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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.33

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 11% Dragon's Approach 11% Extra Combats 11% Obosh Companion 11% Spellslinger 11% Tokens 11% Treasure 11% Voltron 11% X Spells 11%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4441 Current Rank
#3579 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+38% Synergy $0.23
Blazing Shoal Blazing Shoal
+32% Synergy $10.83
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+31% Synergy $0.11
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+31% Synergy $4.02
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+31% Synergy $0.20
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+31% Synergy $1.08
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+30% Synergy $0.28
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+30% Synergy $0.18
Expedite Expedite
+30% Synergy $0.35
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+30% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+28% Synergy $1.10
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+28% Synergy $1.70
Renegade's Getaway Renegade's Getaway
+26% Synergy $0.05
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+23% Synergy $3.54
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.99
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.70
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.59
Terminate Terminate
-8% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.85
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.20

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+6% Synergy $25.52
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $10.63

Creatures

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

Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.26
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+20% Synergy $11.39
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
+20% Synergy $0.40
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+13% Synergy $1.01
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+13% Synergy $1.05
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+12% Synergy $1.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+8% Synergy $0.19
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $20.81
Anger Anger
+3% Synergy $1.79
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-8% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+25% Synergy $0.09
Twinferno Twinferno
+25% Synergy $0.18
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+25% Synergy $0.15
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+25% Synergy $0.05
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+24% Synergy $1.56
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+21% Synergy $0.07
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+21% Synergy $0.13
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+21% Synergy $0.08
Brute Force Brute Force
+21% Synergy $0.17
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+21% Synergy $0.15
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+20% Synergy $0.26
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+19% Synergy $0.31
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+16% Synergy $0.17
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+16% Synergy $0.06
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+16% Synergy $0.15
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+16% Synergy $0.06
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+16% Synergy $0.09
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+16% Synergy $0.17
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+15% Synergy $0.48
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+15% Synergy $0.12
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+15% Synergy $0.08
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+12% Synergy $6.90
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+12% Synergy $0.49
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy $5.85
Dismember Dismember
+11% Synergy $6.62
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy $0.06
Feign Death Feign Death
+10% Synergy $0.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.35
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $1.00
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.10
Village Rites Village Rites
-1% Synergy $0.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-23% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

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

Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+33% Synergy $0.17
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+26% Synergy $0.06
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+21% Synergy $0.11
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+19% Synergy $0.39
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+17% Synergy $2.25
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+16% Synergy $1.71
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+16% Synergy $0.39
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+14% Synergy $2.19
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+13% Synergy $0.30
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+13% Synergy $0.34
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+11% Synergy $0.48
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy $0.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+15% Synergy $0.82
Embercleave Embercleave
+14% Synergy $8.62
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+14% Synergy $0.79
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+13% Synergy $7.33
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $2.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+21% Synergy $5.43
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+19% Synergy $1.05
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+14% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+14% Synergy $1.93
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy $2.62

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.32
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+24% Synergy $9.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $23.29
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy $0.20
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+14% Synergy $0.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.15
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-10% Synergy $0.75
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-19% Synergy $1.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+11% Synergy $0.23
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.83
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+7% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+2% Synergy $9.94
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy $2.66
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.57
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-3% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-3% Synergy $0.38
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $5.10
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-8% Synergy $16.12
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy $4.86
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.30
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-18% Synergy $0.69
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-18% Synergy $22.42
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-20% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-27% Synergy $0.29

Similar Commanders

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

Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Haunted One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Haunted One
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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
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 Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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 Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
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
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kamber, the Plunderer Laurine, the Diversion Kamber, the Plunderer // Laurine, the Diversion
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Krark, the Thumbless Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Krark, the Thumbless
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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 Agent of the Shadow Thieves Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Criminal Past Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Criminal Past
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Scion of Halaster Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 27 other backgrounds:

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