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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Human Knight Enchantment Background

Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 20% Sacrifice 20% Treasure 20% Equipment 7% Group Slug 7% Knights 7% Lifegain 7% Reanimator 7% Voltron 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2920 Current Rank
#2769 Last Week
#3289 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+20% Synergy $0.47

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's abilities and overall game plan.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+41% Synergy $2.24
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+35% Synergy $0.39
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+32% Synergy $0.56
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+28% Synergy $0.11
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+27% Synergy $0.10
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+27% Synergy $0.18
Bonecaller Cleric Bonecaller Cleric
+25% Synergy $0.11
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+23% Synergy $0.13
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+22% Synergy $0.59
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+21% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Murder Murder
+21% Synergy $0.04
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+20% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+15% Synergy $1.32
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.41
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.20
Defile Defile
-6% Synergy $0.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $2.62
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-17% Synergy $1.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-27% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-16% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-19% Synergy $52.72
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-23% Synergy $12.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+20% Synergy $0.10
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+18% Synergy $0.32
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+17% Synergy $0.12
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+17% Synergy $0.41
Vrock Vrock
+15% Synergy $0.05
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+13% Synergy $0.46
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+13% Synergy $0.05
Titan Hunter Titan Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.17
Undercity Scrounger Undercity Scrounger
+12% Synergy $0.05
Chain Devil Chain Devil
+12% Synergy $0.08
Acolyte of Aclazotz Acolyte of Aclazotz
+12% Synergy $0.03
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+11% Synergy $0.09
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+10% Synergy $1.95
Novice Dissector Novice Dissector
+10% Synergy $0.03
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+10% Synergy $0.10
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+9% Synergy $0.62
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+9% Synergy $2.73
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+9% Synergy $0.29
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+9% Synergy $0.24
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+9% Synergy $0.19
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+8% Synergy $7.23
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+8% Synergy $0.35
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+8% Synergy $0.36
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+8% Synergy $0.28
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.12
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+7% Synergy $1.33
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+7% Synergy $0.26
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+7% Synergy $0.11
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+7% Synergy $0.08
Graveblade Marauder Graveblade Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.08
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+6% Synergy $0.26
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+6% Synergy $0.23
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+5% Synergy $2.30
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.03
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.18
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.49
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+3% Synergy $16.02
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+2% Synergy $1.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.25
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+1% Synergy $0.42
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+1% Synergy $0.28
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
0% Synergy $0.55
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-7% Synergy $1.86
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-7% Synergy $3.00
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-7% Synergy $0.31
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-11% Synergy $4.72
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-25% Synergy $13.56

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves safe.

Feign Death Feign Death
+18% Synergy $0.77
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+18% Synergy $0.07
Cast Down Cast Down
+16% Synergy $0.23
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+14% Synergy $0.70
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+11% Synergy $0.05
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+10% Synergy $0.18
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+8% Synergy $2.99
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+8% Synergy $0.15
Slice from the Shadows Slice from the Shadows
+7% Synergy $0.06
Bleed Dry Bleed Dry
+7% Synergy $0.09
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+7% Synergy $0.05
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+6% Synergy $0.23
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+6% Synergy $8.59
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+6% Synergy $0.09
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+5% Synergy $0.14
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.10
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+5% Synergy $0.39
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.14
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+1% Synergy $0.89
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.29
Village Rites Village Rites
-1% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-1% Synergy $0.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.02
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-13% Synergy $8.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's game plan and control the board.

Myrkul's Edict Myrkul's Edict
+20% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+18% Synergy $0.74
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+13% Synergy $0.06
Final Act Final Act
+12% Synergy $1.25
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+9% Synergy $0.18
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+9% Synergy $0.60
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+9% Synergy $0.07
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+8% Synergy $0.71
Call to the Void Call to the Void
+8% Synergy $0.09
Tempt with Immortality Tempt with Immortality
+8% Synergy $1.13
Blood Money Blood Money
+7% Synergy $0.67
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+7% Synergy $0.07
Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Kiss
+7% Synergy $0.39
Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+7% Synergy $0.07
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+7% Synergy $0.06
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+7% Synergy $4.65
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+6% Synergy $0.08
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.08
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+6% Synergy $0.08
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+5% Synergy $0.73
Corrupt Corrupt
+5% Synergy $0.08
Victimize Victimize
+4% Synergy $0.44
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.72
Mutilate Mutilate
-3% Synergy $1.70
Dread Return Dread Return
-3% Synergy $0.32
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-5% Synergy $20.09
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-6% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-7% Synergy $0.40
Damnation Damnation
-14% Synergy $20.12
Reanimate Reanimate
-26% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+19% Synergy $0.68
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+19% Synergy $0.99
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+16% Synergy $2.78
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+15% Synergy $0.10
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+14% Synergy $0.24
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+12% Synergy $0.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.26
Greataxe Greataxe
+10% Synergy $0.09
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+9% Synergy $1.31
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $0.85
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.71
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+9% Synergy $1.62
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+8% Synergy $1.53
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+8% Synergy $0.20
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+7% Synergy $0.40
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+7% Synergy $1.22
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+7% Synergy $0.48
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+7% Synergy $0.25
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+7% Synergy $0.54
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+6% Synergy $2.34
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $1.53
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $4.87
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-5% Synergy $57.97
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $8.10
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-15% Synergy $4.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.54
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-34% Synergy $8.53

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+20% Synergy $0.26
Canonized in Blood Canonized in Blood
+19% Synergy $0.07
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+18% Synergy $0.08
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+17% Synergy $0.09
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+16% Synergy $0.34
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+13% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.16
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+8% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Darkness Infernal Darkness
+7% Synergy $2.59
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+7% Synergy $4.46
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+6% Synergy $0.30
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $3.56
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+5% Synergy $1.05
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+4% Synergy $8.63
Greed Greed
+2% Synergy $0.27
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
0% Synergy $0.97
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $3.70
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $21.86
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-9% Synergy $21.30
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-14% Synergy $12.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
0% Synergy $5.30

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.32
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+15% Synergy $0.30
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+14% Synergy $0.08
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+11% Synergy $1.67
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+6% Synergy $0.14
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+6% Synergy $0.39
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.43
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $1.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.45
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.11
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+1% Synergy $1.62
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $23.29
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-3% Synergy $3.07
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.89
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-11% Synergy $3.74
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-12% Synergy $19.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.59
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-25% Synergy $25.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-28% Synergy $49.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+24% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.17
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+12% Synergy $0.34
Dire Mimic Dire Mimic
+10% Synergy $0.06
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-33% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+27% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.18
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+15% Synergy $0.19
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+15% Synergy $0.22
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+7% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Street Urchin Sarevok, Deathbringer // Street Urchin
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tormod, the Desecrator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tana, the Bloodsower Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sarevok, Deathbringer Noble Heritage Sarevok, Deathbringer // Noble Heritage
Tana, the Bloodsower Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tana, the Bloodsower // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sengir, the Dark Baron Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sarevok, Deathbringer Master Chef Sarevok, Deathbringer // Master Chef
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sengir, the Dark Baron Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sarevok, Deathbringer Faceless One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Faceless One
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Sengir, the Dark Baron Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One

Other Available Backgrounds

Sarevok, Deathbringer can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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