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Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Price tag $0.43

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

#2682 Current Rank
#2544 Last Week
#2475 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

The Arkenstone The Arkenstone
+5% Synergy $48.73
Thorin, Mountain-king Thorin, Mountain-king
+5% Synergy $44.00
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+1% Synergy $0.19
Erode Erode
-3% Synergy $5.37
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-12% Synergy $4.12

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 $1.31
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+50% Synergy $0.27
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+42% Synergy $0.36
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+41% Synergy $1.11
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+41% Synergy $9.86
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+38% Synergy $0.27
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+37% Synergy $0.77
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+35% Synergy $0.23
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+35% Synergy $4.28
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+33% Synergy $0.82

Top Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+33% Synergy $3.53
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+33% Synergy $0.74
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+32% Synergy $0.84
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+30% Synergy $0.47
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+27% Synergy $1.97
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $5.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.22
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $4.41

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $37.03
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $43.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+32% Synergy $0.25
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+31% Synergy $1.73
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+30% Synergy $0.36
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+30% Synergy $0.31
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
+30% Synergy $1.18
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+28% Synergy $0.51
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+26% Synergy $5.51
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+24% Synergy $8.85
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+23% Synergy $0.30
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+23% Synergy $0.28
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+21% Synergy $0.25
Théoden, King of Rohan Théoden, King of Rohan
+20% Synergy $0.17
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+19% Synergy $0.31
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+19% Synergy $0.82
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+18% Synergy $0.31
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+18% Synergy $0.38
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+18% Synergy $0.31
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+17% Synergy $4.93
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+17% Synergy $3.71
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+16% Synergy $3.65
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+15% Synergy $4.58
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+15% Synergy $3.01
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+15% Synergy $0.37
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+15% Synergy $1.16
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+15% Synergy $0.21
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $3.93
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+13% Synergy $0.32
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+13% Synergy $2.73
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $2.20
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+13% Synergy $1.24
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+12% Synergy $0.81
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+12% Synergy $8.04
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+12% Synergy $1.78
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+12% Synergy $1.34
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+12% Synergy $1.42
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+12% Synergy $0.29
Shadowfax, Lord of Horses Shadowfax, Lord of Horses
+12% Synergy $0.21
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+11% Synergy $6.49
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+11% Synergy $0.45
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+11% Synergy $0.73
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+10% Synergy $26.53
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+10% Synergy $25.16
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+8% Synergy $14.99
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+8% Synergy $20.30
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+8% Synergy $5.89
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+8% Synergy $10.12
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+7% Synergy $1.59
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.08
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $48.17
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+2% Synergy $30.29

Instants

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

You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+22% Synergy $0.26
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $1.14
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.33
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+8% Synergy $0.47
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.13
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+6% Synergy $0.16
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.79
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+3% Synergy $3.17
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.17
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.44
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.31
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.93
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $0.92
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $5.58
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-1% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.45
Dispatch Dispatch
-2% Synergy $0.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.79
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $2.69
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $22.25
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-10% Synergy $3.61
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $67.12

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
+32% Synergy $0.52
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $2.81
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+8% Synergy $8.64
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+6% Synergy $9.99
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+5% Synergy $0.12
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.42
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+3% Synergy $3.75
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.91
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.91
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+1% Synergy $0.90
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
0% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $1.53
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.88
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+26% Synergy $26.88
Embercleave Embercleave
+26% Synergy $9.51
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+25% Synergy $1.17
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+24% Synergy $5.02
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $3.65
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $4.17
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+22% Synergy $0.35
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+22% Synergy $1.64
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.44
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+20% Synergy $0.20
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+19% Synergy $0.91
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+19% Synergy $0.48
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+18% Synergy $0.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+16% Synergy $30.98
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+15% Synergy $2.69
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+15% Synergy $2.42
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+15% Synergy $0.83
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+14% Synergy $12.01
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+14% Synergy $0.38
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+12% Synergy $4.04
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+12% Synergy $0.39
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+11% Synergy $0.56
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+11% Synergy $14.72
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+11% Synergy $14.69
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+10% Synergy $1.61
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $0.77
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $13.69
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $1.01
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+9% Synergy $0.41
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $2.36
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+9% Synergy $0.28
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+8% Synergy $0.30
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.53
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+8% Synergy $1.18
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+8% Synergy $0.38
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+8% Synergy $2.77
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $12.74
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.27
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.25
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+7% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+7% Synergy $0.66
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $39.40
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $1.35
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $7.90
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.23
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $3.22
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $1.44
Sunforger Sunforger
+1% Synergy $3.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.44

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 $1.63
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+14% Synergy $6.59
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+13% Synergy $0.41
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+10% Synergy $18.46
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.29
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+8% Synergy $3.54
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+6% Synergy $0.66
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+6% Synergy $14.70
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+5% Synergy $0.31
Search for Dagger Search for Dagger
+5% Synergy $1.99
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $4.32
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+3% Synergy $1.03
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+1% Synergy $7.87
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-3% Synergy $3.01

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
+5% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+30% Synergy $6.18
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+23% Synergy $0.38
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+18% Synergy $1.99
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $18.98
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+13% Synergy $0.37
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $13.86
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.38
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+5% Synergy $0.30
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+5% Synergy $0.36
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.26
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.31
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.53
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+1% Synergy $0.37
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $7.44
Needle Spires Needle Spires
0% Synergy $0.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+13% Synergy $1.39
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+8% Synergy $1.09
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+5% Synergy $0.40
Blitzball Blitzball
+4% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $73.96
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $2.20
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-15% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-19% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+16% Synergy $0.34
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $8.76
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+10% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+8% Synergy $0.47
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.10
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.79
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.32
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+3% Synergy $0.23
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+3% Synergy $0.13
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.91
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.26
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.21
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.38
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-2% Synergy $0.26
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.21
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.75
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-2% Synergy $10.91
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.33
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $356.24
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-3% Synergy $0.25
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.32
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-4% Synergy $4.41
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $1.96
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-5% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $3.11
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.30
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-8% Synergy $16.58
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $31.39
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-9% Synergy $0.91
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-9% Synergy $10.83
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-11% Synergy $10.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.28

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