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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.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4339 Current Rank
#4446 Last Month

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.

Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+35% Synergy $1.79
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+13% Synergy $2.10

Top Cards

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

Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $8.01
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.28

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $116.73
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $93.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+35% Synergy $0.15
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+24% Synergy $0.53
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+19% Synergy $15.99
Wildfire Eternal Wildfire Eternal
+18% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Hellkite Ancient Hellkite
+18% Synergy $0.24
Battle-Rattle Shaman Battle-Rattle Shaman
+18% Synergy $0.11
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+18% Synergy $0.06
Rorix Bladewing Rorix Bladewing
+18% Synergy $0.09
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+17% Synergy $0.48
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+17% Synergy $0.12
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+17% Synergy $0.12
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+17% Synergy $10.04
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+17% Synergy $0.27
Sawblade Scamp Sawblade Scamp
+16% Synergy $0.05
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.16
Stormshriek Feral Stormshriek Feral
+15% Synergy $0.06
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+14% Synergy $10.35
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.55
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+13% Synergy $17.70
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+13% Synergy $0.50
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+12% Synergy $1.25
Boilerbilges Ripper Boilerbilges Ripper
+12% Synergy $0.03
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+12% Synergy $0.03
Raccoon Rallier Raccoon Rallier
+12% Synergy $0.04
Cleon, Merry Champion Cleon, Merry Champion
+12% Synergy $0.19
Scholar of Combustion Scholar of Combustion
+12% Synergy $0.07
Skoa, Embermage Skoa, Embermage
+12% Synergy $0.05
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+12% Synergy $0.07
Most Valuable Slayer Most Valuable Slayer
+12% Synergy $0.03
Reptilian Recruiter Reptilian Recruiter
+12% Synergy $0.05
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+11% Synergy $0.30
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+10% Synergy $0.65
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Overlord of the Boilerbilges Overlord of the Boilerbilges
+10% Synergy $2.20
Hellspur Brute Hellspur Brute
+10% Synergy $0.06
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+9% Synergy $5.40
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+9% Synergy $3.16
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+9% Synergy $0.16
Weaver of Lightning Weaver of Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.06
Akoum Hellkite Akoum Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.55
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+7% Synergy $9.23
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+7% Synergy $0.08
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+7% Synergy $0.48
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+5% Synergy $7.34
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+2% Synergy $0.23
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+1% Synergy $0.98
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+1% Synergy $23.37
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+1% Synergy $0.21
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.58
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-12% Synergy $5.76

Instants

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

Trumpet Blast Trumpet Blast
+26% Synergy $0.04
Smelt Smelt
+26% Synergy $0.04
Sure Strike Sure Strike
+26% Synergy $0.03
Infuriate Infuriate
+24% Synergy $0.05
Fling Fling
+24% Synergy $0.06
Fiery Annihilation Fiery Annihilation
+24% Synergy $0.10
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+23% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+20% Synergy $0.08
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+19% Synergy $0.09
Scorchmark Scorchmark
+18% Synergy $0.05
Magma Spray Magma Spray
+18% Synergy $0.04
Burn Bright Burn Bright
+18% Synergy $0.04
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+17% Synergy $0.06
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+17% Synergy $0.11
Uncaged Fury Uncaged Fury
+17% Synergy $0.06
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+16% Synergy $0.12
Twinferno Twinferno
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+14% Synergy $0.17
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+12% Synergy $0.19
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+12% Synergy $0.15
Violent Urge Violent Urge
+12% Synergy $0.30
Pedal to the Metal Pedal to the Metal
+12% Synergy $0.03
Hearts on Fire Hearts on Fire
+12% Synergy $0.07
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+11% Synergy $0.11
Quick Draw Quick Draw
+10% Synergy $0.08
Caught in the Crossfire Caught in the Crossfire
+10% Synergy $0.06
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+9% Synergy $0.11
Consuming Sinkhole Consuming Sinkhole
+9% Synergy $0.07
Cackling Flames Cackling Flames
+9% Synergy $0.04
Expedite Expedite
+8% Synergy $0.94
Chandra's Outrage Chandra's Outrage
+8% Synergy $0.04
Repeated Reverberation Repeated Reverberation
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+8% Synergy $2.15
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+7% Synergy $0.17
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+7% Synergy $0.25
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+7% Synergy $7.68
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+5% Synergy $8.73
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+5% Synergy $0.13
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+2% Synergy $3.46
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+1% Synergy $0.43
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.71
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $48.80
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $2.22
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-9% Synergy $3.22
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-11% Synergy $10.42
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $6.15
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-17% Synergy $0.11
Abrade Abrade
-25% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-28% Synergy $1.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-44% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+17% Synergy $0.20
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+17% Synergy $2.44
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+13% Synergy $0.18
Crash Through Crash Through
+12% Synergy $0.23
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $3.14
Wildfire Howl Wildfire Howl
+12% Synergy $0.05
Trial of Agony Trial of Agony
+12% Synergy $0.07
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+11% Synergy $0.10
Puncturing Blow Puncturing Blow
+9% Synergy $0.04
Excavation Explosion Excavation Explosion
+9% Synergy $0.04
Firebolt Firebolt
+9% Synergy $0.09
Traitorous Instinct Traitorous Instinct
+9% Synergy $0.10
Maximize Velocity Maximize Velocity
+9% Synergy $0.08
Arrow Storm Arrow Storm
+9% Synergy $0.07
Spire Barrage Spire Barrage
+9% Synergy $0.05
Pillage Pillage
+9% Synergy $0.12
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.05
Yawning Fissure Yawning Fissure
+9% Synergy $0.03
Reckless Air Strike Reckless Air Strike
+9% Synergy $0.05
Molten Rebuke Molten Rebuke
+9% Synergy $0.04
Cinder Storm Cinder Storm
+9% Synergy $0.04
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.10
Blaze Blaze
+8% Synergy $0.15
Strangle Strangle
+8% Synergy $0.06
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+8% Synergy $1.11
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+8% Synergy $0.05
Smash to Dust Smash to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.14
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+8% Synergy $0.09
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.10
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+7% Synergy $0.21
By Force By Force
+7% Synergy $0.38
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+7% Synergy $0.09
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+6% Synergy $0.89
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+6% Synergy $0.11
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.43
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+6% Synergy $0.11
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.40
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+5% Synergy $9.79
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+5% Synergy $0.29
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+4% Synergy $0.05
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+2% Synergy $0.06
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+2% Synergy $3.25
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.76
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
0% Synergy $0.09
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
0% Synergy $5.63
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.54
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-3% Synergy $0.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-44% Synergy $1.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+17% Synergy $14.89
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $2.09
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+10% Synergy $0.45
Legion Extruder Legion Extruder
+10% Synergy $1.98
Territory Forge Territory Forge
+10% Synergy $0.22
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+9% Synergy $0.36
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+9% Synergy $5.88
Gnarled Effigy Gnarled Effigy
+9% Synergy $0.11
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+9% Synergy $12.10
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+9% Synergy $0.34
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+9% Synergy $0.20
Prism Ring Prism Ring
+9% Synergy $0.33
Levitating Statue Levitating Statue
+9% Synergy $0.04
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+9% Synergy $0.41
Blight Sickle Blight Sickle
+9% Synergy $0.18
Mirari Mirari
+9% Synergy $0.43
Jayemdae Tome Jayemdae Tome
+9% Synergy $0.04
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+8% Synergy $0.13
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+8% Synergy $0.22
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+8% Synergy $0.11
Heartstone Heartstone
+8% Synergy $4.00
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+8% Synergy $0.40
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+8% Synergy $0.24
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.77
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+7% Synergy $0.29
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+7% Synergy $8.55
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+7% Synergy $0.23
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $0.45
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $5.87
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+6% Synergy $0.23
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+5% Synergy $0.92
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+5% Synergy $0.99
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+3% Synergy $1.83
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-3% Synergy $38.64
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-8% Synergy $1.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.38
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-26% Synergy $9.56

