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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.14

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 29% Ad Nauseam 7% Dragons 7% Dragon's Approach 7% Enchantress 7% Forced Combat 7% Infect 7% Mill 7% Phyrexians 7% Storm 7%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3255 Current Rank
#3458 Last Week
#3341 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster decks.

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+25% Synergy $3.63
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+14% Synergy $0.11
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+9% Synergy $0.12
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+8% Synergy $2.48
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+1% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+55% Synergy $16.52
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+45% Synergy $0.62
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+44% Synergy $0.27
Backlash Backlash
+42% Synergy $1.11
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+41% Synergy $0.13
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+39% Synergy $0.35
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+36% Synergy $0.98
Efreet Flamepainter Efreet Flamepainter
+36% Synergy $0.13
Delirium Delirium
+36% Synergy $1.24
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+36% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+36% Synergy $1.62
Sins of the Past Sins of the Past
+33% Synergy $0.39
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+32% Synergy $0.20
Big Score Big Score
+31% Synergy $0.62
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+31% Synergy $10.12
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+22% Synergy $0.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-12% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-14% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $11.59
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Keldon Flamesage Keldon Flamesage
+30% Synergy $0.05
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+21% Synergy $1.02
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+20% Synergy $1.74
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+18% Synergy $1.04
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+17% Synergy $0.38
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+17% Synergy $0.14
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+16% Synergy $0.26
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+14% Synergy $0.23
Dreadhorde Butcher Dreadhorde Butcher
+14% Synergy $0.22
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+12% Synergy $0.05
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+11% Synergy $0.39
Sin Prodder Sin Prodder
+9% Synergy $0.36
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+9% Synergy $1.85
Erratic Cyclops Erratic Cyclops
+9% Synergy $0.08
Magar of the Magic Strings Magar of the Magic Strings
+9% Synergy $0.54
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+8% Synergy $0.25
Greven, Predator Captain Greven, Predator Captain
+8% Synergy $0.27
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+8% Synergy $0.27
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+8% Synergy $0.85
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+7% Synergy $1.13
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+5% Synergy $0.64
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+5% Synergy $0.55
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+5% Synergy $9.36
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+5% Synergy $6.04
Garland, Knight of Cornelia Chaos, the Endless Garland, Knight of Cornelia
+5% Synergy $0.09
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.12
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+2% Synergy $0.31
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+1% Synergy $0.23
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $2.44
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-1% Synergy $19.52
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
-8% Synergy $0.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+35% Synergy $0.57
Magmatic Sinkhole Magmatic Sinkhole
+30% Synergy $0.05
Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+28% Synergy $0.05
Murderous Cut Murderous Cut
+27% Synergy $0.25
Twinferno Twinferno
+26% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+22% Synergy $1.88
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+18% Synergy $0.16
Seething Song Seething Song
+17% Synergy $6.27
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+17% Synergy $0.20
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+16% Synergy $0.36
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+15% Synergy $2.75
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+15% Synergy $0.32
Agonizing Demise Agonizing Demise
+15% Synergy $0.31
Rush of Blood Rush of Blood
+15% Synergy $0.18
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+15% Synergy $0.34
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+15% Synergy $5.13
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+15% Synergy $0.35
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.47
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+13% Synergy $1.06
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+13% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+12% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+12% Synergy $9.16
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+12% Synergy $6.62
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+12% Synergy $0.03
Empty the Pits Empty the Pits
+12% Synergy $0.52
Blood Frenzy Blood Frenzy
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+12% Synergy $0.16
Dismember Dismember
+11% Synergy $6.09
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+11% Synergy $0.83
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+10% Synergy $11.68
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+9% Synergy $0.53
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+9% Synergy $0.09
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+9% Synergy $0.07
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+8% Synergy $0.02
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.10
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+8% Synergy $0.52
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+8% Synergy $0.08
Arcbond Arcbond
+8% Synergy $0.86
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+7% Synergy $0.38
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+5% Synergy $2.66
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Transpose Transpose
0% Synergy $1.57
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-1% Synergy $8.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $0.99
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $4.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $2.94
Terminate Terminate
-16% Synergy $0.32
Bedevil Bedevil
-21% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+28% Synergy $0.18
Phthisis Phthisis
+27% Synergy $0.09
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+25% Synergy $1.90
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+24% Synergy $0.31
Kaervek's Purge Kaervek's Purge
+24% Synergy $0.23
Traitor's Roar Traitor's Roar
+24% Synergy $0.13
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+24% Synergy $0.32
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+23% Synergy $0.30
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.19
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+21% Synergy $0.26
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+19% Synergy $1.76
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+19% Synergy $4.41
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+18% Synergy $0.11
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+18% Synergy $0.38
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+15% Synergy $1.44
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+15% Synergy $0.19
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+14% Synergy $1.07
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+13% Synergy $0.75
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+13% Synergy $3.16
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+12% Synergy $7.39
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+12% Synergy $0.41
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+12% Synergy $0.41
Diresight Diresight
+11% Synergy $0.10
Besmirch Besmirch
+11% Synergy $0.40
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+11% Synergy $0.12
Wake the Dragon Wake the Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.24
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+10% Synergy $0.27
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+9% Synergy $1.80
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+9% Synergy $1.63
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+8% Synergy $0.07
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+7% Synergy $1.02
Final Parting Final Parting
+7% Synergy $0.33
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+7% Synergy $0.44
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+6% Synergy $0.14
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+6% Synergy $2.98
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $20.27
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.36
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $0.82
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $4.42
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy $0.43
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.28
Circle of Power Circle of Power
-2% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.29
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $7.64
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-13% Synergy $0.60
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-22% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $7.08
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+13% Synergy $0.53
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+12% Synergy $4.01
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+11% Synergy $1.12
Embercleave Embercleave
+11% Synergy $7.95
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+11% Synergy $36.85
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $0.43
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+9% Synergy $16.44
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+8% Synergy $0.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+23% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+16% Synergy $1.40
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+15% Synergy $0.24
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+12% Synergy $0.55
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+11% Synergy $0.99
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+10% Synergy $5.84
Double Vision Double Vision
+8% Synergy $0.49
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+8% Synergy $2.99
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $1.31
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+7% Synergy $0.13
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $5.83
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+7% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $1.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $15.42

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+14% Synergy $7.23
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.36
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+11% Synergy $3.76
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.15
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+8% Synergy $0.32
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+7% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.73
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $24.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+8% Synergy $0.92
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+6% Synergy $0.24
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $0.76
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.96
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $1.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+20% Synergy $0.32
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.11
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.38
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+6% Synergy $0.40
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $13.40
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+5% Synergy $0.28
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $3.36
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+4% Synergy $0.22
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+3% Synergy $0.22
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $3.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.45
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $8.92
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.57
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-4% Synergy $0.22
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.40
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-6% Synergy $1.23
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-7% Synergy $0.22
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-8% Synergy $15.33
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-10% Synergy $0.31
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-10% Synergy $6.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-12% Synergy $1.01

Similar Commanders

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

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
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
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Feywild Visitor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Feywild Visitor
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Sword Coast Sailor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Sword Coast Sailor
Avatar Aang Avatar Aang
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Krark, the Thumbless Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Krark, the Thumbless
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 Candlekeep Sage Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Candlekeep Sage
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Passionate Archaeologist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
Captain Ripley Vance Captain Ripley Vance
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Seifer Almasy Seifer Almasy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Xande, Dark Mage Xande, Dark Mage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute

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