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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.59

Legendary Creature — Human Knight Enchantment Background

Sarevok, Deathbringer Passionate Archaeologist
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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 50% Foretell 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Warehouse Thief Warehouse Thief
+75% Synergy $0.06
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+74% Synergy $0.28
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+73% Synergy $0.34
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+72% Synergy $0.37
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+71% Synergy $0.33
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+61% Synergy $1.61
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+50% Synergy $0.38
Vengeful Reaper Vengeful Reaper
+50% Synergy $0.27
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+50% Synergy $0.39
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+50% Synergy $0.28
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
+50% Synergy $0.28
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
+50% Synergy $0.25
Ryan Sinclair Ryan Sinclair
+50% Synergy $0.24
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant
+50% Synergy $0.32
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+49% Synergy $11.97
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+49% Synergy $7.42
Gila Courser Gila Courser
+49% Synergy $0.16
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+49% Synergy $0.34
Akul the Unrepentant Akul the Unrepentant
+49% Synergy $0.27
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+49% Synergy $6.10
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
+48% Synergy $0.28
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+47% Synergy $1.72
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+47% Synergy $0.43
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+47% Synergy $14.40
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+47% Synergy $0.79
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+42% Synergy $0.74
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+33% Synergy $2.81
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+33% Synergy $0.27
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
+32% Synergy $0.27
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+32% Synergy $4.48
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+28% Synergy $0.43
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+25% Synergy $0.39
Bloodboil Sorcerer Bloodboil Sorcerer
+25% Synergy $0.28
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
+25% Synergy $1.24
Farid, Enterprising Salvager Farid, Enterprising Salvager
+25% Synergy $0.36
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+24% Synergy $2.44
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+24% Synergy $0.34
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+24% Synergy $0.22
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+24% Synergy $0.34
Forsworn Paladin Forsworn Paladin
+24% Synergy $0.34
Frenzied Gorespawn Frenzied Gorespawn
+24% Synergy $2.12
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+23% Synergy $0.24
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+23% Synergy $0.28
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+23% Synergy $4.29
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+22% Synergy $0.70
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+22% Synergy $4.71
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+22% Synergy $14.07
Elturel Survivors Elturel Survivors
+22% Synergy $0.75
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+21% Synergy $0.37
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+19% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Fury Charm Fury Charm
+50% Synergy $0.26
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+50% Synergy $0.18
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+50% Synergy $0.23
Outlaws' Fury Outlaws' Fury
+50% Synergy $0.16
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+49% Synergy $0.51
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+49% Synergy $0.32
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+24% Synergy $2.07
Defile Defile
+24% Synergy $1.47
Poison the Cup Poison the Cup
+24% Synergy $0.20
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+23% Synergy $15.79
Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+23% Synergy $0.18
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+20% Synergy $1.40
Fling Fling
+20% Synergy $0.33
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+20% Synergy $16.39
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+19% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
+15% Synergy $12.07
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $6.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-24% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Phthisis Phthisis
+50% Synergy $0.31
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+50% Synergy $0.20
Glimpse of Tomorrow Glimpse of Tomorrow
+50% Synergy $0.29
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+50% Synergy $0.19
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+31% Synergy $0.32
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+25% Synergy $0.31
You've Been Caught Stealing You've Been Caught Stealing
+25% Synergy $0.23
Crush the Weak Crush the Weak
+25% Synergy $0.25
Pyretic Charge Pyretic Charge
+25% Synergy $0.55
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+25% Synergy $0.29
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+24% Synergy $3.18
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+24% Synergy $0.24
Anzrag's Rampage Anzrag's Rampage
+24% Synergy $0.29
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.15
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+24% Synergy $0.33
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+24% Synergy $5.70
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+24% Synergy $0.28
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+23% Synergy $1.96
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+23% Synergy $3.11
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+22% Synergy $1.68
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+22% Synergy $3.13
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+22% Synergy $2.37
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+22% Synergy $28.27
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+21% Synergy $0.81
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+20% Synergy $8.88
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+16% Synergy $4.86
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+14% Synergy $1.12
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-20% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $0.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+50% Synergy $0.19
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+50% Synergy $0.31
Ogre's Cleaver Ogre's Cleaver
+25% Synergy $0.24
Amorphous Axe Amorphous Axe
+25% Synergy $0.18
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+25% Synergy $2.20
Gate Smasher Gate Smasher
+25% Synergy $0.14
Geistflame Reservoir Geistflame Reservoir
+25% Synergy $0.20
Smoldering Stagecoach Smoldering Stagecoach
+25% Synergy $0.30
Swashbuckler's Whip Swashbuckler's Whip
+25% Synergy $0.21
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+24% Synergy $0.36
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $3.18
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+23% Synergy $1.90
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+23% Synergy $0.39
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+21% Synergy $2.95
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.30

