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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.64

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 36% Reanimator 18% Aggro 9% Combo 9% Discard 9% Tokens 9% Zombies 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3487 Current Rank
#2904 Last Week
#4075 Last Month

Links & Decks

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.

Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+41% Synergy $0.10
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+39% Synergy $0.37
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+34% Synergy $0.11
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.12
Ghastly Death Tyrant Ghastly Death Tyrant
+33% Synergy $0.13
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+32% Synergy $0.42
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+31% Synergy $0.43
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+28% Synergy $0.29
Deathgreeter Deathgreeter
+28% Synergy $4.15
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+28% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+26% Synergy $0.26
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+26% Synergy $0.29
Unearth Unearth
+25% Synergy $0.46
Murder Murder
+23% Synergy $0.03
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+22% Synergy $0.16
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+21% Synergy $0.12
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+21% Synergy $6.51
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $0.48
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-15% Synergy $7.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $3.35

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Wurmcoil Larva Wurmcoil Larva
+33% Synergy $0.06
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+32% Synergy $1.12
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+25% Synergy $0.04
Vrock Vrock
+25% Synergy $0.10
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+24% Synergy $0.07
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+24% Synergy $0.12
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+24% Synergy $0.31
Nightmare Nightmare
+24% Synergy $0.11
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+24% Synergy $2.63
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+21% Synergy $0.37
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+19% Synergy $1.26
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+18% Synergy $0.70
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+17% Synergy $1.53
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+16% Synergy $3.24
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+15% Synergy $6.18
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy $2.55
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+9% Synergy $0.39
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+7% Synergy $5.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+3% Synergy $1.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy $1.03

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Tribute to Hunger Tribute to Hunger
+24% Synergy $0.12
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+24% Synergy $0.06
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+24% Synergy $0.10
Nasty End Nasty End
+22% Synergy $0.11
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute's game plan and control the board.

Disentomb Disentomb
+24% Synergy $0.63
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+23% Synergy $0.30
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy $0.31
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+20% Synergy $0.63
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+24% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy $59.53
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.57

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Criminal Past Criminal Past
+25% Synergy $0.10
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+20% Synergy $1.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+23% Synergy $4.55
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy $5.21

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy $0.27
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+17% Synergy $1.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.94
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-23% Synergy $23.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+19% Synergy $1.09
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+22% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute.

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Geth, Thane of Contracts Geth, Thane of Contracts
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cloakwood Hermit Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Master Chef Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Master Chef
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sengir, the Dark Baron Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster

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