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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Folk Hero
Price tag $0.84

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Folk Hero
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Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 20% Voltron 20%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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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 // Folk Hero's abilities and overall game plan.

Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+82% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.27
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+82% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.26
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+81% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.40
Keldon Flamesage Keldon Flamesage
+73% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.10
Prophetic Flamespeaker Prophetic Flamespeaker
+73% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.41
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+72% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.53
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+72% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.31
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+71% Synergy in 73% of decks $1.05
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+67% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.28
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+66% Synergy in 73% of decks $1.87

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 in 64% of decks $0.25
Efreet Flamepainter Efreet Flamepainter
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.25
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $5.32
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.36
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.54
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $7.72
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.40
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $1.04
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.20
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+30% Synergy in 82% of decks $4.72

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+30% Synergy in 46% of decks $76.30
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy in 27% of decks $40.79
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $47.72

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 in 60% of decks $5.94
Erratic Cyclops Erratic Cyclops
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.19
Chaos Dragon Chaos Dragon
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $4.31
Adult Gold Dragon Adult Gold Dragon
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.38
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+53% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.27
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+52% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.37
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+51% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.76
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.79
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.33
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.24
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.35
Flamescroll Celebrant Revel in Silence Flamescroll Celebrant
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.32
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+42% Synergy in 46% of decks $11.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+39% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.51
Opportunistic Dragon Opportunistic Dragon
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.27
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.23
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+33% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.34
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.96
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.66
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Velomachus Lorehold Velomachus Lorehold
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.64
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.00
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $29.11
Duergar Hedge-Mage Duergar Hedge-Mage
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.38

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 in 80% of decks $0.45
Twinferno Twinferno
+62% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.36
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+62% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.27
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+61% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.68
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.32
Olórin's Searing Light Olórin's Searing Light
+52% Synergy in 56% of decks $6.07
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+42% Synergy in 46% of decks $4.53
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+37% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.50
Unexpectedly Absent Unexpectedly Absent
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.33
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $10.38
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.42
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.32
Big Score Big Score
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+15% Synergy in 27% of decks $18.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.41
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-21% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.14

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 in 55% of decks $0.30
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.62
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+50% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.18
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+47% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.81
Onward // Victory Onward // Victory
+45% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.21
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.88
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+39% Synergy in 46% of decks $3.60
Taunt from the Rampart Taunt from the Rampart
+39% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.49
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+38% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.38
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+36% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.32
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.19
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.34
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+30% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.22
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.30
Bond of Discipline Bond of Discipline
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.21
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $8.17
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.52
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.26
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.84
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.04

Utility Artifacts

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

Sunforger Sunforger
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.86

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 in 64% of decks $0.35
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+41% Synergy in 46% of decks $2.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+39% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.30
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+38% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.32
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+28% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy in 36% of decks $6.54
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.55
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+13% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+63% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.41
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+54% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.66
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+44% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+38% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.39
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+35% Synergy in 91% of decks $0.69
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+20% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.21

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 in 82% of decks $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+40% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.28
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+28% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.31
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+26% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.21
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+25% Synergy in 43% of decks $9.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+22% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.66
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+19% Synergy in 55% of decks $2.73
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.24
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+11% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.05
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+9% Synergy in 36% of decks $4.83
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $29.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.25
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+5% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.32
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+3% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy in 36% of decks $10.17

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Folk Hero Deck Stats

Based on 11 Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Folk Hero decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 25
  • Instant 13
  • Sorcery 16
  • Artifact 9
  • Enchantment 2
  • Land 33

Lands: 16 basic, 17 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
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
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
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
Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair
Amber Gristle O'Maul Far Traveler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Far Traveler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Flaming Fist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Flaming Fist

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
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
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
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
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