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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut: Aristocrats
Price tag $1.33

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 64% Reanimator 18% Aristocrats 4% Flying 4% Sacrifice 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut players are trying out in Aristocrats decks.

Dina, Essence Brewer Dina, Essence Brewer
+21% Synergy $2.80

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Aristocrats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aristocrats theme.

Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+99% Synergy $19.08
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+99% Synergy $2.43
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+98% Synergy $0.45
Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+83% Synergy $0.30
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+83% Synergy $4.31
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+83% Synergy $3.04
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+81% Synergy $25.24
Victimize Victimize
+81% Synergy $2.02
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+100% Synergy $0.25
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+100% Synergy $6.19

Top Cards

The staple cards most Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut Aristocrats decks run as their core.

Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+80% Synergy $0.46
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+80% Synergy $0.90
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+80% Synergy $2.90
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+76% Synergy $9.09
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+74% Synergy $0.48
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+71% Synergy $1.42
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+60% Synergy $0.45
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+55% Synergy $0.77
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+53% Synergy $0.75
Cultivate Cultivate
+44% Synergy $0.30

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut Aristocrats game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $26.55

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Destructor Dragon Destructor Dragon
+67% Synergy $0.31
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+67% Synergy $0.22
Disruptive Stormbrood Disruptive Stormbrood
+60% Synergy $0.19
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+50% Synergy $11.71
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+50% Synergy $0.33
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+50% Synergy $0.18
Bladewing's Thrall Bladewing's Thrall
+50% Synergy $0.24
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+49% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+49% Synergy $43.80
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+49% Synergy $52.46
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+46% Synergy $2.90
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+40% Synergy $0.35
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+33% Synergy $0.42
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+33% Synergy $0.13
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+33% Synergy $0.48
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.24
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+33% Synergy $0.35
Noxious Dragon Noxious Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.11
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+32% Synergy $5.32
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+32% Synergy $5.32
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+28% Synergy $8.31
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+26% Synergy $1.40
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+25% Synergy $0.45
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+24% Synergy $1.68
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+24% Synergy $20.90
Bone Devourer Bone Devourer
+20% Synergy $0.30
Feral Deathgorger Feral Deathgorger
+20% Synergy $0.14
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+20% Synergy $0.27
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+20% Synergy $0.82
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+19% Synergy $8.90
Kheru Bloodsucker Kheru Bloodsucker
+17% Synergy $0.11
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+16% Synergy $0.23
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+16% Synergy $0.22
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+16% Synergy $0.29
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+16% Synergy $1.80
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+16% Synergy $0.62
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+15% Synergy $4.39
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+15% Synergy $3.03
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+15% Synergy $2.78
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+15% Synergy $3.50
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+14% Synergy $0.36
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+13% Synergy $2.97
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+13% Synergy $11.61
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $13.48
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+11% Synergy $1.38
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+11% Synergy $0.46
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+11% Synergy $3.22
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+8% Synergy $1.15
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-2% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-12% Synergy $0.41

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+65% Synergy $0.45
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+47% Synergy $1.73
Back for More Back for More
+32% Synergy $0.22
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+31% Synergy $0.28
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+30% Synergy $0.37
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+28% Synergy $1.60
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+24% Synergy $12.67
Overkill Overkill
+24% Synergy $0.33
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+24% Synergy $0.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $4.19
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+16% Synergy $0.13
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+15% Synergy $9.76
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+15% Synergy $4.80
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+15% Synergy $3.37
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+14% Synergy $1.70
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+14% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.61
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+12% Synergy $0.64
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+8% Synergy $1.03
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+7% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $26.21
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+5% Synergy $0.77
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+2% Synergy $0.33
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+1% Synergy $2.14
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.95
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-4% Synergy $0.38
Putrefy Putrefy
-17% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-18% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut.

Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+49% Synergy $3.23
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+49% Synergy $5.85
Farseek Farseek
+48% Synergy $0.71
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+39% Synergy $4.81
Reanimate Reanimate
+31% Synergy $8.59
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+31% Synergy $5.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+28% Synergy $4.98
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+28% Synergy $7.08
Lethal Protection Lethal Protection
+25% Synergy $1.61
Become the Avalanche Become the Avalanche
+20% Synergy $0.29
Discerning Taste Discerning Taste
+17% Synergy $0.13
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+17% Synergy $0.33
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+17% Synergy $0.22
Severed Strands Severed Strands
+16% Synergy $0.10
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+16% Synergy $5.67
Ever After Ever After
+16% Synergy $0.27
Wear Down Wear Down
+15% Synergy $0.28
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+15% Synergy $2.61
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+15% Synergy $0.28
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+14% Synergy $0.58
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+12% Synergy $0.43
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $3.64
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.19
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.31
Dread Return Dread Return
+8% Synergy $0.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.51
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-5% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut Aristocrats decks.

