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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Price tag $1.01

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut
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Playstyle & Strategy

Dragons 64% Reanimator 18% Aristocrats 4% Flying 4% Sacrifice 4%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Draconic Muralists Draconic Muralists
+99% Synergy $0.26
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+99% Synergy $3.75
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+99% Synergy $3.94
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+99% Synergy $43.75
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+99% Synergy $19.63
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+99% Synergy $2.59
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+98% Synergy $53.40
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+98% Synergy $24.42
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+97% Synergy $0.47
Destructor Dragon Destructor Dragon
+79% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+79% Synergy $7.53
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+79% Synergy $3.77
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+68% Synergy $27.53
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+54% Synergy $1.96
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+32% Synergy $0.70

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+54% Synergy $131.68
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+44% Synergy $76.77
Natural Order Natural Order
+36% Synergy $36.60
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+18% Synergy $396.95
The One Ring The One Ring
+15% Synergy $104.30
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+14% Synergy $14.50
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+11% Synergy $3.71

Creatures

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

Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+99% Synergy $0.73
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+99% Synergy $1.33
Disruptive Stormbrood Disruptive Stormbrood
+99% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+99% Synergy $2.97
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+66% Synergy $0.40
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+59% Synergy $0.19
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+59% Synergy $0.35
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+59% Synergy $0.37
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+58% Synergy $1.33
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+47% Synergy $1.35
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+42% Synergy $2.25
Scaled Nurturer Scaled Nurturer
+39% Synergy $0.32
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+39% Synergy $0.21
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+39% Synergy $0.31
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+39% Synergy $10.32
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+38% Synergy $5.10
Grendel, Spawn of Knull Grendel, Spawn of Knull
+33% Synergy $0.42
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+32% Synergy $21.21
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+31% Synergy $0.40
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+30% Synergy $1.02
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+29% Synergy $10.13
Wandering Troubadour Wandering Troubadour
+19% Synergy $0.18
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+19% Synergy $4.57
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+19% Synergy $0.39
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.18
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+19% Synergy $0.52
Verdant Sun's Avatar Verdant Sun's Avatar
+19% Synergy $0.40
Filth Filth
+19% Synergy $7.15
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+19% Synergy $9.30
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+19% Synergy $1.16
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+19% Synergy $0.87
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+18% Synergy $0.13
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+18% Synergy $7.76
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+18% Synergy $0.22
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+18% Synergy $2.17
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+17% Synergy $1.38
The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride
+17% Synergy $5.14
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+16% Synergy $11.01
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+16% Synergy $0.33
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+15% Synergy $0.22
Witherbloom Apprentice Witherbloom Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.51
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $9.08
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+14% Synergy $3.14
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+14% Synergy $0.86
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+13% Synergy $0.28
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+12% Synergy $0.37
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+11% Synergy $5.98
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.34
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+1% Synergy $3.71
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-15% Synergy $0.38

Instants

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+50% Synergy $13.15
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+38% Synergy $0.40
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+38% Synergy $10.36
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+38% Synergy $2.93
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+37% Synergy $0.30
Piercing Exhale Piercing Exhale
+33% Synergy $0.14
Entomb Entomb
+32% Synergy $18.02
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+32% Synergy $0.56
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+28% Synergy $14.29
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+24% Synergy $2.59
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+19% Synergy $0.70
Shallow Grave Shallow Grave
+19% Synergy $89.15
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+19% Synergy $0.35
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+17% Synergy $34.53
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+17% Synergy $4.22
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+17% Synergy $5.17
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+16% Synergy $7.97
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+15% Synergy $0.26
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+15% Synergy $7.21
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+15% Synergy $7.76
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+14% Synergy $1.69
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+13% Synergy $4.24
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+11% Synergy $4.89
Harrow Harrow
+11% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $2.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.46
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+4% Synergy $0.32
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+4% Synergy $1.63
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $11.92

Sorceries

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

Oracle's Restoration Oracle's Restoration
+48% Synergy $0.17
Vicious Rivalry Vicious Rivalry
+44% Synergy $0.37
Victimize Victimize
+41% Synergy $2.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+40% Synergy $8.61
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+38% Synergy $6.19
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+37% Synergy $4.28
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+32% Synergy $5.11
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+32% Synergy $0.73
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+29% Synergy $1.78
Three Visits Three Visits
+21% Synergy $4.60
Farseek Farseek
+21% Synergy $0.53
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+19% Synergy $0.22
You Find a Cursed Idol You Find a Cursed Idol
+19% Synergy $0.23
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+19% Synergy $0.90
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+19% Synergy $1.82
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+19% Synergy $0.38
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+18% Synergy $9.82
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+18% Synergy $0.15
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+18% Synergy $0.22
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+18% Synergy $27.74
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+18% Synergy $1.86
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+18% Synergy $4.83
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+17% Synergy $10.29
Life // Death Life // Death
+16% Synergy $0.30
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+15% Synergy $0.92
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+14% Synergy $6.80
Living Death Living Death
+13% Synergy $2.21
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+13% Synergy $3.82
Dread Return Dread Return
+11% Synergy $0.42
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+10% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $17.57
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.68
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+8% Synergy $0.94
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.47
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.54
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $3.31
Cultivate Cultivate
-18% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+58% Synergy $16.54
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+53% Synergy $62.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+38% Synergy $3.66
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+34% Synergy $8.47
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+22% Synergy $3.16
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+19% Synergy $1.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $2.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+16% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+59% Synergy $0.20
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+38% Synergy $24.52
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+37% Synergy $26.91
Necromancy Necromancy
+37% Synergy $21.49
Exploration Exploration
+36% Synergy $34.14
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+35% Synergy $6.46
Greater Good Greater Good
+34% Synergy $1.71
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+33% Synergy $0.30
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+33% Synergy $0.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+32% Synergy $5.15
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+30% Synergy $13.42
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+19% Synergy $0.21
Wild Pair Wild Pair
+19% Synergy $1.39
Dragon Shadow Dragon Shadow
+19% Synergy $0.19
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+19% Synergy $1.64
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+19% Synergy $4.37
Instill Energy Instill Energy
+19% Synergy $1.37
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+19% Synergy $2.18
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+18% Synergy $5.32
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+18% Synergy $35.69
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+18% Synergy $3.49
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+18% Synergy $1.06
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+17% Synergy $14.05
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+16% Synergy $3.65
Black Market Black Market
+16% Synergy $5.59
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+16% Synergy $37.29
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+12% Synergy $5.49
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+10% Synergy $28.04

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+77% Synergy $63.85
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+54% Synergy $0.33
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+38% Synergy $113.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+37% Synergy $3.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+32% Synergy $14.92
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+31% Synergy $34.50
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+29% Synergy $3.35
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+24% Synergy $25.29
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+19% Synergy $21.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+18% Synergy $0.95
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+18% Synergy $4.19
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+17% Synergy $23.03
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+9% Synergy $4.25
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $11.29
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $0.78
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $49.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+39% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $1.92
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+33% Synergy $12.92
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+19% Synergy $3.24
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-4% Synergy $0.33
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-4% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+66% Synergy $1.85
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+53% Synergy $51.61
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $10.00
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+50% Synergy $13.15
Bayou Bayou
+48% Synergy
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+47% Synergy $6.50
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.41
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+33% Synergy $31.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+33% Synergy $35.70
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+30% Synergy $28.51
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+26% Synergy $0.54
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+21% Synergy $5.69
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+19% Synergy $0.70
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+19% Synergy $12.91
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+17% Synergy $34.12
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+15% Synergy $0.46
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+13% Synergy $19.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+13% Synergy $17.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+13% Synergy $17.02
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+10% Synergy $2.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+9% Synergy $5.68
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+7% Synergy $2.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.05
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy $6.14
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
0% Synergy $0.39
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.24
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.39
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-18% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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