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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.46

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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist players are trying out in Exile decks.

Chase Stein, Runaway Chase Stein, Runaway
+99% Synergy $0.32
Hulkling, Young Avenger Hulkling, Young Avenger
+99% Synergy $0.38
Wiccan, Young Avenger Wiccan, Young Avenger
+98% Synergy $0.27
Nico Minoru, Runaway Nico Minoru, Runaway
+98% Synergy $17.51
Loki's Scepter Loki's Scepter
+97% Synergy $4.66

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+64% Synergy $40.59

Creatures

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

Casey & Raph, Hotheads Casey & Raph, Hotheads
+99% Synergy $0.38
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
+99% Synergy $0.34
Prophetic Flamespeaker Prophetic Flamespeaker
+66% Synergy $0.40
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+63% Synergy $0.49
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+63% Synergy $4.31
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+62% Synergy $6.69
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+54% Synergy $0.60
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+50% Synergy $1.72
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+49% Synergy $0.23
Keldon Halberdier Keldon Halberdier
+33% Synergy $0.10
Gargadon Gargadon
+33% Synergy $0.14
Curator of Sun's Creation Curator of Sun's Creation
+33% Synergy $0.28
Mana-Charged Dragon Mana-Charged Dragon
+33% Synergy $1.42
Keldon Flamesage Keldon Flamesage
+33% Synergy $0.20
Ryan Sinclair Ryan Sinclair
+33% Synergy $0.28
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+32% Synergy $0.29
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+32% Synergy $2.00
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+32% Synergy $0.35
Boarding Party Boarding Party
+32% Synergy $0.34
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+32% Synergy $0.28
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+32% Synergy $0.32
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+32% Synergy $4.90
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+31% Synergy $1.04
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+31% Synergy $1.83
Sardian Avenger Sardian Avenger
+31% Synergy $1.75
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+31% Synergy $0.33
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+31% Synergy $0.43
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+31% Synergy $0.33
Soulbright Flamekin Soulbright Flamekin
+31% Synergy $0.16
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+31% Synergy $7.91
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+31% Synergy $0.32
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+30% Synergy $1.86
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+30% Synergy $4.32
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+29% Synergy $0.34
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+28% Synergy $2.66
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $2.18
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+28% Synergy $0.42
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+27% Synergy $0.32
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+27% Synergy $21.93
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+26% Synergy $0.41
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+24% Synergy $4.39
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+20% Synergy $42.04
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+18% Synergy $0.50

Instants

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

Duelist's Flame Duelist's Flame
+99% Synergy $3.81
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+64% Synergy $0.26
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+62% Synergy $0.32
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+61% Synergy $17.07
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+53% Synergy $1.98
Seething Song Seething Song
+34% Synergy $12.32
You Come to the Gnoll Camp You Come to the Gnoll Camp
+33% Synergy $0.21
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+32% Synergy $0.20
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+32% Synergy $0.19
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+32% Synergy $0.18
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+31% Synergy $4.34
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+31% Synergy $0.30
Arcbond Arcbond
+31% Synergy $1.70
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+30% Synergy $0.40
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+30% Synergy $0.38
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+30% Synergy $0.68
Twinferno Twinferno
+29% Synergy $0.36
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+29% Synergy $3.06
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+29% Synergy $0.21
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+28% Synergy $0.35
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+28% Synergy $0.18
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+27% Synergy $0.42
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+27% Synergy $0.27
Reverberate Reverberate
+21% Synergy $3.03
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+21% Synergy $9.33
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+15% Synergy $10.08
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+11% Synergy $0.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.36
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $69.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $0.82

Sorceries

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

Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+94% Synergy $10.71
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+66% Synergy $0.24
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+64% Synergy $33.59
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+64% Synergy $0.33
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+63% Synergy $0.58
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+61% Synergy $0.34
Plunder Plunder
+33% Synergy $0.15
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+33% Synergy $0.19
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+33% Synergy $0.63
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+32% Synergy $0.36
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+32% Synergy $0.17
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+32% Synergy $0.29
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+32% Synergy $0.29
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+32% Synergy $0.33
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+32% Synergy $7.59
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+32% Synergy $0.25
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+31% Synergy $1.99
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+31% Synergy $0.12
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+31% Synergy $1.17
Shivan Meteor Shivan Meteor
+31% Synergy $0.17
World at War World at War
+29% Synergy $10.61
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+29% Synergy $0.38
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+29% Synergy $0.76
Overmaster Overmaster
+29% Synergy $2.69
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+28% Synergy $15.04
Crash Through Crash Through
+27% Synergy $0.12
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+27% Synergy $9.57
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+26% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+25% Synergy $1.44
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+21% Synergy $0.36
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+2% Synergy $1.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

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

Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+99% Synergy $0.24
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+43% Synergy $13.98
Illuminated Folio Illuminated Folio
+33% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Stagecoach Smoldering Stagecoach
+33% Synergy $0.33
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+33% Synergy $0.23
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+33% Synergy $0.54
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+32% Synergy $0.21
Staff of the Flame Magus Staff of the Flame Magus
+32% Synergy $0.13
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+32% Synergy $0.39
Ingenuity Engine Ingenuity Engine
+32% Synergy $0.26
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+31% Synergy $4.65
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+30% Synergy $10.17
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+29% Synergy $10.79
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+27% Synergy $3.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

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

Count on Luck Count on Luck
+92% Synergy $0.57
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+63% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+62% Synergy $3.86
The Parting of the Ways The Parting of the Ways
+33% Synergy $0.29
Dual Casting Dual Casting
+32% Synergy $0.45
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+32% Synergy $0.36
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+32% Synergy $0.39
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+32% Synergy $3.53
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+32% Synergy $0.43
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+31% Synergy $0.42
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+31% Synergy $0.28
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+31% Synergy $0.27
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+31% Synergy $1.53
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+31% Synergy $1.64
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+30% Synergy $0.39
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+29% Synergy $10.01
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+27% Synergy $0.58
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+24% Synergy $35.58
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+22% Synergy $13.65
City on Fire City on Fire
+19% Synergy $12.18
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+13% Synergy $7.53

Planeswalkers

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

Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+30% Synergy $1.74
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+29% Synergy $1.77
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+24% Synergy $0.34
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+22% Synergy $3.49

Utility Lands

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

Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+96% Synergy $2.49
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+52% Synergy $1.37
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+33% Synergy $1.41
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+32% Synergy $0.28
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+32% Synergy $0.36
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+30% Synergy $0.30
Fountainport Fountainport
+30% Synergy $3.01
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+29% Synergy $0.30
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+29% Synergy $0.26
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+28% Synergy $14.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $53.41
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $7.74
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+9% Synergy $17.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $5.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Spectral Searchlight Spectral Searchlight
+33% Synergy $0.19
Buried Treasure Buried Treasure
+33% Synergy $0.18
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+32% Synergy $1.05
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+27% Synergy $12.93
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+24% Synergy $0.38
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+24% Synergy $0.37
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+21% Synergy $28.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $0.89
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+10% Synergy $0.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
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
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