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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist
Price tag $1.02

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 Dragons game on their own.

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

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

Champion of the Path Champion of the Path
+99% Synergy $0.40
Kulrath Zealot Kulrath Zealot
+99% Synergy $0.16
Lamentation Lamentation
+99% Synergy $0.28
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+99% Synergy $0.36
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+74% Synergy $0.30
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+74% Synergy $3.94
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+73% Synergy $17.86
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+70% Synergy $28.34
Skizzik Skizzik
+49% Synergy $0.13
Arc Runner Arc Runner
+49% Synergy $0.18
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
+49% Synergy $2.15
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+49% Synergy $0.19
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+49% Synergy $7.53
Dragonmaster Outcast Dragonmaster Outcast
+48% Synergy $0.36
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+48% Synergy $4.87
Lightning Skelemental Lightning Skelemental
+48% Synergy $0.72
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
+48% Synergy $0.65
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+48% Synergy $4.36
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+48% Synergy $0.45
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+47% Synergy $0.47
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+47% Synergy $0.34
Scorchwalker Scorchwalker
+24% Synergy $0.05
Thunder Dragon Thunder Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.45
Quaketusk Boar Quaketusk Boar
+24% Synergy $0.13
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+24% Synergy $0.38
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.47
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+24% Synergy $0.52
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+24% Synergy $0.32
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+24% Synergy $0.54
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+24% Synergy $9.01
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+24% Synergy $4.05
Ryusei, the Falling Star Ryusei, the Falling Star
+24% Synergy $1.60
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
+24% Synergy $11.01
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.22
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+24% Synergy $0.40
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+23% Synergy $2.35
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+23% Synergy $1.82
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+23% Synergy $0.51
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+23% Synergy $0.34
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+23% Synergy $43.75
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+23% Synergy $10.32
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+22% Synergy $0.33
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+22% Synergy $18.47
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+21% Synergy $0.35
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+21% Synergy $108.38
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+20% Synergy $1.16
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+18% Synergy $0.33
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+17% Synergy $0.76
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+15% Synergy $5.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Withering Torment Withering Torment
+28% Synergy $4.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+27% Synergy $0.37
Sarkhan's Rage Sarkhan's Rage
+24% Synergy $0.10
Tail Slash Tail Slash
+24% Synergy $0.13
Blastfire Bolt Blastfire Bolt
+24% Synergy $0.04
Crush Crush
+24% Synergy $0.07
Breath Weapon Breath Weapon
+24% Synergy $5.25
Blazing Salvo Blazing Salvo
+24% Synergy $0.16
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+24% Synergy $0.22
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+24% Synergy $0.30
Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+24% Synergy $1.84
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+24% Synergy $0.23
Murder Murder
+20% Synergy $0.19
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+20% Synergy $0.35
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+19% Synergy $1.60
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+18% Synergy $0.32
Bedevil Bedevil
+15% Synergy $0.29
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+6% Synergy $0.37
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $11.92

Sorceries

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

Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+47% Synergy $3.77
Suplex Suplex
+47% Synergy $0.21
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+40% Synergy $0.40
Secret Salvage Secret Salvage
+24% Synergy $0.49
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+24% Synergy $0.17
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+24% Synergy $2.14
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+24% Synergy $0.35
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+24% Synergy $0.18
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+23% Synergy $6.19
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+23% Synergy $0.35
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+23% Synergy $2.66
Molten Collapse Molten Collapse
+23% Synergy $0.34
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+22% Synergy $0.32
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+22% Synergy $3.26
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+20% Synergy $24.65
Blood Money Blood Money
+20% Synergy $1.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $2.09
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+16% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+12% Synergy $0.29
Victimize Victimize
+10% Synergy $2.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $4.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $3.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $1.07
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+47% Synergy $16.54
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+38% Synergy $11.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+37% Synergy $0.33
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+24% Synergy $22.25
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+22% Synergy $3.54
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $4.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+14% Synergy $4.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+49% Synergy $0.82
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+48% Synergy $3.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+46% Synergy $0.87
Zektar Shrine Expedition Zektar Shrine Expedition
+24% Synergy $0.07
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+24% Synergy $0.28
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+23% Synergy $4.72
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+22% Synergy $0.94
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+22% Synergy $10.98
Black Market Black Market
+20% Synergy $5.59
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+18% Synergy $15.84
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $13.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+49% Synergy $2.00
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+24% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+56% Synergy $3.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+23% Synergy $54.27
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+16% Synergy $7.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.95
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+48% Synergy $0.28
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+48% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+47% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+44% Synergy $0.61
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+42% Synergy $2.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+34% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+31% Synergy $1.92
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+24% Synergy $2.02
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+23% Synergy $0.36
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $4.13
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+22% Synergy $0.40
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+22% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $1.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.84
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+57% Synergy $0.31
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+43% Synergy $4.85
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+41% Synergy $0.24
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+39% Synergy $0.32
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+30% Synergy $0.37
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+23% Synergy $0.41
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+19% Synergy $8.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+18% Synergy $0.35
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+16% Synergy $0.33
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+15% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+11% Synergy $0.57
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+11% Synergy $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+6% Synergy $1.18
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+4% Synergy $2.04
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.33
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+3% Synergy $10.05
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+2% Synergy $8.83
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $5.89
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $1.12
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-11% Synergy $8.32
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-13% Synergy $11.27

Similar Commanders

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

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
Zilortha, Strength Incarnate Zilortha, Strength Incarnate
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

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