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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Price tag $0.06

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 17% Dragons 17% Dragon's Approach 17% -1/-1 Counters 8% Burn 8% Exile 8% Glass Cannon 8% Spell Copy 8% Treasure 8%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3710 Current Rank
#2973 Last Week
#4258 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat.

Cadira vs Livaan/Shameless Charlatan vs Tasha vs Minsc&Boo | Baldur's Gate Gameplay | SmoothBrainEDH

Cadira vs Livaan/Shameless Charlatan vs Tasha vs Minsc&Boo | Baldur's Gate Gameplay | SmoothBrainEDH

Background Cards

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can choose any of these 27 backgrounds.

Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Haunted One Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Master Chef Master Chef
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan

High Synergy Cards

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

Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+43% Synergy $1.63

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-27% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Wildfire Eternal Wildfire Eternal
+22% Synergy $0.22
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+21% Synergy $0.67
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+21% Synergy $0.10
Sawblade Scamp Sawblade Scamp
+20% Synergy $0.05
Boilerbilges Ripper Boilerbilges Ripper
+20% Synergy $0.03
Skoa, Embermage Skoa, Embermage
+20% Synergy $0.04
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+20% Synergy $0.03
Raccoon Rallier Raccoon Rallier
+20% Synergy $0.05
Reptilian Recruiter Reptilian Recruiter
+20% Synergy $0.04
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+20% Synergy $0.09
Most Valuable Slayer Most Valuable Slayer
+20% Synergy $0.02
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+19% Synergy $0.42
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+19% Synergy $0.06
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+18% Synergy $4.58
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+17% Synergy $0.17
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+17% Synergy $7.35
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+15% Synergy $2.35
Hellspur Brute Hellspur Brute
+14% Synergy $0.06
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+13% Synergy $0.30
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+12% Synergy $0.10
Seismic Monstrosaur Seismic Monstrosaur
+12% Synergy $0.06
Powder Ganger Powder Ganger
+12% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Maw Chaos Maw
+11% Synergy $0.17
Pyre Hound Pyre Hound
+11% Synergy $0.03
Krenko's Enforcer Krenko's Enforcer
+11% Synergy $0.06
Spearpoint Oread Spearpoint Oread
+11% Synergy $0.03
Fire Dragon Fire Dragon
+11% Synergy $4.99
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.59
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+10% Synergy $0.15
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.20
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+10% Synergy $0.05
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+10% Synergy $0.12
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+10% Synergy $0.56
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+8% Synergy $7.28
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.13
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+8% Synergy $1.01
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+8% Synergy $2.76
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+8% Synergy $0.46
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+7% Synergy $16.52
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $0.90
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+6% Synergy $21.74
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+6% Synergy $0.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+5% Synergy $0.23
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+4% Synergy $0.85
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+3% Synergy $0.42
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+3% Synergy $1.22
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+2% Synergy $0.18
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+1% Synergy $0.34
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+1% Synergy $0.15
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-8% Synergy $4.04

