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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.59

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

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4176 Current Rank
#4182 Past 2 Years
19 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 42% of decks $0.30
Blazing Shoal Blazing Shoal
+32% Synergy in 32% of decks $5.00
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.15
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+31% Synergy in 37% of decks $6.64
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+31% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.87
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.65
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.26
Expedite Expedite
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.37
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.31

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 in 32% of decks $3.41
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.91
Renegade's Getaway Renegade's Getaway
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.13
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+23% Synergy in 32% of decks $4.40
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.19
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy in 42% of decks $7.98
Terminate Terminate
-8% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.88
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.22

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+6% Synergy in 32% of decks $40.79
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $17.87

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 in 26% of decks $0.39
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+20% Synergy in 26% of decks $8.02
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.38
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.11
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.82
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.51
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy in 16% of decks $24.88
Anger Anger
+3% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.53
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.35

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 in 26% of decks $0.28
Twinferno Twinferno
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.36
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.27
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.59
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.27
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.15
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.17
Brute Force Brute Force
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.36
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.15
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.41
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.36
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.25
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.31
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.25
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.35
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.22
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.58
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.11
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.18
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.40
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.66
Seething Song Seething Song
+11% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.32
Dismember Dismember
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.07
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Feign Death Feign Death
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $12.35
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.42
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.20
Village Rites Village Rites
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.59
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.19
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-23% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.98

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 in 42% of decks $0.28
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+26% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.28
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.28
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.41
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.75
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $8.03
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.60
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+16% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.53
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.26
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.08
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.26
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.34
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.16
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.84
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.27
Embercleave Embercleave
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $9.53
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.79
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $14.56
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.86

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 in 25% of decks $4.19
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.27
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.40
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $5.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-8% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.29
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $33.77
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy in 16% of decks $50.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+22% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.38
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.37
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.36
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy in 90% of decks $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.99
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-10% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.99
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-19% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.74
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.37

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 in 16% of decks $0.29
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+8% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.45
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+7% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+2% Synergy in 23% of decks $11.18
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.90
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.17
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.41
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-3% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.43
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-3% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.34
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.24
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-8% Synergy in 32% of decks $8.35
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-8% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.45
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-18% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.45
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-18% Synergy in 26% of decks $9.37
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-20% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-27% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.25

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute Deck Stats

Based on 19 Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 15
  • Instant 19
  • Sorcery 14
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 32

Lands: 22 basic, 10 nonbasic

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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
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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 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
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Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tormod, the Desecrator Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tormod, the Desecrator
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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
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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

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