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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Human Knight Enchantment Background

Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Sacrifice 29% Aristocrats 21% Tokens 14% +1/+1 Counters 7% Hatebears 7% Reanimator 7% Squirrels 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

#3382 Current Rank
#3725 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit's abilities and overall game plan.

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+45% Synergy $0.22
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+42% Synergy $7.05
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+39% Synergy $0.93
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+39% Synergy $0.49
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+37% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+34% Synergy $0.17
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+34% Synergy $0.48
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+34% Synergy $0.25
Titan Hunter Titan Hunter
+33% Synergy $0.17
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+31% Synergy $2.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.49
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+30% Synergy $0.54
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+30% Synergy $3.60
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.45
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+28% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+25% Synergy $1.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+24% Synergy $8.99
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+19% Synergy $1.42
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.47

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+27% Synergy $0.16
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+26% Synergy $0.97
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+23% Synergy $0.22
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+23% Synergy $1.24
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy $0.32
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+22% Synergy $4.59
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+22% Synergy $0.23
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+22% Synergy $0.26
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+22% Synergy $0.16
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+22% Synergy $0.16
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+21% Synergy $3.95
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+21% Synergy $0.09
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+21% Synergy $11.53
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+18% Synergy $0.11
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+16% Synergy $0.09
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+16% Synergy $0.28
Baba Lysaga, Night Witch Baba Lysaga, Night Witch
+15% Synergy $0.22
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+15% Synergy $0.08
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+14% Synergy $4.35
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+14% Synergy $1.86
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+13% Synergy $0.17
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
+13% Synergy $1.90
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+11% Synergy $14.61
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+11% Synergy $0.22
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+10% Synergy $0.93
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+9% Synergy $0.53
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.60
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+7% Synergy $0.32
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $2.38
Ravenous Squirrel Ravenous Squirrel
+5% Synergy $0.20
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.19
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $1.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit safe.

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+31% Synergy $0.48
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+19% Synergy $2.66
Harrow Harrow
+18% Synergy $0.25
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.22
Back for More Back for More
+15% Synergy $0.07
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+14% Synergy $0.16
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+13% Synergy $0.43
Village Rites Village Rites
+10% Synergy $0.20
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+9% Synergy $0.39
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $1.90
Putrefy Putrefy
+4% Synergy $0.14
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy $2.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $11.10
Beast Within Beast Within
-16% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit's game plan and control the board.

Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.56
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+16% Synergy $0.07
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+14% Synergy $0.13
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.45
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+6% Synergy $10.16
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+30% Synergy $2.31
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+27% Synergy $0.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $5.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+27% Synergy $0.23
Colossification Colossification
+27% Synergy $0.38
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+26% Synergy $0.31
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+23% Synergy $0.17
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+22% Synergy $0.07
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+22% Synergy $0.20
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+22% Synergy $0.17
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+21% Synergy $0.08
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+19% Synergy $1.25
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+16% Synergy $0.16
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+15% Synergy $14.48
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy $0.98
Rancor Rancor
+11% Synergy $0.86
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+8% Synergy $1.82
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $15.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+14% Synergy $0.61

Utility Lands

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

Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+15% Synergy $0.15
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $4.50
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+8% Synergy $19.73
The Shire The Shire
+7% Synergy $0.89
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.51
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-1% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+26% Synergy $0.11
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+9% Synergy $1.32
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.28
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.22
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.44
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+3% Synergy $0.21
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
0% Synergy $0.44
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.02
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-4% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.45
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-15% Synergy $0.43
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-17% Synergy $11.50
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-21% Synergy $0.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit.

Wilson, Refined Grizzly Agent of the Iron Throne Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Raised by Giants Sarevok, Deathbringer // Raised by Giants
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cultist of the Absolute Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute
Tana, the Bloodsower Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tana, the Bloodsower // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sarevok, Deathbringer Master Chef Sarevok, Deathbringer // Master Chef
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Faceless One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Faceless One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Shadow Thieves Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tormod, the Desecrator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Iron Throne Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tana, the Bloodsower Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Fourth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Cultist of the Absolute Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Cultist of the Absolute
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cultist of the Absolute Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cultist of the Absolute Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cultist of the Absolute
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Agent of the Shadow Thieves Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Master Chef Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Master Chef
Sméagol, Helpful Guide Sméagol, Helpful Guide
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

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