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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.45

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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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 $0.32
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+100% Synergy $0.31

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 $0.27
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+99% Synergy $0.30
Genesis Genesis
+99% Synergy $0.53
Keeper of Fables Keeper of Fables
+99% Synergy $0.31
Zilortha, Strength Incarnate Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
+99% Synergy $0.40
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+99% Synergy $0.22
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+99% Synergy $0.21
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+99% Synergy $0.31
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+98% Synergy $0.26
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+97% Synergy $0.31
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+96% Synergy $1.27
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+96% Synergy $12.43
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+89% Synergy $0.72
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+75% Synergy $0.27
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+100% Synergy $0.34
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+100% Synergy $0.84
Gurzigost Gurzigost
+100% Synergy $0.38
Merchant of the Vale Merchant of the Vale
+100% Synergy $0.16
Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig Yorvo, Lord of Garenbrig
+100% Synergy $0.35
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+100% Synergy $0.30
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+100% Synergy $0.51
Molecular Modifier Molecular Modifier
+100% Synergy $0.05
Fang, Roku's Companion Fang, Roku's Companion
+100% Synergy $0.36
Spellgorger Weird Spellgorger Weird
+100% Synergy $0.09
Woodland Champion Woodland Champion
+100% Synergy $0.15
Boar-q-pine Boar-q-pine
+100% Synergy $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 $0.30
Fling Fling
+95% Synergy $0.27
Big Score Big Score
+91% Synergy $0.59
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+90% Synergy $7.30
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+89% Synergy $0.25
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+73% Synergy $0.77
Beast Within Beast Within
+46% Synergy $0.51
Clear Shot Clear Shot
+100% Synergy $0.05
Bounty of Might Bounty of Might
+100% Synergy $0.25
Ambuscade Ambuscade
+100% Synergy $0.07

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+99% Synergy $0.46
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+99% Synergy $0.08
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+98% Synergy $0.29
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+98% Synergy $0.35
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+95% Synergy $0.32
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+86% Synergy $1.08
Harmonize Harmonize
+83% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+56% Synergy $0.90
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+100% Synergy $7.90
Browbeat Browbeat
+100% Synergy $0.37
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+100% Synergy $0.06
Serene Remembrance Serene Remembrance
+100% Synergy $0.16
Savage Stomp Savage Stomp
+100% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+98% Synergy $2.31
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+100% Synergy $0.36

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 $0.38
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+97% Synergy $0.21
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+96% Synergy $2.42
Abundance Abundance
+96% Synergy $1.24
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+61% Synergy $5.18
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+100% Synergy $0.34
Squirrel Sanctuary Squirrel Sanctuary
+100% Synergy $0.30
The Aesir Escape Valhalla The Aesir Escape Valhalla
+100% Synergy $0.34

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 $2.69
Vivien of the Arkbow Vivien of the Arkbow
+100% Synergy $1.98

Utility Lands

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

Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+96% Synergy $0.48
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
+90% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+73% Synergy $2.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+72% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.22
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+96% Synergy $0.35
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+87% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+83% Synergy $0.34
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+83% Synergy $0.48
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+78% Synergy $0.24
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+77% Synergy $5.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+75% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+68% Synergy $0.29
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+61% Synergy $0.45
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+56% Synergy $2.13
Game Trail Game Trail
+54% Synergy $0.23
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+53% Synergy $6.79
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+46% Synergy $0.29
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+32% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cloakwood Hermit.

The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Tavern Brawler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Hardy Outlander Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Hardy Outlander
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Passionate Archaeologist Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Passionate Archaeologist
Iroh, Grand Lotus Iroh, Grand Lotus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Guild Artisan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
The Fugitive Doctor Bill Potts The Fugitive Doctor // Bill Potts
The Fugitive Doctor Donna Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Donna Noble
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Krark, the Thumbless Tana, the Bloodsower Krark, the Thumbless // Tana, the Bloodsower
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Krark, the Thumbless Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Krark, the Thumbless
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Dragon Cultist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Burakos, Party Leader Hardy Outlander Burakos, Party Leader // Hardy Outlander
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Krark, the Thumbless Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Cecily, Haunted Mage Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Cecily, Haunted Mage // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One Haunted One
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Master Chef Master Chef
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
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
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier