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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $2.39

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Stompy 18% Card Draw 12% Discard 12% Combo 9% Zombies 9%
View Average Decklist All Zombies Commanders

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage Zombies game on their own.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+97% Synergy $27.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+81% Synergy $57.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $38.67
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+76% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Zombies plan in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+99% Synergy $0.99
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+98% Synergy $4.70
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+97% Synergy $0.36
Ravenous Rotbelly Ravenous Rotbelly
+97% Synergy $0.46
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+97% Synergy $0.38
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+96% Synergy $12.71
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+95% Synergy $12.63
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+95% Synergy $4.73
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+94% Synergy $0.56
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+94% Synergy $0.36
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+94% Synergy $0.33
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+93% Synergy $17.11
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+93% Synergy $0.81
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+92% Synergy $3.44
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+91% Synergy $0.42
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+90% Synergy $1.44
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+90% Synergy $5.88
Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+89% Synergy $0.39
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+87% Synergy $48.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage's Zombies deck ahead.

Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+99% Synergy $0.45
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+98% Synergy $0.64
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+96% Synergy $2.90
Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+95% Synergy $0.45
Swan Song Swan Song
+82% Synergy $11.36
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+81% Synergy $1.94
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+80% Synergy $27.91
Commence the Endgame Commence the Endgame
+100% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Zombies game plan forward for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage.

Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+98% Synergy $0.38
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+97% Synergy $18.75
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+95% Synergy $27.24
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+93% Synergy $1.42
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+92% Synergy $2.42
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+90% Synergy $4.09

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage Zombies decks.

Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+99% Synergy $1.90
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+97% Synergy $5.20
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+97% Synergy $12.59
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+95% Synergy $56.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+93% Synergy $15.57
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+92% Synergy $5.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+73% Synergy $4.52
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+100% Synergy $0.16

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Zombies strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+99% Synergy $0.34
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+99% Synergy $3.27
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+96% Synergy $0.33
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+95% Synergy $1.07
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+95% Synergy $27.06
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+95% Synergy $33.84
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+92% Synergy $5.73
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+90% Synergy $10.16
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+89% Synergy $2.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage's Zombies game plan.

Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+99% Synergy $4.63
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+95% Synergy $7.02
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+94% Synergy $0.42

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage Zombies build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Innistrad Deluge of the Dead Invasion of Innistrad
+99% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage Zombies decks.

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+97% Synergy $53.41
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+96% Synergy $4.58
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+96% Synergy $6.27
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+94% Synergy $28.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+87% Synergy $10.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+81% Synergy $28.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+80% Synergy $54.58
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage's Zombies strategy.

Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+98% Synergy $41.63
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+98% Synergy $0.37
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+95% Synergy $0.79
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage's Zombies decks.

Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+95% Synergy $27.24
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+93% Synergy $1.47
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+93% Synergy $0.77
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+91% Synergy $51.14
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+86% Synergy $2.67
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+84% Synergy $0.26
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+80% Synergy $15.18
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $4.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+68% Synergy $20.44
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+64% Synergy $0.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+63% Synergy $27.14
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+60% Synergy $7.45
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+56% Synergy $2.91
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+53% Synergy $9.66
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+52% Synergy $0.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+47% Synergy $1.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage: Zombies.

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Feywild Visitor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Feywild Visitor
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shameless Charlatan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Shameless Charlatan
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Faceless One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Faceless One
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dungeon Delver Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dungeon Delver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Candlekeep Sage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Candlekeep Sage
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Sword Coast Sailor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Viconia, Drow Apostate Feywild Visitor Viconia, Drow Apostate // Feywild Visitor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sengir, the Dark Baron Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dungeon Delver Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dungeon Delver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan

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