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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $1.73

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%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3962 Current Rank
#3930 Past 2 Years
12 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.34
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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 in 42% of decks $0.16
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+39% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.38
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.21
Ghastly Death Tyrant Ghastly Death Tyrant
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.13
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.34
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.48
Deathgreeter Deathgreeter
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.04
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27

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 in 42% of decks $0.36
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Unearth Unearth
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.44
Murder Murder
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+22% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.25
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+21% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.30
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.21
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.32
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-15% Synergy in 42% of decks $15.03
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy in 42% of decks $8.02

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 in 33% of decks $0.24
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+32% Synergy in 38% of decks $1.40
Gray Slaad Gray Slaad
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Vrock Vrock
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.12
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.12
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Nightmare Nightmare
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.24
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.15
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.39
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.71
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.58
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+17% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.72
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.63
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+15% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.54
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.41
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+9% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.57
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.84
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+3% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.05
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.53
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.93

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 in 25% of decks $0.10
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Nasty End Nasty End
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30

Sorceries

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

Disentomb Disentomb
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.43
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.46
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.84
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+1% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $56.39
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.44

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 in 25% of decks $0.27
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.53

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 in 25% of decks $4.95
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.81

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+17% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.77
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.34
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-23% Synergy in 33% of decks $27.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.93
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy in 58% of decks $1.23

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 in 25% of decks $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.28

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute Deck Stats

Based on 12 Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 26
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 11
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 2
  • Land 35

Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
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
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
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
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tana, the Bloodsower Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tana, the Bloodsower

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