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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Forced Combat 100%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Creatures

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

Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+92% Synergy $0.28
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+74% Synergy $11.46
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+74% Synergy $1.33
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+73% Synergy $13.13
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+73% Synergy $0.21
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+72% Synergy $3.80
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+71% Synergy $0.44
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+69% Synergy $0.29
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+49% Synergy $0.12
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+49% Synergy $8.13
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+49% Synergy $3.50
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+48% Synergy $6.69
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+47% Synergy $0.17
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+47% Synergy $0.14
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+46% Synergy $0.47
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+44% Synergy $5.05
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+40% Synergy $9.20
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+34% Synergy $1.20
Gilded Ghoda Gilded Ghoda
+33% Synergy $0.02
Goblin Racketeer Goblin Racketeer
+25% Synergy $0.13
Sontaran General Sontaran General
+25% Synergy $0.06
Keldon Flamesage Keldon Flamesage
+25% Synergy $0.05
Bedlam Reveler Bedlam Reveler
+24% Synergy $0.14
Havoc Eater Havoc Eater
+24% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+24% Synergy $3.83
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+24% Synergy $0.20
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+24% Synergy $0.48
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+24% Synergy $0.35
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+24% Synergy $0.11
Prophetic Flamespeaker Prophetic Flamespeaker
+24% Synergy $0.35
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
+24% Synergy $0.10
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+23% Synergy $2.84
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+23% Synergy $1.43
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+23% Synergy $0.56
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+23% Synergy $0.32
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+22% Synergy $0.56
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+22% Synergy $0.09
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+21% Synergy $0.23
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+21% Synergy $9.71
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+21% Synergy $1.17
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+21% Synergy $17.10
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+20% Synergy $0.13
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+20% Synergy $0.47
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+19% Synergy $16.10
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+16% Synergy $0.28
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+16% Synergy $0.19
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+9% Synergy $0.79
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+8% Synergy $1.48
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+7% Synergy $0.21
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+6% Synergy $0.97

Instants

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

Psychotic Fury Psychotic Fury
+50% Synergy $1.00
Uncaged Fury Uncaged Fury
+49% Synergy $0.06
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+46% Synergy $1.62
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+44% Synergy $0.14
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+44% Synergy $0.18
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+42% Synergy $0.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+38% Synergy $0.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+28% Synergy $2.52
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+27% Synergy $2.52
Academic Dispute Academic Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.15
Blindblast Blindblast
+25% Synergy $0.09
Enthusiastic Study Enthusiastic Study
+25% Synergy $0.05
Gorilla War Cry Gorilla War Cry
+25% Synergy $0.14
Ignorant Bliss Ignorant Bliss
+25% Synergy $0.20
Pack Attack Pack Attack
+25% Synergy $0.05
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+25% Synergy $0.21
Smash Smash
+25% Synergy $0.15
Turf Wound Turf Wound
+25% Synergy $0.11
Zap Zap
+25% Synergy $0.10
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+24% Synergy $0.05
Burnout Burnout
+24% Synergy $1.44
Chaotic Strike Chaotic Strike
+24% Synergy $0.52
Dangerous Wager Dangerous Wager
+24% Synergy $0.08
Panic Panic
+24% Synergy $0.15
Raking Claws Raking Claws
+24% Synergy $0.11
Fireblast Fireblast
+24% Synergy $0.35
Blazing Shoal Blazing Shoal
+24% Synergy $6.54
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+23% Synergy $0.14
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+23% Synergy $0.11
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+23% Synergy $0.06
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+23% Synergy $0.21
Fire Prophecy Fire Prophecy
+22% Synergy $0.10
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+22% Synergy $1.24
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+22% Synergy $0.10
Stun Stun
+22% Synergy $0.12
Volcanic Spite Volcanic Spite
+22% Synergy $0.10
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+22% Synergy $0.25
Accelerate Accelerate
+21% Synergy $0.53
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+21% Synergy $0.08
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+20% Synergy $0.13
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+20% Synergy $0.09
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+19% Synergy $0.33
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+19% Synergy $1.61
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+19% Synergy $0.15
Expedite Expedite
+15% Synergy $0.95
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $5.84
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+10% Synergy $1.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $48.80
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.72

