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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist: Dragon's Approach
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 29% Dragon's Approach 20% Treasure 13% Burn 11% Aggro 4%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist Dragon's Approach game on their own.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+21% Synergy $125.34
Gamble Gamble
+11% Synergy $14.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Dragon's Approach plan in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+66% Synergy $0.29
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+65% Synergy $0.25
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+65% Synergy $0.48
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+64% Synergy $5.83
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+64% Synergy $2.21
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+64% Synergy $0.29
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+63% Synergy $5.09
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+62% Synergy $18.11
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+54% Synergy $6.03
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+52% Synergy $0.27
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+33% Synergy $0.15
Dragonkin Berserker Dragonkin Berserker
+33% Synergy $0.28
Flameblast Dragon Flameblast Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.51
Themberchaud Themberchaud
+32% Synergy $17.92
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+30% Synergy $4.54
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+30% Synergy $0.39
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+30% Synergy $2.84
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+28% Synergy $13.34
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+28% Synergy $0.38
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+28% Synergy $14.81
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+28% Synergy $0.32
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+27% Synergy $0.33
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+26% Synergy $2.51
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+26% Synergy $13.78
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+25% Synergy $52.17
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+24% Synergy $109.66
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+23% Synergy $30.61
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+21% Synergy $32.35
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+18% Synergy $1.43
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+16% Synergy $1.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+10% Synergy $4.39

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach deck ahead.

Seething Song Seething Song
+69% Synergy $10.59
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+54% Synergy $5.64
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+53% Synergy $11.15
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+43% Synergy $0.46
Big Score Big Score
+37% Synergy $0.60
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+33% Synergy $0.27
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+32% Synergy $0.29
Fling Fling
+30% Synergy $0.21
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+30% Synergy $0.23
Reiterate Reiterate
+28% Synergy $17.60
Expedite Expedite
+23% Synergy $1.66
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+15% Synergy $11.06
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+14% Synergy $12.00
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+12% Synergy $9.90
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $3.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $3.35

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Dragon's Approach game plan forward for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist.

Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+99% Synergy $2.09
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+65% Synergy $0.29
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+33% Synergy $0.53
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+33% Synergy $0.27
Dragonstorm Dragonstorm
+33% Synergy $3.65
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+32% Synergy $0.27
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+32% Synergy $3.23
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+32% Synergy $0.76
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+31% Synergy $1.17
Geosurge Geosurge
+31% Synergy $3.34
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+30% Synergy $0.28
Banefire Banefire
+30% Synergy $0.80
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+30% Synergy $0.56
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+28% Synergy $0.42
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+28% Synergy $0.27
Earthquake Earthquake
+28% Synergy $0.62
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+28% Synergy $8.12
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+26% Synergy $4.54
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+24% Synergy $5.80
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+24% Synergy $5.16
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+22% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-20% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist Dragon's Approach decks.

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+44% Synergy $12.55
Spellweaver Helix Spellweaver Helix
+33% Synergy $2.36
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+33% Synergy $21.84
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+33% Synergy $2.92
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+32% Synergy $12.77
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+31% Synergy $15.56
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+31% Synergy $0.93
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+26% Synergy $0.92
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+22% Synergy $13.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.32
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+17% Synergy $2.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Dragon's Approach strategy in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist decks.

Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+66% Synergy $0.25
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+65% Synergy $0.82
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+33% Synergy $0.25
Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+32% Synergy $0.32
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+30% Synergy $2.41
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+30% Synergy $1.03
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+28% Synergy $1.97
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+28% Synergy $4.38
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+27% Synergy $0.37
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+23% Synergy $1.77
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+11% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach game plan.

Sarkhan, Dragonsoul Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
+33% Synergy $10.32
Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+32% Synergy $2.06
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+32% Synergy $0.36
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+24% Synergy $0.42

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist Dragon's Approach decks.

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+94% Synergy $24.13
War Room War Room
+70% Synergy $1.99
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+64% Synergy $2.18
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+53% Synergy $4.00
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+47% Synergy $9.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+47% Synergy $49.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+43% Synergy $0.36
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.51
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+31% Synergy $0.38
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+28% Synergy $0.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+25% Synergy $0.32
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+17% Synergy $0.28
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+10% Synergy $17.62

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach strategy.

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+97% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+83% Synergy $0.60
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+64% Synergy $0.41
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+56% Synergy $0.37
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy $0.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+34% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+28% Synergy $0.36
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+27% Synergy $11.33
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+27% Synergy $0.42
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+25% Synergy $3.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.40
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+10% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base behind Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist's Dragon's Approach decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+75% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+57% Synergy $0.32
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+33% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+27% Synergy $0.59
Mountain Mountain
-28% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist: Dragon's Approach.

Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Haunted One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Haunted One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Acolyte of Bahamut Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Amber Gristle O'Maul Acolyte of Bahamut Amber Gristle O'Maul // Acolyte of Bahamut
Amber Gristle O'Maul Master Chef Amber Gristle O'Maul // Master Chef
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Folk Hero Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Folk Hero
Faceless One Dragon Cultist Faceless One // Dragon Cultist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
Faceless One Guild Artisan Faceless One // Guild Artisan
Faceless One Passionate Archaeologist Faceless One // Passionate Archaeologist
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Faceless One Tavern Brawler Faceless One // Tavern Brawler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Passionate Archaeologist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels The Prismatic Piper Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // The Prismatic Piper
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Guild Artisan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Passionate Archaeologist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Popular Entertainer Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Popular Entertainer
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Street Urchin Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Street Urchin
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Cultist of the Absolute Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Cultist of the Absolute
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef Master Chef
Haunted One Haunted One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Faceless One Faceless One
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier