Quick Answer

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue from HBG (HBG) costing {3}{U}{R}.

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler MTG card

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler

Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue

Card Text

Whenever you attack, up to one target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, return that creature to its owner's hand. If you do, create a Treasure token.

Card Stats

4/4 uncommon CMC: 5.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Aaron Miller
Treasure

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Similar Cards

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler? Basics

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler is a Legendary Creature — Halfling Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you attack, up to one target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, return that creature to its owner's hand. If you do, create a Treasure token."

How much mana does Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler cost to cast? Basics

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler has a mana cost of {3}{U}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler's mana cost of {3}{U}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler's current oracle text is: "Whenever you attack, up to one target attacking creature can't be blocked this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, return that creature to its owner's hand. If you do, create a Treasure token."

What is the current price of Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler? Pricing

Price data for Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler? Pricing

You can purchase Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler from? Details

This printing of Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler is from HBG (HBG), with collector number 5r.

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler's rarity? Details

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler is a uncommon card in HBG.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler? Details

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler was illustrated by Aaron Miller.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler's power and toughness? Details

Alora, Cheerful Swashbuckler is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks