App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute: Aristocrats
Price tag $1.39

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%
View Average Decklist

High Synergy Cards

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

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+13% Synergy $4.19

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

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

Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+54% Synergy $3.07
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+52% Synergy $1.38
Bile-Vial Boggart Bile-Vial Boggart
+49% Synergy $0.23
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+42% Synergy $0.28
Nightmare Nightmare
+39% Synergy $0.15
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+39% Synergy $0.22
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+39% Synergy $0.27
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+38% Synergy $0.42
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+38% Synergy $0.25
Deathgreeter Deathgreeter
+36% Synergy $3.19
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+35% Synergy $0.17
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+34% Synergy $0.26
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+33% Synergy $3.26
Delta Bloodflies Delta Bloodflies
+33% Synergy $0.14
Splinter, the Mentor Splinter, the Mentor
+33% Synergy $0.58
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+32% Synergy $1.85
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+32% Synergy $0.31
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+30% Synergy $0.39
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+30% Synergy $0.44
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+28% Synergy $1.47
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+28% Synergy $32.46
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+28% Synergy $1.35
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+26% Synergy $0.54
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+25% Synergy $0.35
Chitin Gravestalker Chitin Gravestalker
+25% Synergy $0.18
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant
+24% Synergy $0.31
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+20% Synergy $5.19
Silent Assassin Silent Assassin
+20% Synergy $0.53
Darksteel Colossus Darksteel Colossus
+20% Synergy $0.68
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+20% Synergy $0.17
Demon of Catastrophes Demon of Catastrophes
+20% Synergy $0.33
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+19% Synergy $0.31
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+19% Synergy $0.18
Innocuous Rat Innocuous Rat
+19% Synergy $0.20
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+19% Synergy $0.10
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+19% Synergy $0.14
Hell's Caretaker Hell's Caretaker
+19% Synergy $2.31
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $0.79
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+17% Synergy $0.36
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+16% Synergy $0.32
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+15% Synergy $3.63
Crypt Rats Crypt Rats
+15% Synergy $0.43
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+15% Synergy $0.21
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+14% Synergy $9.63
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+13% Synergy $4.87
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+11% Synergy $0.52
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+5% Synergy $0.90
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
0% Synergy $0.74
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
0% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Tribute to Hunger Tribute to Hunger
+39% Synergy $0.13
Desperate Measures Desperate Measures
+33% Synergy $0.17
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+24% Synergy $14.73
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+20% Synergy $0.28
Moment of Craving Moment of Craving
+20% Synergy $0.06
Simulacrum Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.26
Dark Dabbling Dark Dabbling
+20% Synergy $0.08
It Doesn't Add Up It Doesn't Add Up
+20% Synergy $0.07
Shred Memory Shred Memory
+19% Synergy $0.89
Hazel's Nocturne Hazel's Nocturne
+19% Synergy $0.16
Dash Hopes Dash Hopes
+19% Synergy $0.74
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+19% Synergy $0.27
Death Denied Death Denied
+19% Synergy $0.24
Consumed by Greed Consumed by Greed
+19% Synergy $0.21
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+19% Synergy $0.21
Live or Die Live or Die
+19% Synergy $0.22
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+18% Synergy $1.50
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+17% Synergy $0.88
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+17% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.38
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+14% Synergy $0.39
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+13% Synergy $0.26
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+13% Synergy $0.28
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+12% Synergy $4.44
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+10% Synergy $1.28
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+10% Synergy $0.37
Murder Murder
+10% Synergy $0.12
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $1.73
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+8% Synergy $4.01
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $15.78
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.61
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $26.21
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-5% Synergy $6.49
Village Rites Village Rites
-6% Synergy $0.74

