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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.18

Legendary Creature — Human Knight Enchantment Background

Sarevok, Deathbringer Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Burn 50% Group Slug 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3503 Current Rank
#3168 Last Week
#4718 Last Month

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+80% Synergy $0.31
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+50% Synergy $0.14
Fetid Gargantua Fetid Gargantua
+50% Synergy $0.03
Miasma Demon Miasma Demon
+50% Synergy $0.06
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+49% Synergy $0.11
Crabomination Crabomination
+49% Synergy $0.18
Etherium Pteramander Etherium Pteramander
+49% Synergy $0.09
Thornplate Intimidator Thornplate Intimidator
+49% Synergy $0.04
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+49% Synergy $0.12
Retrofitted Transmogrant Retrofitted Transmogrant
+48% Synergy $0.06
Diregraf Scavenger Diregraf Scavenger
+33% Synergy $0.05
Rot-Tide Gargantua Rot-Tide Gargantua
+33% Synergy $0.04
Stromkirk Bloodthief Stromkirk Bloodthief
+33% Synergy $0.11
Hobbling Zombie Hobbling Zombie
+33% Synergy $0.07
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+33% Synergy $0.23
Banehound Banehound
+33% Synergy $0.07
Desperate Farmer Depraved Harvester Desperate Farmer
+33% Synergy $0.04
Ecstatic Awakener Awoken Demon Ecstatic Awakener
+33% Synergy $0.03
Cemetery Desecrator Cemetery Desecrator
+33% Synergy $0.24
Goremand Goremand
+33% Synergy $0.07
Cabal Patriarch Cabal Patriarch
+33% Synergy $0.04
Noxious Dragon Noxious Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.10
Black Dragon Black Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.10
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+33% Synergy $0.13
Salvager of Ruin Salvager of Ruin
+33% Synergy $0.13
Savage Gorger Savage Gorger
+33% Synergy $0.30
Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+33% Synergy $0.17
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+33% Synergy $0.12
Scrounger of Souls Scrounger of Souls
+33% Synergy $0.03
Squelching Leeches Squelching Leeches
+33% Synergy $0.23
Scourge Servant Scourge Servant
+33% Synergy $0.07
Scarecrow Scarecrow
+33% Synergy $1.45
Sadistic Skymarcher Sadistic Skymarcher
+33% Synergy $0.06
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+33% Synergy $1.91
Smogsteed Rider Smogsteed Rider
+33% Synergy $0.21
Stromgald Cabal Stromgald Cabal
+33% Synergy $0.66
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+32% Synergy $0.07
Sanitarium Skeleton Sanitarium Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.05
Sadistic Hypnotist Sadistic Hypnotist
+32% Synergy $0.62
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+32% Synergy $0.37
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+31% Synergy $0.46
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+31% Synergy $0.05
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+31% Synergy $0.51
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+31% Synergy $0.16
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+31% Synergy $0.57
Skullport Merchant Skullport Merchant
+31% Synergy $0.09
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+30% Synergy $0.21
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+30% Synergy $0.45
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+30% Synergy $5.35
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+13% Synergy $0.49

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster safe.

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+83% Synergy $0.18
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+50% Synergy $0.08
Wither and Bloom Wither and Bloom
+49% Synergy $0.04
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+48% Synergy $0.24
Rotten Reunion Rotten Reunion
+33% Synergy $0.12
Shriek of Dread Shriek of Dread
+33% Synergy $0.13
Soul Rend Soul Rend
+33% Synergy $0.31
Boon of Erebos Boon of Erebos
+33% Synergy $0.05
Murderous Cut Murderous Cut
+33% Synergy $0.27
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+33% Synergy $0.15
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+33% Synergy $0.05
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+33% Synergy $0.07
Without Weakness Without Weakness
+33% Synergy $0.07
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+32% Synergy $0.16
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+32% Synergy $0.09
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+31% Synergy $0.13
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+31% Synergy $0.11
Grasp of Darkness Grasp of Darkness
+31% Synergy $0.06
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+31% Synergy $0.14
Victim of Night Victim of Night
+31% Synergy $0.33
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+30% Synergy $0.46
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+28% Synergy $1.94
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+28% Synergy $0.07
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+27% Synergy $0.24
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+26% Synergy $0.13
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+25% Synergy $0.19
Murder Murder
+23% Synergy $0.04
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+21% Synergy $2.99
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+20% Synergy $0.98
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.76
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.29
Defile Defile
-6% Synergy $0.62
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-33% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster's game plan and control the board.

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+49% Synergy $0.16
Gravedig Gravedig
+49% Synergy $0.03
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+49% Synergy $0.11
Edgar's Awakening Edgar's Awakening
+33% Synergy $0.11
Battle at the Bridge Battle at the Bridge
+33% Synergy $0.30
Moan of the Unhallowed Moan of the Unhallowed
+33% Synergy $0.07
Skulltap Skulltap
+33% Synergy $0.18
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+33% Synergy $0.05
Drain Life Drain Life
+33% Synergy $0.27
Epic Downfall Epic Downfall
+33% Synergy $0.10
Myrkul's Edict Myrkul's Edict
+33% Synergy $0.17
Stronghold Discipline Stronghold Discipline
+33% Synergy $0.11
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+32% Synergy $0.35
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+32% Synergy $0.04
Spark Harvest Spark Harvest
+32% Synergy $0.06
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.52
Extract the Truth Extract the Truth
+32% Synergy $0.10
Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+30% Synergy $0.63
Blood Money Blood Money
+30% Synergy $0.67
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+28% Synergy $0.60
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+28% Synergy $0.31
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+27% Synergy $0.23
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+22% Synergy $0.97
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-4% Synergy $0.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-19% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Drossclaw Drossclaw
+50% Synergy $0.03
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+47% Synergy $0.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.32
Witch's Cauldron Witch's Cauldron
+33% Synergy $0.08
Sacred Armory Sacred Armory
+33% Synergy $0.05
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+33% Synergy $0.25
Skyshaper Skyshaper
+33% Synergy $0.32
Skullmead Cauldron Skullmead Cauldron
+33% Synergy $0.14
Sanctuary Blade Sanctuary Blade
+33% Synergy $0.33
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+33% Synergy $11.62
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+33% Synergy $1.54
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+33% Synergy $7.28
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+33% Synergy $0.07
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+33% Synergy $0.05
Bonesplitter Bonesplitter
+33% Synergy $0.19
Cement Shoes Cement Shoes
+33% Synergy $0.09
Enormous Energy Blade Enormous Energy Blade
+33% Synergy $0.05
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+33% Synergy $0.11
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+33% Synergy $0.18
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+33% Synergy $0.56
Silver-Inlaid Dagger Silver-Inlaid Dagger
+33% Synergy $0.09
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+32% Synergy $0.10
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+32% Synergy $30.22
Spellbook Spellbook
+32% Synergy $1.50
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+32% Synergy $19.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+30% Synergy $2.24
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+30% Synergy $0.24
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+28% Synergy $0.33
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+25% Synergy $32.79
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $8.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+64% Synergy $0.16
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+49% Synergy $0.11
Strength of Lunacy Strength of Lunacy
+33% Synergy $0.37
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+33% Synergy $1.58
Soul Stair Expedition Soul Stair Expedition
+33% Synergy $0.13
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+33% Synergy $0.12
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+33% Synergy $0.12
Molting Snakeskin Molting Snakeskin
+33% Synergy $0.07
Skeletal Grimace Skeletal Grimace
+33% Synergy $0.13
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+32% Synergy $0.11
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+31% Synergy $0.45
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+31% Synergy $0.16
Pestilence Pestilence
+30% Synergy $0.60
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+26% Synergy $2.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+30% Synergy $0.29
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+30% Synergy $10.95
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+28% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+40% Synergy $0.99
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+33% Synergy $0.17
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+32% Synergy $0.08
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+30% Synergy $0.15
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+24% Synergy $23.29
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $19.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.24
Skull of Ramos Skull of Ramos
+33% Synergy $1.02
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+33% Synergy $0.13
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+33% Synergy $0.84
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+27% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Promising Vein Promising Vein
+50% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+31% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+30% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sarevok, Deathbringer // Scion of Halaster.

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
Siani, Eye of the Storm Vial Smasher the Fierce Siani, Eye of the Storm // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Popular Entertainer Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Popular Entertainer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Krark, the Thumbless Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Krark, the Thumbless
The Eleventh Doctor Donna Noble The Eleventh Doctor // Donna Noble
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Dragon Cultist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Dragon Cultist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
The Fifth Doctor Donna Noble The Fifth Doctor // Donna Noble
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Viconia, Drow Apostate Guild Artisan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Guild Artisan
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Vial Smasher the Fierce Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Radiant, Serra Archangel Vial Smasher the Fierce Radiant, Serra Archangel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sengir, the Dark Baron Vial Smasher the Fierce Sengir, the Dark Baron // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves 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
Sarevok, Deathbringer Faceless One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Faceless One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Criminal Past Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Criminal Past
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Cultist of the Absolute Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Cultist of the Absolute
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Scion of Halaster Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Scion of Halaster
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Vial Smasher the Fierce Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Ninth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Ninth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sengir, the Dark Baron The Prismatic Piper Sengir, the Dark Baron // The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Passionate Archaeologist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Vial Smasher the Fierce Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Viconia, Drow Apostate Feywild Visitor Viconia, Drow Apostate // Feywild Visitor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

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