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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Folk Hero
Price tag $5.32

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Folk Hero
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Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 40% Dragons 20% Extra Combats 20% Voltron 20%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4006 Current Rank
#4232 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

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

Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+82% Synergy $0.19
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+82% Synergy $0.35
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+81% Synergy $0.29
Keldon Flamesage Keldon Flamesage
+73% Synergy $0.05
Prophetic Flamespeaker Prophetic Flamespeaker
+73% Synergy $0.38
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+72% Synergy $0.39
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+72% Synergy $1.44
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+71% Synergy $0.27
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+67% Synergy $0.23
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+66% Synergy $0.90

Top Cards

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

Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+63% Synergy $0.20
Efreet Flamepainter Efreet Flamepainter
+63% Synergy $0.13
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+63% Synergy $0.40
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+63% Synergy $0.14
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+63% Synergy $0.32
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+63% Synergy $16.52
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+63% Synergy $0.53
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+63% Synergy $1.04
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+63% Synergy $0.15
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+30% Synergy $4.90

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+30% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $26.15
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

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

Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+57% Synergy $2.35
Erratic Cyclops Erratic Cyclops
+54% Synergy $0.08
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+54% Synergy $3.63
Adult Gold Dragon Adult Gold Dragon
+54% Synergy $0.27
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+53% Synergy $3.04
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+52% Synergy $0.50
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+51% Synergy $0.75
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+45% Synergy $3.74
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+45% Synergy $0.15
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+45% Synergy $0.12
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+45% Synergy $0.29
Flamescroll Celebrant Revel in Silence Flamescroll Celebrant
+45% Synergy $0.11
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+42% Synergy $9.09
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+39% Synergy $0.23
Opportunistic Dragon Opportunistic Dragon
+36% Synergy $0.17
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+35% Synergy $0.06
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+33% Synergy $0.44
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+27% Synergy $2.98
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+27% Synergy $9.10
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.13
Velomachus Lorehold Velomachus Lorehold
+26% Synergy $0.25
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+26% Synergy $7.36
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+25% Synergy $27.81
Duergar Hedge-Mage Duergar Hedge-Mage
+23% Synergy $0.18

Instants

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

Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+62% Synergy $0.48
Twinferno Twinferno
+62% Synergy $0.20
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+62% Synergy $0.13
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+61% Synergy $0.57
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+54% Synergy $0.21
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+52% Synergy $1.98
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+42% Synergy $2.75
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+37% Synergy $1.76
Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+36% Synergy $0.15
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+34% Synergy $8.25
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+32% Synergy $0.28
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+32% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+22% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
+20% Synergy $0.62
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy $11.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+54% Synergy $0.18
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+54% Synergy $0.85
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+50% Synergy $1.76
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+47% Synergy $0.23
Onward // Victory Onward // Victory
+45% Synergy $0.08
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+44% Synergy $1.80
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+39% Synergy $4.02
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+39% Synergy $2.81
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+38% Synergy $0.27
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+36% Synergy $1.38
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+35% Synergy $0.19
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+32% Synergy $0.32
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+30% Synergy $0.25
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+30% Synergy $0.28
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+27% Synergy $0.14
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+26% Synergy $1.62
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+26% Synergy $0.26
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+25% Synergy $1.21
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+25% Synergy $1.03
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+25% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Sunforger Sunforger
+9% Synergy $3.06
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.30

Utility Lands

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

Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+44% Synergy $0.22
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+41% Synergy $0.47
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+39% Synergy $0.11
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+38% Synergy $0.22
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+30% Synergy $0.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+28% Synergy $0.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $2.28
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $2.73
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+13% Synergy $3.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+63% Synergy $1.30
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+54% Synergy $0.56
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+44% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+38% Synergy $0.24
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+35% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+20% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+65% Synergy $0.18
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+40% Synergy $0.15
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+28% Synergy $0.17
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+26% Synergy $0.36
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+25% Synergy $11.24
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+22% Synergy $11.54
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+19% Synergy $4.49
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+11% Synergy $2.79
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.06
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy $24.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.34
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.20
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $8.57

Similar Commanders

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

Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Guild Artisan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Guild Artisan
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Street Urchin Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Street Urchin
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Tavern Brawler Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Tavern Brawler
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
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 Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Passionate Archaeologist Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Goddric, Cloaked Reveler Goddric, Cloaked Reveler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Dragon Cultist Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // 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
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dragon Cultist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Noble Heritage Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Noble Heritage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Raised by Giants Amber Gristle O'Maul // Raised by Giants
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Gut, True Soul Zealot Acolyte of Bahamut Gut, True Soul Zealot // Acolyte of Bahamut
Gut, True Soul Zealot Raised by Giants Gut, True Soul Zealot // Raised by Giants
Gut, True Soul Zealot Sword Coast Sailor Gut, True Soul Zealot // Sword Coast Sailor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Guild Artisan Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Guild Artisan
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Street Urchin Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Street Urchin
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Tavern Brawler Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Tavern Brawler
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Iron Throne Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Clan Crafter Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Clan Crafter
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
Devil K. Nevil Devil K. Nevil
Gut, True Soul Zealot Feywild Visitor Gut, True Soul Zealot // Feywild Visitor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Dungeon Delver Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Dungeon Delver
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Rorix Bladewing Rorix Bladewing

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 26 other backgrounds:

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