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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Price tag $0.27

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

-1/-1 Counters 17% Aggro 17% Burn 17%
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Background Cards

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat: -1/-1 Counters can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

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

Creatures

Creatures that carry the -1/-1 Counters plan in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+99% Synergy $0.89
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+99% Synergy $0.29
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+99% Synergy $3.96
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
+99% Synergy $0.39
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+99% Synergy $0.34
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+98% Synergy $0.62
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+95% Synergy $0.34
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+94% Synergy $1.27
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+92% Synergy $23.59
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+90% Synergy $8.86
Hateflayer Hateflayer
+100% Synergy $2.48
Slinking Giant Slinking Giant
+100% Synergy $0.10
Powder Ganger Powder Ganger
+100% Synergy $0.29
Opaline Unicorn Opaline Unicorn
+100% Synergy $0.25
Inescapable Brute Inescapable Brute
+100% Synergy $0.16

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat's -1/-1 Counters deck ahead.

Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+99% Synergy $0.22
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+99% Synergy $0.34
Smelt Smelt
+99% Synergy $0.19
Scorching Dragonfire Scorching Dragonfire
+99% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Annihilation Fiery Annihilation
+99% Synergy $0.17
Shunt Shunt
+99% Synergy $0.92
Dragonrage Dragonrage
+99% Synergy $0.18
Arcbond Arcbond
+98% Synergy $1.31
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+96% Synergy $0.29
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+94% Synergy $0.30
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+86% Synergy $6.72
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+82% Synergy $5.14
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+80% Synergy $1.10
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+76% Synergy $3.15
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+72% Synergy $8.52
Big Score Big Score
+70% Synergy $0.41
Seething Song Seething Song
+69% Synergy $11.52
Abrade Abrade
+57% Synergy $0.31
Torch the Tower Torch the Tower
+100% Synergy $0.38
Flame-Blessed Bolt Flame-Blessed Bolt
+100% Synergy $0.13
Scorchmark Scorchmark
+100% Synergy $0.08
Reroute Reroute
+100% Synergy $0.31
Crush Crush
+100% Synergy $0.09
Fury Charm Fury Charm
+100% Synergy $0.26
Puncture Bolt Puncture Bolt
+100% Synergy $0.23
Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor
+100% Synergy $0.23
Puncture Blast Puncture Blast
+100% Synergy $0.20
Magma Spray Magma Spray
+100% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the -1/-1 Counters game plan forward for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat.

Pillage Pillage
+99% Synergy $0.26
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+99% Synergy $0.26
Aftershock Aftershock
+99% Synergy $0.22
By Force By Force
+98% Synergy $0.39
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+98% Synergy $1.34
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+97% Synergy $0.34
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+70% Synergy $1.24
Reckless Air Strike Reckless Air Strike
+100% Synergy $0.05

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat -1/-1 Counters decks.

Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+99% Synergy $0.33
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+98% Synergy $5.64
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+98% Synergy $0.22
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+97% Synergy $1.73
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+96% Synergy $1.01
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+96% Synergy $1.68
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+100% Synergy $0.36
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+100% Synergy $14.32
Blight Sickle Blight Sickle
+100% Synergy $0.29
Gnarled Effigy Gnarled Effigy
+100% Synergy $0.15

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the -1/-1 Counters strategy in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat decks.

Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+95% Synergy $23.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat's -1/-1 Counters game plan.

Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+98% Synergy $0.38
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+88% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat -1/-1 Counters decks.

Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+97% Synergy $1.98
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+80% Synergy $7.70

Lands

The mana base behind Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat's -1/-1 Counters decks.

Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat: -1/-1 Counters.

Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
Tesak, Judith's Hellhound Tesak, Judith's Hellhound
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
Rakka Mar Rakka Mar
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
Arni Metalbrow Arni Metalbrow
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
Umaro, Raging Yeti Umaro, Raging Yeti
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Homura, Human Ascendant Homura, Human Ascendant
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
The Red Terror The Red Terror
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
Gau, Feral Youth Gau, Feral Youth
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
Hazoret the Fervent Hazoret the Fervent
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Eron the Relentless Eron the Relentless
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider Kari Zev, Skyship Raider