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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.54

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%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 50% of decks $1.65
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.34
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.11
Transpose Transpose
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32

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 in 54% of decks $0.26
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+40% Synergy in 46% of decks $8.02
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.26
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.26
Blazing Shoal Blazing Shoal
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $5.00
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+31% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.22
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+30% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.27
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.38
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.59
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $13.41

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 in 54% of decks $1.86
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy in 62% of decks $1.88
Bedevil Bedevil
+10% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.84
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.94
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.98

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy in 23% of decks $76.05

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 in 23% of decks $6.02
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.19
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.29
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+17% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.10

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 in 23% of decks $0.28
Spinning Darkness Spinning Darkness
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.67
Fireblast Fireblast
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.05
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.28
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+23% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.58
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.31
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy in 23% of decks $27.39
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.20
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-19% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.41

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 in 46% of decks $0.28
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.95
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.35
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.26
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $34.53

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 in 23% of decks $0.26

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.37
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-2% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.74
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy in 62% of decks $1.25

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 in 39% of decks $0.29
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+14% Synergy in 54% of decks $1.58
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+12% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.22
Badlands Badlands
+10% Synergy in 23% of decks
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy in 39% of decks $20.13
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.90
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.18
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy in 23% of decks $5.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.23
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-3% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.43
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy in 31% of decks $1.45
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.41
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy in 39% of decks $9.37
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-9% Synergy in 31% of decks $8.35
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-10% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.25
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-12% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-14% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.45

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Deck Stats

Based on 13 Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 13
  • Instant 17
  • Sorcery 11
  • Artifact 14
  • Enchantment 8
  • Land 35

Lands: 18 basic, 17 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
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
Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Ellie, Brick Master // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
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

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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