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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cloakwood Hermit
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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TCGplayer $0.20 Card Kingdom $0.35 Mana Pool $0.15

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.69
Gurzigost Gurzigost
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.55
Molecular Modifier Molecular Modifier
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Fang, Roku's Companion Fang, Roku's Companion
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20

Creatures

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Genesis Genesis
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.53
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Zilortha, Strength Incarnate Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.45
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.40
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.41
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.14
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.69
Gurzigost Gurzigost
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.42
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.55
Molecular Modifier Molecular Modifier
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.18
Fang, Roku's Companion Fang, Roku's Companion
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Spellgorger Weird Spellgorger Weird
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.17
Woodland Champion Woodland Champion
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.21
Boar-q-pine Boar-q-pine
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12

Instants

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

Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Fling Fling
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Big Score Big Score
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.44
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.85
Beast Within Beast Within
+46% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.06
Clear Shot Clear Shot
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.10
Bounty of Might Bounty of Might
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.26
Ambuscade Ambuscade
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.59
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.14
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.27
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+86% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.59
Harmonize Harmonize
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.40
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.48
Browbeat Browbeat
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.35
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.12
Serene Remembrance Serene Remembrance
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.19
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.43

Enchantments

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

Death's Presence Death's Presence
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.26
Abundance Abundance
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.51
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.65
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Squirrel Sanctuary Squirrel Sanctuary
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
The Aesir Escape Valhalla The Aesir Escape Valhalla
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.87
Vivien of the Arkbow Vivien of the Arkbow
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.65

Utility Lands

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

Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.41
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+73% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.93

Lands

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

Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.82
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+78% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+75% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.28
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+68% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.33
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+61% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.56
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.81
Game Trail Game Trail
+54% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.29
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+53% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.87
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+46% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+32% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.10
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit Deck Stats

Based on 1 Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 26
  • Instant 10
  • Sorcery 14
  • Artifact 2
  • Enchantment 9
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 35

Lands: 15 basic, 20 nonbasic

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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
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
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
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