The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+49% Synergy $4.97
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+48% Synergy $15.56
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+46% Synergy $9.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $2.99
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+33% Synergy $0.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $3.93
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+20% Synergy $11.47
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+17% Synergy $0.32
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+17% Synergy $0.30
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+16% Synergy $9.63
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+16% Synergy $3.63
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+15% Synergy $10.47
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $4.72
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+11% Synergy $6.79

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut decks.

Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+50% Synergy $0.30
Black Market Black Market
+47% Synergy $5.25
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+33% Synergy $3.77
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+28% Synergy $1.35
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+25% Synergy $6.86
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+24% Synergy $3.11
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+20% Synergy $0.29
Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+20% Synergy $0.14
Wild Pair Wild Pair
+17% Synergy $1.38
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+16% Synergy $2.22
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+16% Synergy $4.39
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+16% Synergy $1.03
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+16% Synergy $2.44
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+15% Synergy $6.14
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+15% Synergy $1.61
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+15% Synergy $4.76
Necromancy Necromancy
+14% Synergy $17.23
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+14% Synergy $2.58
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+9% Synergy $5.82
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Aristocrats game plan.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+12% Synergy $7.05

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut Aristocrats decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+77% Synergy $2.76
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+21% Synergy $5.05
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+12% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $0.63
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+7% Synergy $4.90
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $26.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Aristocrats strategy.

Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+83% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+44% Synergy $2.60
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+38% Synergy $4.66
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+33% Synergy $0.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+32% Synergy $4.11
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+27% Synergy $1.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.40
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+20% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+9% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.46
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-8% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut's Aristocrats decks.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+67% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+50% Synergy $0.31
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+46% Synergy $0.32
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+40% Synergy $2.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+38% Synergy $0.36
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+36% Synergy $0.39
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.24
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+28% Synergy $0.52
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.25
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+24% Synergy $1.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+24% Synergy $12.67
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+21% Synergy $12.76
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+16% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+14% Synergy $0.52
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+13% Synergy $0.31
Festering Gulch Festering Gulch
+13% Synergy $0.30
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+11% Synergy $0.35
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+11% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $49.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+6% Synergy $0.28
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.02
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+2% Synergy $2.08
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.29
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.95
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-4% Synergy $16.55
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.30
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-15% Synergy $1.60
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-20% Synergy $0.43
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-31% Synergy $10.05

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut: Aristocrats.

Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Acolyte of Bahamut Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Acolyte of Bahamut
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Acolyte of Bahamut Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Acolyte of Bahamut
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Acolyte of Bahamut Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Acolyte of Bahamut Skanos Dragonheart // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Master Chef Skanos Dragonheart // Master Chef
Skanos Dragonheart Raised by Giants Skanos Dragonheart // Raised by Giants
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Acolyte of Bahamut Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Acolyte of Bahamut Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Master Chef Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Master Chef
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Raised by Giants Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Dragon Cultist Skanos Dragonheart // Dragon Cultist
Skanos Dragonheart Dungeon Delver Skanos Dragonheart // Dungeon Delver
Skanos Dragonheart Feywild Visitor Skanos Dragonheart // Feywild Visitor
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Inspiring Leader Skanos Dragonheart // Inspiring Leader
Skanos Dragonheart Sword Coast Sailor Skanos Dragonheart // Sword Coast Sailor
Skanos Dragonheart Tavern Brawler Skanos Dragonheart // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Shadow Thieves Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Raised by Giants Ganax, Astral Hunter // Raised by Giants
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tana, the Bloodsower Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Acolyte of Bahamut Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Acolyte of Bahamut Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Acolyte of Bahamut
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Acolyte of Bahamut Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Acolyte of Bahamut
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dungeon Delver Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dungeon Delver
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Feywild Visitor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Feywild Visitor
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Folk Hero Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Folk Hero
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Popular Entertainer Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Popular Entertainer
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Dragon Cultist Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past

Other Available Backgrounds

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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