Enchantments

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

Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+74% Synergy $0.22
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+73% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+70% Synergy $0.45
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+31% Synergy $3.05
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+25% Synergy $0.20
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.30
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+25% Synergy $0.18
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+25% Synergy $0.26
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.28
Haunted One Haunted One
+24% Synergy $5.74
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+24% Synergy $0.31
Baneful Omen Baneful Omen
+24% Synergy $1.88
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+24% Synergy $1.50
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+24% Synergy $1.64
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+23% Synergy $6.30
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+23% Synergy $0.52
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+23% Synergy $0.27
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+23% Synergy $0.33
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+23% Synergy $0.38
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+21% Synergy $0.60
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.23

Battles

Battles that give Sarevok, Deathbringer // Passionate Archaeologist decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Fiora Marchesa, Resolute Monarch Invasion of Fiora
+25% Synergy $0.53
Invasion of Kaldheim Pyre of the World Tree Invasion of Kaldheim
+24% Synergy $0.41

Utility Lands

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

Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+49% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+24% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+24% Synergy $0.22
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+16% Synergy $1.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+15% Synergy $11.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+23% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.64

Lands

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

Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+32% Synergy $2.53
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+32% Synergy $0.19
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+24% Synergy $0.50
Billiard Room Billiard Room
+24% Synergy $0.68
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+23% Synergy $0.23
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+23% Synergy $0.26
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+22% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $1.12
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+11% Synergy $0.33
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+7% Synergy $9.81
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+6% Synergy $1.08
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+4% Synergy $9.65
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+4% Synergy $11.28
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-9% Synergy $7.61
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-15% Synergy $1.68
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-21% Synergy $0.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-35% Synergy $0.40
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.30

Similar Commanders

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

Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Passionate Archaeologist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Passionate Archaeologist
The War Doctor Vislor Turlough The War Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Passionate Archaeologist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
The Twelfth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Twelfth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Passionate Archaeologist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tymna the Weaver Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tymna the Weaver
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Guild Artisan Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Passionate Archaeologist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
The Eleventh Doctor Amy Pond The Eleventh Doctor // Amy Pond
The Ninth Doctor Rose Tyler The Ninth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Tenth Doctor Donna Noble The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Seventh Doctor Amy Pond The Seventh Doctor // Amy Pond
The Twelfth Doctor Peri Brown The Twelfth Doctor // Peri Brown
The Twelfth Doctor Amy Pond The Twelfth Doctor // Amy Pond
The War Doctor Amy Pond The War Doctor // Amy Pond
The War Doctor Clara Oswald The War Doctor // Clara Oswald
The War Doctor Rose Tyler The War Doctor // Rose Tyler
The War Doctor Ryan Sinclair The War Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The War Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The War Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
The War Doctor Tegan Jovanka The War Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
The War Doctor Yasmin Khan The War Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Tenth Doctor Rose Tyler The Tenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Thirteenth Doctor Amy Pond The Thirteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Passionate Archaeologist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dragon Cultist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dragon Cultist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Passionate Archaeologist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Passionate Archaeologist
The Twelfth Doctor Rose Tyler The Twelfth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The War Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The War Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The War Doctor K-9, Mark I The War Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The War Doctor Martha Jones The War Doctor // Martha Jones
Viconia, Drow Apostate Passionate Archaeologist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Passionate Archaeologist
The Twelfth Doctor Sarah Jane Smith The Twelfth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
Yasmin Khan Yasmin Khan
The War Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The War Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Tenth Doctor Amy Pond The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
The War Doctor Bill Potts The War Doctor // Bill Potts
The Tenth Doctor Clara Oswald The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald

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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Master Chef Master Chef
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
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
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier