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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureDragon Shaman

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat.

Background Cards

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can choose any of these 29 backgrounds.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat's abilities and overall game plan.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+22% Synergy $1.34
Seething Song Seething Song
+15% Synergy $6.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat decks.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.21

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $110.22
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $75.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+30% Synergy $0.13
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+28% Synergy $3.40
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+24% Synergy $0.07
Wildfire Eternal Wildfire Eternal
+22% Synergy $0.19
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+22% Synergy $0.42
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+21% Synergy $0.22
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+21% Synergy $10.94
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+21% Synergy $0.11
Sawblade Scamp Sawblade Scamp
+20% Synergy $0.07
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+19% Synergy $0.93
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+19% Synergy $0.93
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+18% Synergy $1.07
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+17% Synergy $19.79
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+17% Synergy $0.06
Boilerbilges Ripper Boilerbilges Ripper
+17% Synergy $0.01
Reptilian Recruiter Reptilian Recruiter
+17% Synergy $0.05
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+16% Synergy $0.28
Skoa, Embermage Skoa, Embermage
+16% Synergy $0.05
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+16% Synergy $0.03
Raccoon Rallier Raccoon Rallier
+16% Synergy $0.03
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+16% Synergy $0.04
Most Valuable Slayer Most Valuable Slayer
+16% Synergy $0.01
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+14% Synergy $2.26
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+14% Synergy $3.93
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+13% Synergy $5.68
Hellspur Brute Hellspur Brute
+12% Synergy $0.05
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+11% Synergy $11.07
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+11% Synergy $0.16
Fire Dragon Fire Dragon
+11% Synergy $5.04
Brazen Scourge Brazen Scourge
+11% Synergy $0.02
Slinking Giant Slinking Giant
+11% Synergy $0.10
Chartooth Cougar Chartooth Cougar
+11% Synergy $0.05
Battle-Rattle Shaman Battle-Rattle Shaman
+11% Synergy $0.12
Furyborn Hellkite Furyborn Hellkite
+11% Synergy $1.27
Cinder Hellion Cinder Hellion
+11% Synergy $0.05
Pyroceratops Pyroceratops
+11% Synergy $0.06
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+10% Synergy $0.10
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+10% Synergy $0.15
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.16
Shivan Dragon Shivan Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.09
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+8% Synergy $3.77
Generator Servant Generator Servant
+8% Synergy $0.15
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+7% Synergy $1.01
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.52
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+6% Synergy $0.15
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+6% Synergy $20.68
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+6% Synergy $0.22
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $0.75
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+4% Synergy $1.00
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-13% Synergy $3.69

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat safe.

Sure Strike Sure Strike
+32% Synergy $0.02
Smelt Smelt
+32% Synergy $0.02
Fiery Annihilation Fiery Annihilation
+32% Synergy $0.10
Fling Fling
+30% Synergy $0.07
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+28% Synergy $1.89
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+28% Synergy $0.09
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+27% Synergy $0.08
Magma Spray Magma Spray
+22% Synergy $0.04
Trumpet Blast Trumpet Blast
+21% Synergy $0.04
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+21% Synergy $0.04
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+21% Synergy $0.10
Infuriate Infuriate
+19% Synergy $0.04
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+18% Synergy $0.12
Twinferno Twinferno
+18% Synergy $0.15
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+16% Synergy $0.16
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+16% Synergy $0.11
Violent Urge Violent Urge
+16% Synergy $0.23
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+15% Synergy $0.09
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+14% Synergy $0.09
Expedite Expedite
+12% Synergy $0.35
Caught in the Crossfire Caught in the Crossfire
+12% Synergy $0.09
Quick Draw Quick Draw
+12% Synergy $0.05
Flame-Blessed Bolt Flame-Blessed Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.05
Seismic Wave Seismic Wave
+11% Synergy $0.07
Thunderous Wrath Thunderous Wrath
+11% Synergy $0.13
Sarkhan's Catharsis Sarkhan's Catharsis
+11% Synergy $0.03
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+11% Synergy $0.37
Crush Crush
+11% Synergy $0.05
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+11% Synergy $0.19
Puncture Bolt Puncture Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.21
Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+10% Synergy $0.09
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+10% Synergy $0.06
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+10% Synergy $2.27
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+10% Synergy $0.08
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+9% Synergy $7.59
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.12
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+9% Synergy $0.19
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+9% Synergy $0.25
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+9% Synergy $0.14
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+8% Synergy $0.16
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+7% Synergy $0.10
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+7% Synergy $2.29
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.70
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+5% Synergy $1.41
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $52.71
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-6% Synergy $1.42
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-9% Synergy $4.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-13% Synergy $0.10
Abrade Abrade
-21% Synergy $0.18
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-40% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat's game plan and control the board.

Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+32% Synergy $1.52
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+25% Synergy $0.19
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+21% Synergy $2.64
Wildfire Howl Wildfire Howl
+17% Synergy $0.06
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+16% Synergy $2.34
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+16% Synergy $0.13
Crash Through Crash Through
+16% Synergy $0.17
Trial of Agony Trial of Agony
+16% Synergy $0.06
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+16% Synergy $0.16
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+12% Synergy $0.12
Pillage Pillage
+11% Synergy $0.16
Puncturing Blow Puncturing Blow
+11% Synergy $0.04
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.03
Wrangle Wrangle
+11% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Air Strike Reckless Air Strike
+11% Synergy $0.04
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+11% Synergy $0.08
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+11% Synergy $1.66
Spire Barrage Spire Barrage
+11% Synergy $0.05
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+11% Synergy $0.03
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+11% Synergy $3.47
Aftershock Aftershock
+11% Synergy $0.15
Excavation Explosion Excavation Explosion
+11% Synergy $0.03
Barrage of Boulders Barrage of Boulders
+11% Synergy $0.08
Firebolt Firebolt
+11% Synergy $0.07
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+10% Synergy $0.09
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.04
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+10% Synergy $0.03
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+10% Synergy $0.54
Torch the Witness Torch the Witness
+10% Synergy $0.06
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.14
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+10% Synergy $1.19
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.38
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+9% Synergy $0.17
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+9% Synergy $3.58
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+9% Synergy $0.04
By Force By Force
+9% Synergy $0.37
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.27
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+8% Synergy $0.10
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+8% Synergy $0.10
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+7% Synergy $13.17
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+7% Synergy $0.44
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+6% Synergy $0.51
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.88
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.08
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+4% Synergy $2.55
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.68
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+2% Synergy $4.38
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.16
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-1% Synergy $0.19
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Chainsaw Chainsaw
+14% Synergy $0.50
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+14% Synergy $2.31
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+12% Synergy $0.32
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+12% Synergy $2.48
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+11% Synergy $0.03
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $5.91
Gnarled Effigy Gnarled Effigy
+11% Synergy $0.12
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+11% Synergy $0.26
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+11% Synergy $0.18
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+11% Synergy $11.39
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+11% Synergy $0.32
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+11% Synergy $0.03
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+11% Synergy $0.34
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+11% Synergy $0.40
Blight Sickle Blight Sickle
+11% Synergy $0.20
Mirari Mirari
+11% Synergy $0.41
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.98
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+10% Synergy $0.16
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+10% Synergy $0.17
Heartstone Heartstone
+10% Synergy $2.80
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+10% Synergy $15.23
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+10% Synergy $5.21
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+10% Synergy $0.42
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+10% Synergy $0.26
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+10% Synergy $0.23
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+9% Synergy $7.70
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+9% Synergy $0.28
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $0.29
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+8% Synergy $0.29
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+7% Synergy $0.97
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+7% Synergy $0.82
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.51
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-1% Synergy $37.23
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-6% Synergy $1.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.22
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-19% Synergy $7.72

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+20% Synergy $3.04
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+17% Synergy $18.46
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+15% Synergy $0.35
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+15% Synergy $2.11
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+14% Synergy $0.20
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+14% Synergy $0.25
Battle Plan Battle Plan
+11% Synergy $0.05
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+11% Synergy $0.47
Case of the Burning Masks Case of the Burning Masks
+11% Synergy $0.04
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+11% Synergy $0.29
Curse of the Pierced Heart Curse of the Pierced Heart
+11% Synergy $0.18
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+10% Synergy $0.19
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+10% Synergy $0.62
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+10% Synergy $0.04
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+10% Synergy $0.22
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+10% Synergy $0.19
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+10% Synergy $0.16
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+10% Synergy $0.14
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+10% Synergy $0.13
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+10% Synergy $0.24
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+9% Synergy $0.80
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+9% Synergy $1.39
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.28
Double Vision Double Vision
+8% Synergy $0.41
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+8% Synergy $3.12
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.10
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+8% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+7% Synergy $0.05
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+6% Synergy $5.14
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.50
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+2% Synergy $0.24
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $3.04
City on Fire City on Fire
-4% Synergy $8.08
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-5% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+18% Synergy $1.01
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
+11% Synergy $0.57
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+9% Synergy $4.00
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+9% Synergy $0.25
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+9% Synergy $0.50
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+8% Synergy $0.56

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+19% Synergy $1.74
The Biblioplex The Biblioplex
+11% Synergy $0.12
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.39
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+10% Synergy $12.23
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+9% Synergy $14.43
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+8% Synergy $1.96
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $39.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+3% Synergy $1.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-1% Synergy $1.07
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $7.92
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-11% Synergy $17.39
War Room War Room
-19% Synergy $3.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+19% Synergy $10.59
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+15% Synergy $0.97
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.23
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $62.61
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.55
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.65
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.25
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-39% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-52% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+19% Synergy $1.22
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+12% Synergy $0.06
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+11% Synergy $0.04
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+9% Synergy $1.22
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+8% Synergy $6.61
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.05
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+5% Synergy $38.19
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.36
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $35.68
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.46

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