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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster: Dragon's Approach
Price tag $0.51

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster Dragon's Approach game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+77% Synergy $41.60

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Dragon's Approach plan in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+99% Synergy $18.11
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+99% Synergy $4.54
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+99% Synergy $5.83
Malfegor Malfegor
+99% Synergy $0.39
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+99% Synergy $1.30
Skyline Despot Skyline Despot
+99% Synergy $0.48
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+99% Synergy $5.09
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+99% Synergy $0.17
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+99% Synergy $6.19
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+99% Synergy $0.67
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+98% Synergy $0.39
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+98% Synergy $14.81
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+98% Synergy $1.09
Bladewing the Risen Bladewing the Risen
+98% Synergy $2.73
Themberchaud Themberchaud
+100% Synergy $17.92
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+100% Synergy $2.60
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+100% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster's Dragon's Approach deck ahead.

Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+99% Synergy $0.30
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+92% Synergy $15.78
Seething Song Seething Song
+88% Synergy $10.59
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+87% Synergy $0.46
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+82% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Dragon's Approach game plan forward for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster.

Diresight Diresight
+98% Synergy $0.31
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+94% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+49% Synergy $0.82
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+100% Synergy $2.09
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+100% Synergy $0.19
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+100% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster Dragon's Approach decks.

Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+100% Synergy $21.84

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Dragon's Approach strategy in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster decks.

Descendants' Fury Descendants' Fury
+99% Synergy $0.32
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+99% Synergy $18.09
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+98% Synergy $2.41

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster Dragon's Approach decks.

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.51

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster's Dragon's Approach strategy.

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+99% Synergy $0.38
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+99% Synergy $1.53
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+45% Synergy $2.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster's Dragon's Approach decks.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+99% Synergy $0.42
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+97% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+82% Synergy $0.24
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+78% Synergy $5.42
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+69% Synergy $2.90
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+62% Synergy $26.54
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+56% Synergy $0.52
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+53% Synergy $10.10
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+37% Synergy $0.35
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+37% Synergy $0.52
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // 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 Guild Artisan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
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
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
Fire Lord Azula Fire Lord Azula
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
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
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
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
Rootha, Mastering the Moment Rootha, Mastering the Moment
Zaffai and the Tempests Zaffai and the Tempests
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
Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Ellie, Brick Master // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
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

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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