Sorceries

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

Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+50% Synergy $0.16
Besmirch Besmirch
+49% Synergy $0.44
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+49% Synergy $0.12
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+48% Synergy $0.36
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+43% Synergy $1.57
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+42% Synergy $3.21
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+28% Synergy $2.63
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+25% Synergy $0.15
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+24% Synergy $0.16
Bonfire of the Damned Bonfire of the Damned
+24% Synergy $2.00
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+24% Synergy $2.44
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+23% Synergy $2.38
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+23% Synergy $2.02
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+22% Synergy $0.74
Magmatic Insight Magmatic Insight
+22% Synergy $0.14
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.32
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+21% Synergy $1.65
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+20% Synergy $1.09
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+18% Synergy $3.14
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+17% Synergy $3.25
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+17% Synergy $3.03
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $9.60
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+49% Synergy $0.24
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+49% Synergy $0.84
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+48% Synergy $0.50
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+46% Synergy $12.56
Embercleave Embercleave
+45% Synergy $9.33
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $38.64
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+32% Synergy $1.59
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+25% Synergy $0.13
Nuka-Nuke Launcher Nuka-Nuke Launcher
+25% Synergy $0.14
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+25% Synergy $1.17
Spellbinder Spellbinder
+25% Synergy $4.03
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+25% Synergy $0.09
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+25% Synergy $0.22
Wondrous Crucible Wondrous Crucible
+25% Synergy $1.45
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+24% Synergy $10.35
Batterskull Batterskull
+24% Synergy $4.47
Bearded Axe Bearded Axe
+24% Synergy $0.33
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+24% Synergy $2.87
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+24% Synergy $7.19
Gimli's Axe Gimli's Axe
+24% Synergy $0.07
Hidden Footblade Hidden Footblade
+24% Synergy $0.13
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+24% Synergy $0.05
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+23% Synergy $5.78
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+23% Synergy $1.16
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+23% Synergy $0.19
Hexplate Wallbreaker Hexplate Wallbreaker
+23% Synergy $8.47
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+23% Synergy $0.50
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+23% Synergy $11.52
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+22% Synergy $0.46
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+22% Synergy $0.12
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+22% Synergy $2.27
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+22% Synergy $0.42
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+22% Synergy $0.28
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+21% Synergy $1.78
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+21% Synergy $0.25
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+21% Synergy $0.90
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+20% Synergy $9.65
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+19% Synergy $0.33
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+18% Synergy $0.40
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+18% Synergy $13.50
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+18% Synergy $9.46
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $9.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Popular Entertainer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+49% Synergy $0.29
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+47% Synergy $2.04
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+25% Synergy $0.14
Shifting Shadow Shifting Shadow
+25% Synergy $0.18
Case of the Crimson Pulse Case of the Crimson Pulse
+24% Synergy $0.14
War's Toll War's Toll
+23% Synergy $7.64
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+23% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+22% Synergy $6.91
Double Vision Double Vision
+22% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+20% Synergy $3.38
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+18% Synergy $0.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Popular Entertainer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+20% Synergy $1.47
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+19% Synergy $1.17
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+11% Synergy $2.86

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.37
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+28% Synergy $16.86
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+23% Synergy $6.12
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+21% Synergy $6.03
War Room War Room
+20% Synergy $4.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+11% Synergy $0.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $0.94
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+14% Synergy $0.35
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+14% Synergy $25.64
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $1.96
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-35% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-37% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Opal Palace Opal Palace
+22% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

Sarevok, Deathbringer Dragon Cultist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Dragon Cultist
Seifer, Balamb Rival Seifer, Balamb Rival
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Popular Entertainer Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Popular Entertainer
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Raised by Giants Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Raised by Giants
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Popular Entertainer Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Popular Entertainer
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Popular Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Popular Entertainer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Noble Heritage Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Noble Heritage
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Popular Entertainer Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Popular Entertainer
The Rani The Rani
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
Kamber, the Plunderer Laurine, the Diversion Kamber, the Plunderer // Laurine, the Diversion
Thantis, the Warweaver Thantis, the Warweaver
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Dragon Cultist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Dragon Cultist
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
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
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 Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
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

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 28 other backgrounds:

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