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Merry, Esquire of Rohan
Price tag $0.35

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

#2591 Current Rank
#2567 Last Week
#2426 Last Month

New Cards

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

Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+5% Synergy $0.57
Skateboard Skateboard
+2% Synergy $0.32
Leonardo, Leader in Blue Leonardo, Leader in Blue
+2% Synergy $0.20
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+1% Synergy $0.34
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
-8% Synergy $8.10

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 $0.99
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
+52% Synergy $0.23
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+43% Synergy $8.87
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+42% Synergy $0.38
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
+40% Synergy $0.97
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+38% Synergy $0.72
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+36% Synergy $0.28
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+36% Synergy $4.32
Reyav, Master Smith Reyav, Master Smith
+35% Synergy $0.29
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+34% Synergy $3.17

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
+33% Synergy $0.52
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+32% Synergy $0.49
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
+31% Synergy $0.92
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+28% Synergy $0.56
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+27% Synergy $1.80
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $7.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.91
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-10% Synergy $3.55

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.19
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $41.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.27

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
+32% Synergy $0.34
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+32% Synergy $0.85
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
+31% Synergy $0.26
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
+31% Synergy $0.87
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
+30% Synergy $0.19
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
+28% Synergy $0.48
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+27% Synergy $4.49
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+25% Synergy $0.22
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
+24% Synergy $8.95
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+22% Synergy $0.23
Théoden, King of Rohan Théoden, King of Rohan
+22% Synergy $0.15
Arbaaz Mir Arbaaz Mir
+20% Synergy $0.28
Koll, the Forgemaster Koll, the Forgemaster
+19% Synergy $0.36
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
+19% Synergy $0.29
Danitha, Benalia's Hope Danitha, Benalia's Hope
+19% Synergy $0.67
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+18% Synergy $0.28
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
+17% Synergy $5.21
Tajic, Legion's Edge Tajic, Legion's Edge
+17% Synergy $0.38
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+16% Synergy $2.78
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
+16% Synergy $2.92
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+15% Synergy $0.40
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+15% Synergy $0.90
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $3.55
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+14% Synergy $2.51
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+14% Synergy $1.90
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+14% Synergy $0.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $3.75
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+13% Synergy $0.35
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
+13% Synergy $8.15
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $2.44
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+13% Synergy $1.04
Shadowfax, Lord of Horses Shadowfax, Lord of Horses
+13% Synergy $0.18
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+12% Synergy $0.71
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
+12% Synergy $1.50
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+12% Synergy $1.08
Halvar, God of Battle Sword of the Realms Halvar, God of Battle
+11% Synergy $26.44
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+11% Synergy $24.98
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+11% Synergy $0.71
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+11% Synergy $1.23
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+11% Synergy $0.32
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+10% Synergy $7.08
Cid, Freeflier Pilot Cid, Freeflier Pilot
+10% Synergy $0.35
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+9% Synergy $14.28
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+9% Synergy $19.30
Bureau Headmaster Bureau Headmaster
+9% Synergy $5.44
Lightning, Army of One Lightning, Army of One
+8% Synergy $9.41
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.64
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+5% Synergy $1.85
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $48.12
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+2% Synergy $28.58

Instants

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

You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+23% Synergy $0.16
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $1.29
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+9% Synergy $0.43
Reprieve Reprieve
+9% Synergy $1.16
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.22
Lost to Legend Lost to Legend
+6% Synergy $0.15
Disenchant Disenchant
+4% Synergy $0.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.33
Inventory Management Inventory Management
+3% Synergy $3.09
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+3% Synergy $0.15
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.26
Ride Down Ride Down
+3% Synergy $0.10
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.55
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+2% Synergy $3.40
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $2.89
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $18.26
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.18
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.14
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
-2% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.43
Dispatch Dispatch
-3% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $1.93
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-6% Synergy $21.17
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $68.07
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-10% Synergy $4.63

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 $0.98
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+18% Synergy $2.68
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+8% Synergy $9.35
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+8% Synergy $4.30
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+6% Synergy $0.12
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.59
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.84
Forth Eorlingas! Forth Eorlingas!
+3% Synergy $3.18
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $3.29
Rip Apart Rip Apart
0% Synergy $0.34
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
0% Synergy $0.34
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+27% Synergy $28.45
Embercleave Embercleave
+27% Synergy $9.10
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+24% Synergy $0.73
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+24% Synergy $5.12
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $3.33
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $3.70
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+22% Synergy $2.03
Maul of the Skyclaves Maul of the Skyclaves
+21% Synergy $0.34
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+21% Synergy $0.22
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+20% Synergy $0.23
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+19% Synergy $0.69
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.38
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+18% Synergy $1.44
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+17% Synergy $36.02
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+15% Synergy $2.56
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+15% Synergy $2.73
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+15% Synergy $11.97
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+15% Synergy $0.36
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+14% Synergy $0.79
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+13% Synergy $3.66
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+12% Synergy $14.33
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+12% Synergy $0.37
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+11% Synergy $0.52
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+11% Synergy $10.83
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.23
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.61
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $0.56
Bladehold War-Whip Bladehold War-Whip
+9% Synergy $0.29
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+9% Synergy $0.35
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $2.40
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+8% Synergy $11.36
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $14.78
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.83
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+8% Synergy $1.08
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+8% Synergy $1.07
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+7% Synergy $6.66
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $20.26
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $3.93
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.07
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $39.15
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $7.28
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+5% Synergy $1.06
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $1.23
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $10.90
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $3.33
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+4% Synergy $2.91
Sunforger Sunforger
+1% Synergy $2.97
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+1% Synergy $5.03
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.56

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 $1.28
Fighter Class Fighter Class
+16% Synergy $7.97
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+13% Synergy $0.44
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+11% Synergy $18.20
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+10% Synergy $0.22
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+9% Synergy $3.13
Forging the Tyrite Sword Forging the Tyrite Sword
+5% Synergy $0.31
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+5% Synergy $15.07
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+5% Synergy $3.78
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+5% Synergy $3.47
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+4% Synergy $0.57
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $7.32
Legion's Initiative Legion's Initiative
+2% Synergy $0.95
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-3% Synergy $3.40

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 $0.75

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+32% Synergy $6.34
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.28
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+19% Synergy $1.56
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy $20.37
Axgard Armory Axgard Armory
+12% Synergy $0.39
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.35
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.72
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.26
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+6% Synergy $0.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+4% Synergy $17.69
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.41
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+1% Synergy $0.52
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $10.99
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Needle Spires Needle Spires
0% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $39.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+13% Synergy $1.93
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+8% Synergy $0.84
Blitzball Blitzball
+5% Synergy $0.22
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+5% Synergy $0.52
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $69.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.65
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-15% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-17% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.39

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 $0.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $8.28
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+10% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+9% Synergy $0.43
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Abraded Bluffs Abraded Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.84
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+3% Synergy $0.27
Stone Quarry Stone Quarry
+3% Synergy $0.09
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.55
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.15
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.36
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.26
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-1% Synergy $10.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.27
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $341.24
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.31
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.58
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $3.50
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-4% Synergy $0.19
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $1.04
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-4% Synergy $0.32
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-4% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-7% Synergy $2.76
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.30
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-8% Synergy $16.13
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $10.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $32.49
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-10% Synergy $11.21
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-10% Synergy $0.67
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.34

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