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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.49

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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High Synergy Cards

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

Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+98% Synergy $0.58
Efreet Flamepainter Efreet Flamepainter
+79% Synergy $0.26
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+79% Synergy $0.24
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+79% Synergy $0.66
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+79% Synergy $0.61
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+78% Synergy $0.20
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+77% Synergy $4.22
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+72% Synergy $3.01
Seething Song Seething Song
+68% Synergy $12.79
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+67% Synergy $1.01

Top Cards

The staple cards most Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster Spellslinger decks run as their core.

Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+38% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+36% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+32% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+30% Synergy $16.74
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $41.29
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+13% Synergy $11.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $131.68
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+10% Synergy $17.54
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $76.77

Creatures

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

Keldon Flamesage Keldon Flamesage
+59% Synergy $0.19
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+48% Synergy $1.33
Ardent Elementalist Ardent Elementalist
+39% Synergy $0.23
Dreadhorde Butcher Dreadhorde Butcher
+39% Synergy $0.44
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+37% Synergy $14.30
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+37% Synergy $1.87
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+37% Synergy $21.36
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+36% Synergy $0.29
Crackling Cyclops Crackling Cyclops
+33% Synergy $0.09
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.24
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+31% Synergy $4.19
Erratic Cyclops Erratic Cyclops
+19% Synergy $0.19
Spellbinding Soprano Spellbinding Soprano
+19% Synergy $0.20
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+19% Synergy $0.23
Magar of the Magic Strings Magar of the Magic Strings
+19% Synergy $1.08
Izzet Chemister Izzet Chemister
+19% Synergy $0.19
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+19% Synergy $0.40
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+18% Synergy $0.34
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+18% Synergy $0.33
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+18% Synergy $1.37
Wildfire Devils Wildfire Devils
+18% Synergy $0.43
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+17% Synergy $5.02
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+17% Synergy $0.33
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+17% Synergy $0.56
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+17% Synergy $6.56
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+17% Synergy $18.47
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+16% Synergy $0.72
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+16% Synergy $0.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+11% Synergy $33.75
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+4% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Magmatic Sinkhole Magmatic Sinkhole
+59% Synergy $0.17
Murderous Cut Murderous Cut
+59% Synergy $0.31
Backlash Backlash
+59% Synergy $1.19
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+59% Synergy $0.35
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+58% Synergy $3.31
Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+58% Synergy $0.12
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+56% Synergy $0.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+46% Synergy $3.40
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.33
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+39% Synergy $1.25
Delirium Delirium
+39% Synergy $1.48
Twinferno Twinferno
+38% Synergy $0.24
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+38% Synergy $0.33
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+37% Synergy $0.26
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+35% Synergy $8.25
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+34% Synergy $4.70
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+33% Synergy $0.44
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+25% Synergy $0.56
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $0.83
Crash Crash
+19% Synergy $0.23
Blood Frenzy Blood Frenzy
+19% Synergy $0.25
Agonizing Demise Agonizing Demise
+19% Synergy $0.28
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+19% Synergy $0.20
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+19% Synergy $0.49
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+19% Synergy $0.27
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+19% Synergy $0.27
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+19% Synergy $0.30
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+19% Synergy $0.46
Cut Down Cut Down
+19% Synergy $0.40
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+19% Synergy $0.32
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+19% Synergy $10.45
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+19% Synergy $7.31
Abrade Abrade
+18% Synergy $0.41
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+18% Synergy $0.20
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+18% Synergy $0.62
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+18% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+18% Synergy $2.46
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $0.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $11.92
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+15% Synergy $0.30
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+14% Synergy $1.60
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+13% Synergy $7.76
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+11% Synergy $13.61
Bedevil Bedevil
+5% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.15
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $7.61
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.24
Terminate Terminate
+0% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $27.53

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster.

Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+59% Synergy $0.09
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+59% Synergy $0.28
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+55% Synergy $9.19
Traitor's Roar Traitor's Roar
+39% Synergy $0.19
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+39% Synergy $0.23
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+39% Synergy $1.07
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+39% Synergy $0.33
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+39% Synergy $0.27
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+37% Synergy $0.45
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+37% Synergy $0.43
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+36% Synergy $0.74
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+35% Synergy $2.49
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+34% Synergy $0.31
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+33% Synergy $41.44
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+20% Synergy $0.26
Sins of the Past Sins of the Past
+19% Synergy $0.43
Draconic Intervention Draconic Intervention
+19% Synergy $0.27
Bitter Ordeal Bitter Ordeal
+19% Synergy $19.13
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+19% Synergy $0.47
Spreading Insurrection Spreading Insurrection
+19% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+19% Synergy $0.96
Bonfire of the Damned Bonfire of the Damned
+19% Synergy $1.88
Phthisis Phthisis
+19% Synergy $0.28
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.52
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+19% Synergy $0.22
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+19% Synergy $0.19
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+19% Synergy $0.59
Wake the Dragon Wake the Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.31
Profane Command Profane Command
+18% Synergy $0.36
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+18% Synergy $0.30
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+18% Synergy $1.53
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+17% Synergy $1.24
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+17% Synergy $2.70
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+17% Synergy $0.32
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+17% Synergy $38.04
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+17% Synergy $0.58
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+16% Synergy $0.66
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+16% Synergy $2.73
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+16% Synergy $0.42
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+14% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+14% Synergy $8.06
Twinflame Twinflame
+14% Synergy $0.80
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+14% Synergy $2107.72
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+13% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+12% Synergy $0.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $1.07
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $3.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-3% Synergy $4.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-30% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster Spellslinger decks.

Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+19% Synergy $0.34
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+19% Synergy $0.50
Psychic Paper Psychic Paper
+19% Synergy $0.36
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+18% Synergy $13.53
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+18% Synergy $2.01
Key to the City Key to the City
+16% Synergy $0.83
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+15% Synergy $1.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster decks.

Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+99% Synergy $0.24
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+99% Synergy $0.23
Double Vision Double Vision
+38% Synergy $0.59
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+18% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+18% Synergy $8.11
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+17% Synergy $5.49
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+17% Synergy $0.94
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $4.33

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster Spellslinger decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.40
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+14% Synergy $3.77
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $34.50
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $63.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Bounty Board Bounty Board
+19% Synergy $2.02
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+19% Synergy $5.95
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+18% Synergy $0.23
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+18% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+4% Synergy $0.61
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $2.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+56% Synergy $0.69
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.24
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+26% Synergy $0.24
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+24% Synergy $0.32
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+19% Synergy $0.16
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+18% Synergy $0.30
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+17% Synergy $0.99
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+16% Synergy $1.18
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $1.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+8% Synergy $0.35
Badlands Badlands
+6% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $11.27
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+1% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.57
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy $8.83
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-16% Synergy $8.32
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-23% Synergy $0.39
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-27% Synergy $1.12

Similar Commanders

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

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
Loki Laufeyson Loki Laufeyson
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
Iron Man, Tony Stark Iron Man, Tony Stark
Spider-Man, Web-Spinner Spider-Man, Web-Spinner
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
The Scarlet Witch The Scarlet Witch
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Ant-Man, Elusive Avenger Ant-Man, Elusive Avenger
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

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