
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $14.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.18
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+1% Synergy $0.19
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $1.41
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+1% Synergy $0.14
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.55
Needle Spires Needle Spires
0% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.59
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.16
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $10.90
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $5.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+14% Synergy $1.81
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+9% Synergy $0.44
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+6% Synergy $0.41
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.10
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.18
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $65.66
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.72
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-13% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-15% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+19% Synergy $0.20
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $6.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.17
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+9% Synergy $0.63
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+7% Synergy $0.05
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+4% Synergy $0.09
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.62
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.12
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+3% Synergy $0.06
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.13
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.09
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.44
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-1% Synergy $9.87
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-1% Synergy $1.16
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.99
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.20
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-3% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-3% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-4% Synergy $0.43
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-4% Synergy $2.62
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $328.26
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $5.38
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-5% Synergy $1.79
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $15.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $25.34
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.12
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $9.51
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-9% Synergy $9.05
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.18

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