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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.14

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Voltron 19% Aggro 13% Infect 13% Spellslinger 13% Artifacts 6% Burn 6% Control 6% Discard 6% Equipment 6% Lifegain 6%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+41% Synergy $3.63
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+24% Synergy $0.30
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+19% Synergy $2.48
Transpose Transpose
+14% Synergy $1.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's abilities and overall game plan.

Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+53% Synergy $0.20
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+40% Synergy $16.52
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+36% Synergy $0.08
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+33% Synergy $0.60
Blazing Shoal Blazing Shoal
+31% Synergy $12.86
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+31% Synergy $0.16
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+30% Synergy $0.64
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+28% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy $1.88
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+27% Synergy $16.38

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.13
Bedevil Bedevil
+10% Synergy $0.51
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $0.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $1.55
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+21% Synergy $4.18
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+21% Synergy $0.15
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+17% Synergy $0.15
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+17% Synergy $1.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+23% Synergy $0.25
Spinning Darkness Spinning Darkness
+23% Synergy $0.69
Fireblast Fireblast
+23% Synergy $0.27
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+23% Synergy $0.07
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+23% Synergy $0.46
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+21% Synergy $0.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $18.24
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-19% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+37% Synergy $0.27
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+22% Synergy $4.00
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+21% Synergy $0.25
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+21% Synergy $3.86
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+21% Synergy $1.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy $31.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+22% Synergy $0.05

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-2% Synergy $1.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+20% Synergy $0.40
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+14% Synergy $0.31
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+12% Synergy $0.11
Badlands Badlands
+10% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.68
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $3.36
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $8.92
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.57
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-3% Synergy $0.28
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy $3.99
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.40
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $15.33
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-9% Synergy $13.40
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy $0.38
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-12% Synergy $0.32
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy $1.01

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Krark, the Thumbless Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Krark, the Thumbless
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Faceless One Cultist of the Absolute Faceless One // Cultist of the Absolute
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Scion of Halaster Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tormod, the Desecrator Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Vial Smasher the Fierce Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kamber, the Plunderer Laurine, the Diversion Kamber, the Plunderer // Laurine, the Diversion
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Vial Smasher the Fierce Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Iron Throne Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Criminal Past Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Criminal Past
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cultist of the Absolute Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Haunted One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Haunted One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Scion of Halaster Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 26 other 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