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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Price tag $0.15

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 30 backgrounds.

Top Cards

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

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $3.74
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.99
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $12.99
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.37
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-22% Synergy $11.96

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $139.18
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $106.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $43.27
Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

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

Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+27% Synergy $0.19
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+22% Synergy $0.47
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+21% Synergy $12.84
Zuko, Exiled Prince Zuko, Exiled Prince
+17% Synergy $0.25
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+16% Synergy $0.82
Wildfire Eternal Wildfire Eternal
+16% Synergy $0.33
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+16% Synergy $0.07
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+16% Synergy $0.31
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+16% Synergy $10.01
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+16% Synergy $0.23
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.26
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+16% Synergy $0.33
Battle-Rattle Shaman Battle-Rattle Shaman
+16% Synergy $0.15
Dark Apostle Dark Apostle
+16% Synergy $0.35
Shocker, Unshakable Shocker, Unshakable
+16% Synergy $0.12
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+15% Synergy $0.24
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+15% Synergy $0.09
Sawblade Scamp Sawblade Scamp
+15% Synergy $0.13
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+15% Synergy $3.54
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+14% Synergy $8.04
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.31
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.67
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+13% Synergy $10.59
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+11% Synergy $0.12
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $2.59
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+10% Synergy $0.44
Skoa, Embermage Skoa, Embermage
+10% Synergy $0.06
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+10% Synergy $0.09
Boilerbilges Ripper Boilerbilges Ripper
+10% Synergy $0.06
Raccoon Rallier Raccoon Rallier
+10% Synergy $0.16
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+10% Synergy $0.17
Reptilian Recruiter Reptilian Recruiter
+10% Synergy $0.11
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+10% Synergy $0.12
Most Valuable Slayer Most Valuable Slayer
+10% Synergy $0.03
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+9% Synergy $0.25
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+9% Synergy $0.15
Clockwork Percussionist Clockwork Percussionist
+9% Synergy $0.18
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+9% Synergy $0.33
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+9% Synergy $0.06
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+8% Synergy $1.93
Dragon Egg Dragon Egg
+8% Synergy $0.08
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+7% Synergy $3.66
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+7% Synergy $5.38
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+5% Synergy $10.71
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+4% Synergy $0.54
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+2% Synergy $0.33
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+2% Synergy $6.72
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
0% Synergy $1.14
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
-2% Synergy $28.02
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-14% Synergy $8.40