Enchantments

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

Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+23% Synergy $3.35
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+19% Synergy $0.16
Blood Mist Blood Mist
+18% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+17% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+16% Synergy $6.99
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+15% Synergy $0.04
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+13% Synergy $26.17
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.37
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+10% Synergy $0.53
Fencer's Magemark Fencer's Magemark
+9% Synergy $0.05
Curse of the Pierced Heart Curse of the Pierced Heart
+9% Synergy $0.20
Case of the Burning Masks Case of the Burning Masks
+9% Synergy $0.04
Giant Spectacle Giant Spectacle
+9% Synergy $0.03
Battle Plan Battle Plan
+9% Synergy $0.02
Mark of Fury Mark of Fury
+9% Synergy $0.40
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+9% Synergy $0.29
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+8% Synergy $0.13
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+8% Synergy $0.27
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+8% Synergy $0.28
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+8% Synergy $0.14
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+8% Synergy $0.57
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+8% Synergy $0.04
Footfall Crater Footfall Crater
+8% Synergy $0.17
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+7% Synergy $0.76
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+7% Synergy $3.81
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+7% Synergy $0.10
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+7% Synergy $0.14
Double Vision Double Vision
+7% Synergy $0.48
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.34
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+6% Synergy $0.08
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+6% Synergy $0.34
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+6% Synergy $0.82
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+4% Synergy $3.28
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+1% Synergy $0.27
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
0% Synergy $2.06
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
0% Synergy $0.49
City on Fire City on Fire
-6% Synergy $8.73
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-7% Synergy $13.74

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+14% Synergy $1.46
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
+9% Synergy $0.61
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+7% Synergy $0.24
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+7% Synergy $0.48
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+7% Synergy $0.64
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.88

Utility Lands

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

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+15% Synergy $1.43
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+9% Synergy $0.43
The Biblioplex The Biblioplex
+9% Synergy $0.10
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.43
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+8% Synergy $12.05
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+8% Synergy $0.21
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+8% Synergy $0.09
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $14.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.78
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+6% Synergy $2.00
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.42
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+1% Synergy $1.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $37.97
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-3% Synergy $1.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-7% Synergy $10.47
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-14% Synergy $16.85
War Room War Room
-21% Synergy $4.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+13% Synergy $9.52
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+12% Synergy $1.02
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $61.28
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $23.83
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.17
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-39% Synergy $1.27

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
+13% Synergy $1.03
Mirage Mesa Mirage Mesa
+10% Synergy $0.09
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+9% Synergy $0.07
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.09
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $6.66
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $38.22
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.45
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $35.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $11.77

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