Sorceries

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

Dread Summons Dread Summons
+38% Synergy $0.24
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+38% Synergy $0.36
Zombify Zombify
+38% Synergy $0.28
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+35% Synergy $0.38
Victimize Victimize
+33% Synergy $2.02
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+33% Synergy $0.30
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+32% Synergy $0.19
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+27% Synergy $7.08
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+26% Synergy $2.09
Stir the Grave Stir the Grave
+20% Synergy $0.15
Infernal Offering Infernal Offering
+20% Synergy $0.39
Revoke Demise Revoke Demise
+20% Synergy $0.17
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+20% Synergy $0.26
No One Left Behind No One Left Behind
+20% Synergy $0.16
Bitter Ordeal Bitter Ordeal
+20% Synergy $16.39
Razaketh's Rite Razaketh's Rite
+19% Synergy $0.32
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+19% Synergy $10.26
Collective Brutality Collective Brutality
+19% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+19% Synergy $0.90
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+19% Synergy $0.39
Chainer's Edict Chainer's Edict
+19% Synergy $0.23
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+19% Synergy $0.30
Hex Hex
+19% Synergy $0.31
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+19% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+19% Synergy $1.19
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+19% Synergy $0.15
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+19% Synergy $0.14
Disentomb Disentomb
+19% Synergy $0.44
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+19% Synergy $0.57
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+18% Synergy $0.16
Profane Command Profane Command
+18% Synergy $0.37
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+18% Synergy $0.46
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+18% Synergy $0.55
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+18% Synergy $0.19
Let's Play a Game Let's Play a Game
+18% Synergy $0.22
Plague of Vermin Plague of Vermin
+18% Synergy $25.34
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+17% Synergy $0.37
Fell Fell
+17% Synergy $0.35
Corrupt Corrupt
+17% Synergy $0.11
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+17% Synergy $1.81
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+16% Synergy $9.46
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+16% Synergy $1.04
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+14% Synergy $5.85
Dread Return Dread Return
+8% Synergy $0.47
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $39.44
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.22

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Foot Chopper Foot Chopper
+50% Synergy $0.33
Hylderblade Hylderblade
+33% Synergy $0.25
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+20% Synergy $15.31
Deathrender Deathrender
+20% Synergy $7.66
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+20% Synergy $0.46
Heartstone Heartstone
+20% Synergy $3.00
Onyx Talisman Onyx Talisman
+20% Synergy $0.30
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+19% Synergy $8.69
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+19% Synergy $0.18
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+19% Synergy $0.26
Feldon's Cane Feldon's Cane
+19% Synergy $0.17
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+19% Synergy $0.61
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+19% Synergy $7.82
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+18% Synergy $2.03
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+18% Synergy $3.94
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+17% Synergy $3.99
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+16% Synergy $2.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $8.14
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+16% Synergy $0.73
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+12% Synergy $5.36
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $23.88
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $54.11
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-42% Synergy $10.47

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+43% Synergy $0.35
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+32% Synergy $0.30
Vile Requiem Vile Requiem
+20% Synergy $0.16
Necromancer's Stockpile Necromancer's Stockpile
+20% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+20% Synergy $0.34
Black Market Black Market
+19% Synergy $5.25
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+19% Synergy $1.72
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+19% Synergy $10.63
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+19% Synergy $0.26
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+19% Synergy $0.37
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+18% Synergy $0.82
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+18% Synergy $0.46
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+18% Synergy $0.33
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+18% Synergy $3.01
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+17% Synergy $0.70
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+17% Synergy $0.32
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+17% Synergy $0.63
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+15% Synergy $7.23
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+14% Synergy $2.13
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+3% Synergy $4.74
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $29.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats game plan.

Liliana, Death Wielder Liliana, Death Wielder
+19% Synergy $0.50
Sorin the Mirthless Sorin the Mirthless
+19% Synergy $2.25
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+18% Synergy $0.36
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+18% Synergy $4.85
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+13% Synergy $5.86
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+6% Synergy $7.05
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $11.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+33% Synergy $2.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.36
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+20% Synergy $30.61
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+18% Synergy $6.65
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+18% Synergy $0.33
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+18% Synergy $0.19
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+17% Synergy $5.35
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+16% Synergy $0.44
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.37
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+9% Synergy $1.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $1.71
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.35
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $4.00
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $1.00
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $49.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.76
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-15% Synergy $29.69
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-15% Synergy $13.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-27% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats strategy.

The Irencrag The Irencrag
+20% Synergy $0.81
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+20% Synergy $2.18
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $4.11
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+17% Synergy $5.11
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+15% Synergy $0.94
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $0.54
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+14% Synergy $4.03
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.60
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-42% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats decks.

Study Hall Study Hall
+20% Synergy $0.23
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+19% Synergy $0.34
Zof Consumption Zof Bloodbog Zof Consumption
+19% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

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

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
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
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
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