Instants

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

Fiery Annihilation Fiery Annihilation
+39% Synergy $0.09
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+35% Synergy $0.08
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+33% Synergy $0.08
Smelt Smelt
+32% Synergy $0.04
Sure Strike Sure Strike
+32% Synergy $0.04
Fling Fling
+30% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+28% Synergy $0.06
Magma Spray Magma Spray
+22% Synergy $0.03
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+21% Synergy $0.10
Trumpet Blast Trumpet Blast
+21% Synergy $0.02
Infuriate Infuriate
+19% Synergy $0.04
Violent Urge Violent Urge
+19% Synergy $0.37
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+19% Synergy $0.08
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+18% Synergy $0.16
Quick Draw Quick Draw
+14% Synergy $0.05
Caught in the Crossfire Caught in the Crossfire
+14% Synergy $0.06
Expedite Expedite
+12% Synergy $0.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+11% Synergy $0.98
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+11% Synergy $0.06
Consuming Sinkhole Consuming Sinkhole
+11% Synergy $0.05
Jaya's Greeting Jaya's Greeting
+11% Synergy $0.10
Searing Touch Searing Touch
+11% Synergy $3.43
Rally the Forces Rally the Forces
+11% Synergy $0.03
Explosive Impact Explosive Impact
+11% Synergy $0.06
Seismic Wave Seismic Wave
+11% Synergy $0.04
Flame-Blessed Bolt Flame-Blessed Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.02
Heat Ray Heat Ray
+11% Synergy $0.03
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 $0.34
Torch the Tower Torch the Tower
+10% Synergy $0.51
Chandra's Outrage Chandra's Outrage
+10% Synergy $0.03
Uncaged Fury Uncaged Fury
+10% Synergy $0.03
Arcbond Arcbond
+9% Synergy $0.86
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+9% Synergy $0.10
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+9% Synergy $0.22
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+8% Synergy $0.09
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+8% Synergy $0.12
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+7% Synergy $1.76
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+5% Synergy $0.20
Seething Song Seething Song
+4% Synergy $6.27
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+3% Synergy $0.36
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-3% Synergy $1.38
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $4.20
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.62
Abrade Abrade
-21% Synergy $0.15
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-26% Synergy $0.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-27% Synergy $0.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-51% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+21% Synergy $1.20
Wildfire Howl Wildfire Howl
+20% Synergy $0.04
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+19% Synergy $0.08
Trial of Agony Trial of Agony
+19% Synergy $0.03
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+16% Synergy $0.14
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+15% Synergy $0.18
Torch the Witness Torch the Witness
+12% Synergy $0.07
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+11% Synergy $0.21
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+11% Synergy $0.21
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+11% Synergy $0.04
Puncturing Blow Puncturing Blow
+11% Synergy $0.01
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.04
Excavation Explosion Excavation Explosion
+11% Synergy $0.06
Barrage of Boulders Barrage of Boulders
+11% Synergy $0.08
Reckless Air Strike Reckless Air Strike
+11% Synergy $0.11
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+11% Synergy $0.44
Traitorous Instinct Traitorous Instinct
+11% Synergy $0.05
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+11% Synergy $0.04
Molten Rebuke Molten Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.02
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+11% Synergy $1.38
Aftershock Aftershock
+11% Synergy $0.15
Pillage Pillage
+10% Synergy $0.10
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+10% Synergy $0.88
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+10% Synergy $0.05
Wrangle Wrangle
+10% Synergy $0.17
Firebolt Firebolt
+10% Synergy $0.09
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+10% Synergy $0.13
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+10% Synergy $0.06
Dwarven Reinforcements Dwarven Reinforcements
+10% Synergy $0.03
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+10% Synergy $0.41
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+10% Synergy $0.08
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+10% Synergy $0.18
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+9% Synergy $3.44
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+9% Synergy $0.08
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+8% Synergy $0.17
By Force By Force
+8% Synergy $0.36
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+8% Synergy $0.09
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+7% Synergy $0.85
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.31
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+6% Synergy $0.05
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+5% Synergy $1.62
Crash Through Crash Through
+5% Synergy $0.17
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.11
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+3% Synergy $3.16
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.39
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-2% Synergy $0.36
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-2% Synergy $0.20
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.76
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Chainsaw Chainsaw
+17% Synergy $0.64
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $1.77
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+14% Synergy $0.31
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+14% Synergy $1.97
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+12% Synergy $0.23
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+11% Synergy $1.32
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+11% Synergy $5.90
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+11% Synergy $0.26
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+11% Synergy $0.28
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+11% Synergy $0.07
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+11% Synergy $0.09
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+11% Synergy $0.35
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $4.51
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+11% Synergy $0.41
Blight Sickle Blight Sickle
+11% Synergy $0.21
Gnarled Effigy Gnarled Effigy
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mirari Mirari
+11% Synergy $0.43
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+11% Synergy $10.79
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+11% Synergy $0.36
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+10% Synergy $0.18
Heartstone Heartstone
+10% Synergy $1.86
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+10% Synergy $16.44
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+10% Synergy $0.39
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+10% Synergy $0.08
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+9% Synergy $7.08
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+9% Synergy $0.26
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $0.43
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+8% Synergy $0.21
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+7% Synergy $1.33
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+7% Synergy $0.64
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $1.86
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
0% Synergy $35.07
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-5% Synergy $2.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.30
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-28% Synergy $7.78

Enchantments

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

Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+19% Synergy $1.40
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+18% Synergy $0.44
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+17% Synergy $16.17
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+15% Synergy $0.19
Case of the Burning Masks Case of the Burning Masks
+12% Synergy $0.03
Battle Plan Battle Plan
+11% Synergy $0.03
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+11% Synergy $0.33
Curse of the Pierced Heart Curse of the Pierced Heart
+11% Synergy $0.23
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+10% Synergy $0.10
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+10% Synergy $0.11
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+10% Synergy $0.11
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+10% Synergy $0.49
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+10% Synergy $0.12
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+10% Synergy $0.04
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+10% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+10% Synergy $0.26
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+10% Synergy $0.23
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+10% Synergy $0.24
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+10% Synergy $0.23
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+10% Synergy $0.11
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.28
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+9% Synergy $1.62
Double Vision Double Vision
+8% Synergy $0.49
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.05
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+8% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+7% Synergy $0.07
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+6% Synergy $1.41
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+3% Synergy $0.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $1.01
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.47
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+2% Synergy $0.25
City on Fire City on Fire
-5% Synergy $5.62
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-6% Synergy $8.53

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 $1.00
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
+11% Synergy $0.51
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+9% Synergy $0.33
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+9% Synergy $0.47
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+8% Synergy $3.07
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+8% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+18% Synergy $0.94
The Biblioplex The Biblioplex
+11% Synergy $0.16
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+10% Synergy $13.11
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+9% Synergy $11.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+8% Synergy $0.63
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+8% Synergy $1.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+3% Synergy $1.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $11.65
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-1% Synergy $0.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $34.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
-19% Synergy $2.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+15% Synergy $0.92
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.61
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.20
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
0% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-26% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-51% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-63% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+14% Synergy $0.09
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+11% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-16% Synergy $0.11

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