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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.45

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Shadow Thieves
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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Voltron 19% Aggro 13% Infect 13% Spellslinger 13% Artifacts 6%
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Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+98% Synergy $0.32
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+97% Synergy $5.01
Toshiro Umezawa Toshiro Umezawa
+49% Synergy $5.03
Radiant Performer Radiant Performer
+49% Synergy $0.70
Exterminator Magmarch Exterminator Magmarch
+49% Synergy $0.29
Frenzied Gorespawn Frenzied Gorespawn
+48% Synergy $1.71
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+48% Synergy $0.24
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+48% Synergy $0.33
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+48% Synergy $6.58
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+47% Synergy $14.30
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+46% Synergy $0.29
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+45% Synergy $0.48
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+44% Synergy $3.36
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+43% Synergy $0.36
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+42% Synergy $3.01
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+41% Synergy $0.27
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+32% Synergy $1.73

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Spellslinger deck ahead.

Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+99% Synergy $0.26
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+99% Synergy $0.23
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+98% Synergy $0.23
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+81% Synergy $7.61
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+78% Synergy $27.53
Bedevil Bedevil
+65% Synergy $0.29
Breach Breach
+49% Synergy $0.20
Spinning Darkness Spinning Darkness
+49% Synergy $0.88
Sickening Shoal Sickening Shoal
+49% Synergy $13.02
Blazing Shoal Blazing Shoal
+49% Synergy $5.39
Contagion Contagion
+49% Synergy $2.39
Blood Frenzy Blood Frenzy
+49% Synergy $0.25
Fireblast Fireblast
+49% Synergy $1.07
Radiate Radiate
+49% Synergy $4.83
Agonizing Demise Agonizing Demise
+49% Synergy $0.28
Assassin's Ink Assassin's Ink
+49% Synergy $0.18
Butcher's Glee Butcher's Glee
+49% Synergy $0.06
Barge In Barge In
+49% Synergy $0.11
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+49% Synergy $0.18
Boon of Erebos Boon of Erebos
+49% Synergy $0.12
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+49% Synergy $0.18
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+49% Synergy $0.16
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+49% Synergy $0.36
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+49% Synergy $0.08
Mogg Salvage Mogg Salvage
+49% Synergy $0.27
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+49% Synergy $0.34
Presumed Dead Presumed Dead
+49% Synergy $0.23
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+49% Synergy $0.52
Hatred Hatred
+49% Synergy $61.80
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+49% Synergy $0.10
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+49% Synergy $0.26
Delirium Delirium
+49% Synergy $1.48
Backlash Backlash
+49% Synergy $1.19
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+49% Synergy $0.24
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+48% Synergy $0.20
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+48% Synergy $0.44
Darkness Darkness
+48% Synergy $23.94
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+48% Synergy $2.46
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+45% Synergy $10.36
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+44% Synergy $0.21
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+43% Synergy $0.19
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+42% Synergy $9.88
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+42% Synergy $0.45
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+39% Synergy $4.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+37% Synergy $2.42
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+36% Synergy $3.40
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+35% Synergy $0.56
Big Score Big Score
+29% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+28% Synergy $65.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+97% Synergy $3.18
Traitor's Roar Traitor's Roar
+49% Synergy $0.19
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+49% Synergy $0.15
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+49% Synergy $4.90
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+49% Synergy $6.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+49% Synergy $3.83
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+48% Synergy $0.35
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+48% Synergy $2.64
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+48% Synergy $0.34
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+47% Synergy $3.77
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+45% Synergy $4.48
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+45% Synergy $0.85
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+43% Synergy $7.01
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+41% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Spellslinger decks.

Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+49% Synergy $0.82
Mirran Banesplitter Mirran Banesplitter
+49% Synergy $0.17
Glamdring Glamdring
+49% Synergy $2.04
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+49% Synergy $0.16
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+49% Synergy $1.87
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+49% Synergy $6.79
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+49% Synergy $2.18
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+48% Synergy $14.29
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+48% Synergy $1.20
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+47% Synergy $3.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+99% Synergy $0.78
Koskun Falls Koskun Falls
+49% Synergy $15.31

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Spellslinger decks.

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+94% Synergy $1.77
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+47% Synergy $10.62
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+46% Synergy $0.38
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+45% Synergy $0.28
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+45% Synergy $0.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+44% Synergy $35.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+44% Synergy $3.77
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+42% Synergy $14.11
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+41% Synergy $7.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Spellslinger strategy.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+96% Synergy $1.04
Veinfire Borderpost Veinfire Borderpost
+49% Synergy $0.28
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+49% Synergy $5.95
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+44% Synergy $0.61
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+42% Synergy $2.81
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+38% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+31% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-35% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Spellslinger decks.

Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+68% Synergy $4.85
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+56% Synergy $1.18
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+48% Synergy $3.79
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+48% Synergy $9.24
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+45% Synergy $0.85
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+41% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+41% Synergy $1.05
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+37% Synergy $2.42
Badlands Badlands
+36% Synergy
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+36% Synergy $0.57
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+36% Synergy $0.39
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+30% Synergy $0.37
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $10.05
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+19% Synergy $8.54
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+18% Synergy $0.35
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $17.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+13% Synergy $8.32
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+2% Synergy $8.83
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $1.12
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14

Similar Commanders

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

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
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier