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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $17.68

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 29% Spellslinger 15% Burn 12% Chaos 9% Treasure 9%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn builds — cards that lean hardest into the Burn theme.

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+94% Synergy $0.27
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+87% Synergy $0.50
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+85% Synergy $1.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+39% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist Burn game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+14% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Burn plan in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+99% Synergy $0.27
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+72% Synergy $10.31
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+71% Synergy $5.69
Keldon Flamesage Keldon Flamesage
+49% Synergy $0.19
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+48% Synergy $0.27
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+46% Synergy $5.34
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+45% Synergy $1.56
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+44% Synergy $0.35
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+39% Synergy $5.76
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+37% Synergy $33.75
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+37% Synergy $1.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+34% Synergy $1.33
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+32% Synergy $1.37
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+31% Synergy $1.49
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $6.86
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+26% Synergy $18.14
Bellowing Bruiser Bellowing Bruiser
+24% Synergy $0.14
Ogre Battlecaster Ogre Battlecaster
+24% Synergy $0.23
Stingerback Terror Stingerback Terror
+24% Synergy $0.24
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+24% Synergy $0.18
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+24% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+24% Synergy $0.19
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+24% Synergy $0.37
Prophetic Flamespeaker Prophetic Flamespeaker
+24% Synergy $0.44
Slickshot Show-Off Slickshot Show-Off
+24% Synergy $6.53
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
+24% Synergy $0.23
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+24% Synergy $0.22
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+24% Synergy $1.86
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+24% Synergy $0.27
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+23% Synergy $0.61
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+23% Synergy $10.59
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+23% Synergy $7.81
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+23% Synergy $0.94
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+23% Synergy $2.74
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+22% Synergy $0.32
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+22% Synergy $0.39
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+21% Synergy $3.01
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+21% Synergy $0.26
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+20% Synergy $13.53
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+20% Synergy $17.86
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+19% Synergy $0.56
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+18% Synergy $24.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.27
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+18% Synergy $0.43
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+17% Synergy $2.43
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+16% Synergy $0.99
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+15% Synergy $1.82
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+12% Synergy $25.18
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+11% Synergy $28.62
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+7% Synergy $7.56

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn deck ahead.

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+69% Synergy $14.77
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+61% Synergy $1.81
Duelist's Flame Duelist's Flame
+49% Synergy $4.17
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+48% Synergy $0.26
Twinferno Twinferno
+46% Synergy $0.24
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+45% Synergy $0.69
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+31% Synergy $17.51
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+24% Synergy $0.12
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+24% Synergy $4.61
Mages' Contest Mages' Contest
+23% Synergy $16.21
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+23% Synergy $0.73
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+23% Synergy $0.33
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+23% Synergy $0.30
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+23% Synergy $0.30
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+22% Synergy $0.36
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+22% Synergy $1.08
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+21% Synergy $7.61
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+20% Synergy $0.32
Reiterate Reiterate
+20% Synergy $20.08
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+15% Synergy $1.44
Reverberate Reverberate
+13% Synergy $3.01
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.41
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+7% Synergy $12.56
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $9.96
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Burn game plan forward for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist.

Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+72% Synergy $0.43
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+68% Synergy $9.19
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+49% Synergy $0.33
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+48% Synergy $6.77
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+48% Synergy $0.27
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+46% Synergy $1.24
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+46% Synergy $0.66
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+42% Synergy $0.41
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+41% Synergy $1.41
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+40% Synergy $7.01
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+40% Synergy $9.35
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+38% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+37% Synergy $0.85
Suplex Suplex
+30% Synergy $0.21
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+29% Synergy $1.61
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+24% Synergy $0.64
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+24% Synergy $1.52
Barrage of Boulders Barrage of Boulders
+24% Synergy $0.08
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+24% Synergy $0.29
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+24% Synergy $0.19
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+24% Synergy $3.98
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+24% Synergy $0.26
Nahiri's Warcrafting Nahiri's Warcrafting
+24% Synergy $0.14
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+24% Synergy $0.30
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+24% Synergy $0.27
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+23% Synergy $0.26
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+23% Synergy $0.26
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+23% Synergy $1.00
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+23% Synergy $38.04
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.30
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+22% Synergy $0.28
World at War World at War
+21% Synergy $10.43
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+20% Synergy $0.42
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+12% Synergy $0.28
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $1.07
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist Burn decks.

Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+49% Synergy $0.34
Memorial Vault Memorial Vault
+32% Synergy $0.21
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+24% Synergy $0.45
Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+24% Synergy $0.28
Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+24% Synergy $0.19
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+24% Synergy $1.16
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+24% Synergy $9.92
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+24% Synergy $0.11
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+24% Synergy $0.37
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+23% Synergy $2.01
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+21% Synergy $0.68
Embercleave Embercleave
+19% Synergy $9.35
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+19% Synergy $8.45
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $2.49
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+18% Synergy $11.83
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+13% Synergy $4.77
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $45.30
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+10% Synergy $5.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Burn strategy in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+48% Synergy $1.65
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+47% Synergy $8.11
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+46% Synergy $2.04
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+45% Synergy $2.36
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+42% Synergy $0.48
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+30% Synergy $0.33
Pain for All Pain for All
+29% Synergy $0.49
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
+24% Synergy $0.21
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy $3.82
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+23% Synergy $0.24
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+23% Synergy $0.36
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+23% Synergy $0.07
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+22% Synergy $0.38
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+22% Synergy $0.19
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+21% Synergy $1.15
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+20% Synergy $3.65
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+17% Synergy $0.28
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $13.61
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $15.84

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn game plan.

Chandra, Pyromaster Chandra, Pyromaster
+23% Synergy $0.79
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+23% Synergy $0.42
Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+23% Synergy $0.59
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+22% Synergy $1.83
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+21% Synergy $2.48
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+21% Synergy $1.72
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+13% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist Burn decks.

War Room War Room
+45% Synergy $2.87
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+33% Synergy $0.36
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+29% Synergy $2.43
Blighted Gorge Blighted Gorge
+24% Synergy $0.12
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+24% Synergy $1.47
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+24% Synergy $18.34
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+24% Synergy $0.52
Junktown Junktown
+24% Synergy $0.29
Looming Spires Looming Spires
+24% Synergy $0.14
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+23% Synergy $0.75
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+23% Synergy $0.98
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+22% Synergy $0.31
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+22% Synergy $0.69
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+22% Synergy $0.95
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.38
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+22% Synergy $2.17
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+22% Synergy $4.19
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+21% Synergy $0.24
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+21% Synergy $0.28
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+19% Synergy $0.34
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+19% Synergy $0.71
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+16% Synergy $2.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+16% Synergy $0.29
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+13% Synergy $2.11
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.36
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $54.27
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $7.56
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $18.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn strategy.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+42% Synergy $4.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+39% Synergy $0.69
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+24% Synergy $0.38
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+23% Synergy $12.92
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $0.28
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+21% Synergy $0.39
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+21% Synergy $5.76
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+21% Synergy $19.75
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+21% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+20% Synergy $0.47
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+19% Synergy $4.38
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+19% Synergy $0.28
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+19% Synergy $0.39
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+13% Synergy $30.81
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $3.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Burn decks.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+45% Synergy $0.69
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+40% Synergy $9.35
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+37% Synergy $0.85
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+37% Synergy $1.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+31% Synergy $17.51
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
+24% Synergy $0.23
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.30
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist: Burn.

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Guild Artisan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Street Urchin Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Faceless One Dragon Cultist Faceless One // Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Guild Artisan Faceless One // Guild Artisan
Faceless One Passionate Archaeologist Faceless One // Passionate Archaeologist
Faceless One Tavern Brawler Faceless One // Tavern Brawler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Passionate Archaeologist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
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 Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
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 Candlekeep Sage Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Candlekeep Sage
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dragon Cultist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Master Chef Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Master Chef
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Popular Entertainer Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Popular Entertainer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Feywild Visitor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Feywild Visitor
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Scion of Halaster Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster

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