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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.41

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 50% of decks $0.26
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+42% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.55
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+39% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.39
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+39% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.57
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.35
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+34% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.32
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+34% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.23
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+34% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.30
Titan Hunter Titan Hunter
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+31% Synergy in 44% of decks $4.45

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 in 50% of decks $0.30
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.90
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+30% Synergy in 44% of decks $3.78
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.44
Chitterspitter Chitterspitter
+28% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.86
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+25% Synergy in 44% of decks $3.03
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+24% Synergy in 44% of decks $16.19
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+19% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.42

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 in 39% of decks $0.26
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.59
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+23% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.30
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+23% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.37
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.36
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+22% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.33
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+22% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.53
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+22% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.27
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.14
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+21% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.67
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.16
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.05
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.25
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.12
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.34
Baba Lysaga, Night Witch Baba Lysaga, Night Witch
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.27
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+14% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.42
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.62
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $7.95
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+11% Synergy in 21% of decks $20.96
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.19
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+10% Synergy in 28% of decks $2.44
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.69
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+7% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.64
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.41
Ravenous Squirrel Ravenous Squirrel
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.25

Instants

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

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.70
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.62
Harrow Harrow
+18% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.28
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.33
Back for More Back for More
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.26
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.37
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+13% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.30
Village Rites Village Rites
+10% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.59
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.36
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.57
Putrefy Putrefy
+4% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.32
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-11% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy in 17% of decks $17.38
Beast Within Beast Within
-16% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.71

Sorceries

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

Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.35
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.15
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+14% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.38
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.44
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.22
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+6% Synergy in 17% of decks $16.86
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-7% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.01
Cultivate Cultivate
-14% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.07
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+27% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy in 39% of decks $4.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.83

Enchantments

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

Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+27% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.35
Colossification Colossification
+27% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.88
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+26% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.36
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+23% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.14
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.27
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.39
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+22% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.29
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.30
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.85
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.19
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $20.52
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.58
Rancor Rancor
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.75
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+8% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.10
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $12.65

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska the Unseen Vraska the Unseen
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.59

Utility Lands

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

Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+15% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.25
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.50
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+8% Synergy in 22% of decks $31.05
The Shire The Shire
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.39
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-1% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy in 72% of decks $1.27

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+33% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+26% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.31
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+9% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.10
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+8% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.17
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.28
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+4% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.47
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+3% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.28
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.22
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-2% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.20
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-4% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.23
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.46
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-17% Synergy in 28% of decks $7.53
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-21% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.66

Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit Deck Stats

Based on 18 Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 27
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 9
  • Enchantment 9
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35

Lands: 21 basic, 14 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
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
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
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron

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