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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $1.57

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dragon Cultist
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Power 52% Aristocrats 5% Dragons 5% Burn 4% Treasure 4%
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Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+57% Synergy $119.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+43% Synergy $41.15
The One Ring The One Ring
+25% Synergy $115.13
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+23% Synergy $16.10
Gamble Gamble
+23% Synergy $17.07
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+19% Synergy $54.03

Creatures

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

Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
+66% Synergy $0.28
Blistering Firecat Blistering Firecat
+66% Synergy $7.16
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+66% Synergy $0.28
Malignus Malignus
+66% Synergy $6.81
Arc Runner Arc Runner
+66% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+66% Synergy $11.01
Spitebellows Spitebellows
+66% Synergy $0.16
Impetuous Devils Impetuous Devils
+66% Synergy $0.24
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+66% Synergy $3.90
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+66% Synergy $0.26
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+66% Synergy $4.22
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+65% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Skelemental Lightning Skelemental
+65% Synergy $0.93
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+64% Synergy $0.42
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+62% Synergy $1.27
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+61% Synergy $30.11
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+51% Synergy $0.36
Spined Fluke Spined Fluke
+33% Synergy $0.23
Storm Caller Storm Caller
+33% Synergy $0.25
Inferno Hellion Inferno Hellion
+33% Synergy $0.18
Skizzik Skizzik
+33% Synergy $0.17
Ambuscade Shaman Ambuscade Shaman
+33% Synergy $0.04
Panicked Altisaur Panicked Altisaur
+33% Synergy $0.20
Hell's Thunder Hell's Thunder
+33% Synergy $0.39
Spark Elemental Spark Elemental
+33% Synergy $0.36
Teapot Slinger Teapot Slinger
+33% Synergy $0.26
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+33% Synergy $0.84
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+33% Synergy $0.51
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+32% Synergy $0.33
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+32% Synergy $3.73
Hunted Horror Hunted Horror
+32% Synergy $4.79
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+32% Synergy $0.41
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+32% Synergy $6.40
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+32% Synergy $0.33
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+31% Synergy $2.30
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
+31% Synergy $0.32
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+31% Synergy $39.76
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+30% Synergy $0.90
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+30% Synergy $27.38
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+28% Synergy $6.26
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+26% Synergy $0.26
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+26% Synergy $0.33
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+26% Synergy $0.99
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+25% Synergy $98.25
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+25% Synergy $1.47
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+23% Synergy $12.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+23% Synergy $41.20
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+20% Synergy $1.23
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+16% Synergy $6.08
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+8% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+96% Synergy $0.70
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+53% Synergy $0.34
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+51% Synergy $13.49
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+44% Synergy $70.85
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+44% Synergy $28.11
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+33% Synergy $0.26
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+32% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+32% Synergy $0.29
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+31% Synergy $0.41
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+31% Synergy $1.31
Fling Fling
+28% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+23% Synergy $7.33
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+20% Synergy $10.46
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $5.80
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+15% Synergy $0.29
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+63% Synergy $29.78
Living Death Living Death
+62% Synergy $6.35
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+32% Synergy $3.69
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+32% Synergy $0.19
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+31% Synergy $0.27
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+31% Synergy $3.02
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+30% Synergy $8.08
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+29% Synergy $0.39
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+29% Synergy $6.64
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+28% Synergy $1.43
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+27% Synergy $8.98
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+25% Synergy $4.20
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $10.10
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+32% Synergy $18.43
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+32% Synergy $1.09
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+29% Synergy $29.80
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+28% Synergy $1.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $5.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.09

Enchantments

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

Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+97% Synergy $2.21
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+96% Synergy $1.43
Black Market Black Market
+62% Synergy $6.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+47% Synergy $10.78
In the Web of War In the Web of War
+33% Synergy $0.85
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+33% Synergy $0.45
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+32% Synergy $1.58
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+32% Synergy $0.53
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+30% Synergy $14.10
Pestilence Pestilence
+30% Synergy $0.60
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+30% Synergy $10.53
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+29% Synergy $2.95
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+28% Synergy $0.50
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+27% Synergy $13.58
City on Fire City on Fire
+26% Synergy $11.11

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+33% Synergy $0.57
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+30% Synergy $1.65

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+82% Synergy $4.49
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+66% Synergy $0.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+64% Synergy $0.60
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+47% Synergy $56.13
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+33% Synergy $0.33
Looming Spires Looming Spires
+33% Synergy $0.16
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+32% Synergy $5.03
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+32% Synergy $0.43
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+31% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+30% Synergy $1.41
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+30% Synergy $0.77
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+30% Synergy $0.38
High Market High Market
+28% Synergy $0.54
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+28% Synergy $0.31
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.44
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+27% Synergy $1.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+27% Synergy $37.62
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+27% Synergy $9.94
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+24% Synergy $10.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+24% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+65% Synergy $0.38
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+55% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy $2.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+44% Synergy $0.47
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+32% Synergy $4.49
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+32% Synergy $0.27
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+32% Synergy $1.87
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+31% Synergy $0.57
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+29% Synergy $2.84
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+28% Synergy $86.45
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+28% Synergy $72.02
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+25% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-22% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist's Aristocrats decks.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+96% Synergy $0.70
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+93% Synergy $29.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+93% Synergy $36.86
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+63% Synergy $29.78
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+51% Synergy $8.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+51% Synergy $13.49
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+44% Synergy $10.73
Dark Fortress Dark Fortress
+38% Synergy $1.71
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+34% Synergy $11.14
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+33% Synergy $18.56
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+32% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+30% Synergy $8.08
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+28% Synergy $62.05
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+28% Synergy $1.43
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+27% Synergy $8.62
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+26% Synergy $19.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+25% Synergy $19.85
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+25% Synergy $31.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $5.80
Badlands Badlands
+19% Synergy
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+18% Synergy $0.49
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+17% Synergy $7.58
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.27
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+12% Synergy $2.61
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+11% Synergy $5.45
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.68
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+1% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-3% Synergy $1.24
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $1.69
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-12% Synergy $0.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-31% Synergy $0.50

Similar Commanders

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

Alena, Kessig Trapper Ravos, Soultender Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ravos, Soultender
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ravos, Soultender Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Alora, Merry Thief Tavern Brawler Alora, Merry Thief // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Alena, Kessig Trapper // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ravos, Soultender Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Ravos, Soultender
Alora, Merry Thief Dragon Cultist Alora, Merry Thief // Dragon Cultist
Viconia, Drow Apostate Popular Entertainer Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Popular Entertainer Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Popular Entertainer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alena, Kessig Trapper Halana, Kessig Ranger Alena, Kessig Trapper // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Alena, Kessig Trapper Jeska, Thrice Reborn Alena, Kessig Trapper // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Alena, Kessig Trapper Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alena, Kessig Trapper // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Guild Artisan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Guild Artisan
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Passionate Archaeologist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Street Urchin Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Street Urchin
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Tavern Brawler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Vial Smasher the Fierce Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sengir, the Dark Baron Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tormod, the Desecrator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Vial Smasher the Fierce Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Iron Throne Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Shadow Thieves Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Criminal Past Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cultist of the Absolute Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Scion of Halaster Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dragon Cultist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan

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