Instants

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

Smelt Smelt
+24% Synergy $0.09
Trumpet Blast Trumpet Blast
+24% Synergy $0.03
Sure Strike Sure Strike
+24% Synergy $0.05
Infuriate Infuriate
+22% Synergy $0.08
Fling Fling
+21% Synergy $0.05
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+20% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Annihilation Fiery Annihilation
+19% Synergy $0.16
Scorchmark Scorchmark
+17% Synergy $0.04
Uncaged Fury Uncaged Fury
+16% Synergy $0.07
Burn Bright Burn Bright
+16% Synergy $0.03
Magma Spray Magma Spray
+16% Synergy $0.07
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+15% Synergy $0.25
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+15% Synergy $0.12
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+15% Synergy $0.12
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+15% Synergy $0.17
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+14% Synergy $0.34
Twinferno Twinferno
+13% Synergy $0.35
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+13% Synergy $0.17
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+12% Synergy $0.30
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+11% Synergy $0.16
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+11% Synergy $0.35
Shock Shock
+10% Synergy $0.18
Violent Urge Violent Urge
+10% Synergy $0.28
Pedal to the Metal Pedal to the Metal
+10% Synergy $0.08
Hearts on Fire Hearts on Fire
+10% Synergy $0.11
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+9% Synergy $0.15
Consuming Sinkhole Consuming Sinkhole
+8% Synergy $0.07
Enrage Enrage
+8% Synergy $0.15
Torch the Tower Torch the Tower
+8% Synergy $0.35
Jaya's Greeting Jaya's Greeting
+8% Synergy $0.09
Audacious Swap Audacious Swap
+8% Synergy $0.22
Rally the Forces Rally the Forces
+8% Synergy $0.12
Crash Crash
+8% Synergy $0.23
Searing Touch Searing Touch
+8% Synergy $2.63
Explosive Impact Explosive Impact
+8% Synergy $0.11
Expedite Expedite
+7% Synergy $0.90
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+7% Synergy $0.21
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+7% Synergy $0.17
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+7% Synergy $0.17
Arcbond Arcbond
+6% Synergy $1.72
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+6% Synergy $0.12
Reiterate Reiterate
+4% Synergy $15.44
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $11.82
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
-4% Synergy $2.61
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $66.45
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-18% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-18% Synergy $6.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $2.95
Abrade Abrade
-26% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-45% 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
+24% Synergy $2.21
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+20% Synergy $4.92
Molten Rebuke Molten Rebuke
+17% Synergy $0.04
Blaze Blaze
+16% Synergy $0.13
Strangle Strangle
+16% Synergy $0.20
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+16% Synergy $3.04
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+16% Synergy $0.09
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+16% Synergy $0.27
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+16% Synergy $0.67
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+16% Synergy $0.28
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+12% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+12% Synergy $0.31
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+12% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $4.57
Crash Through Crash Through
+11% Synergy $0.14
Wildfire Howl Wildfire Howl
+10% Synergy $0.05
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+9% Synergy $0.18
Trial of Agony Trial of Agony
+9% Synergy $0.07
Lay Waste Lay Waste
+8% Synergy $0.10
Ready to Rumble Ready to Rumble
+8% Synergy $0.03
Pillage Pillage
+8% Synergy $0.19
Demolish Demolish
+8% Synergy $0.05
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.20
Puncturing Blow Puncturing Blow
+8% Synergy $0.01
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+8% Synergy $0.14
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.07
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+8% Synergy $0.16
Crush the Weak Crush the Weak
+8% Synergy $0.07
Torch the Witness Torch the Witness
+8% Synergy $0.06
Wrangle Wrangle
+8% Synergy $0.13
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+8% Synergy $0.19
Yawning Fissure Yawning Fissure
+8% Synergy $0.03
Firebolt Firebolt
+8% Synergy $0.12
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+7% Synergy $24.44
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+7% Synergy $1.00
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.16
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+6% Synergy $0.23
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+6% Synergy $7.86
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+6% Synergy $0.14
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+6% Synergy $0.23
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.28
By Force By Force
+6% Synergy $0.33
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.33
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.61
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $4.13
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+1% Synergy $0.22
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
0% Synergy $0.09
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.98
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+16% Synergy $16.64
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+8% Synergy $2.47
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+8% Synergy $0.34
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+8% Synergy $0.39
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+8% Synergy $0.06
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+8% Synergy $0.07
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+8% Synergy $0.31
Gnarled Effigy Gnarled Effigy
+8% Synergy $0.12
Mirari Mirari
+8% Synergy $0.47
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+8% Synergy $0.12
Heartstone Heartstone
+8% Synergy $3.83
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+8% Synergy $0.35
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+8% Synergy $0.35
Javelin of Lightning Javelin of Lightning
+8% Synergy $0.08
Hexgold Halberd Hexgold Halberd
+8% Synergy $0.12
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+8% Synergy $19.00
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+8% Synergy $0.42
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+8% Synergy $2.86
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+8% Synergy $0.22
Blight Sickle Blight Sickle
+8% Synergy $0.19
Vulshok Splitter Vulshok Splitter
+8% Synergy $0.07
Barbed Batterfist Barbed Batterfist
+8% Synergy $0.07
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+8% Synergy $14.05
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+8% Synergy $0.18
Ominous Parcel Ominous Parcel
+8% Synergy $0.03
Universal Solvent Universal Solvent
+8% Synergy $0.07
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+8% Synergy $0.12
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+7% Synergy $0.67
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+7% Synergy $0.39
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+7% Synergy $9.84
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $2.47
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.36
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+7% Synergy $0.34
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $12.25
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+7% Synergy $0.29
Ingenuity Engine Ingenuity Engine
+7% Synergy $0.31
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+7% Synergy $0.33
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+6% Synergy $5.18
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+6% Synergy $0.38
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $0.95
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.34
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+5% Synergy $1.19
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $1.32
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+2% Synergy $1.94
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $44.24
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-8% Synergy $3.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+18% Synergy $3.27
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+17% Synergy $0.22
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+16% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+15% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+14% Synergy $4.91
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+13% Synergy $0.08
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+12% Synergy $28.97
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.48
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+10% Synergy $0.19
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+8% Synergy $0.63
Battle Plan Battle Plan
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+8% Synergy $0.31
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+8% Synergy $0.55
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+8% Synergy $0.30
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+8% Synergy $0.34
Case of the Burning Masks Case of the Burning Masks
+8% Synergy $0.04
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+8% Synergy $0.27
Fencer's Magemark Fencer's Magemark
+8% Synergy $0.07
Curse of the Pierced Heart Curse of the Pierced Heart
+8% Synergy $0.21
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+8% Synergy $0.08
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+7% Synergy $0.75
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+7% Synergy $0.08
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+7% Synergy $3.65
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+7% Synergy $0.21
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+7% Synergy $0.14
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+7% Synergy $0.20
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+7% Synergy $0.36
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+7% Synergy $3.25
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.36
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+6% Synergy $0.22
Double Vision Double Vision
+6% Synergy $0.48
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+5% Synergy $1.92
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+5% Synergy $14.70
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+5% Synergy $0.24
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+5% Synergy $0.35
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+4% Synergy $3.79
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.44
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $1.29
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
0% Synergy $0.25
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-1% Synergy $0.88
City on Fire City on Fire
-6% Synergy $12.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-8% Synergy $21.82

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+13% Synergy $2.95
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+13% Synergy $1.42
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+8% Synergy $1.03
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
+8% Synergy $0.64
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.32
Chandra, Heart of Fire Chandra, Heart of Fire
+7% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Pyromaster Chandra, Pyromaster
+7% Synergy $0.79
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+7% Synergy $0.49
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.58

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+13% Synergy $1.73
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.48
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+8% Synergy $0.86
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+8% Synergy $12.23
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+8% Synergy $0.08
The Biblioplex The Biblioplex
+8% Synergy $0.16
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+8% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+7% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+7% Synergy $0.93
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $17.23
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+7% Synergy $0.90
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.89
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+6% Synergy $0.30
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+6% Synergy $0.18
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
0% Synergy $1.50
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $43.73
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $1.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.39
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-10% Synergy $11.01
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-15% Synergy $15.35
War Room War Room
-21% Synergy $9.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+10% Synergy $0.44
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+10% Synergy $11.77
Dire Mimic Dire Mimic
+8% Synergy $0.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $5.05
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $71.00
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.32
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.60
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $37.01
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-35% Synergy $1.01

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
+10% Synergy $2.06
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+8% Synergy $0.13
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+8% Synergy $0.25
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+8% Synergy $0.28
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.43
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $7.40
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.25
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.24
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.48
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $48.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $13.37

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