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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero
Price tag $2.62

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Folk Hero
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Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Clerics 44% Lifegain 35% Shadowborn Apostles 5% Aristocrats 5% Humans 2%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero's Shadowborn Apostles builds — cards that lean hardest into the Shadowborn Apostles theme.

Shadowborn Apostle Shadowborn Apostle
+98% Synergy $1.48
Edgewalker Edgewalker
+80% Synergy $0.75
Shadow-Rite Priest Shadow-Rite Priest
+65% Synergy $0.24
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+64% Synergy $0.91
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+64% Synergy $0.22
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+64% Synergy $14.76
Starlit Sanctum Starlit Sanctum
+64% Synergy $0.29
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+63% Synergy $0.22
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+63% Synergy $2.34
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+50% Synergy $3.03

Top Cards

The staple cards most Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero Shadowborn Apostles decks run as their core.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $5.65
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+25% Synergy $1.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+20% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero Shadowborn Apostles game on their own.

Farewell Farewell
+22% Synergy $6.08
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+13% Synergy $18.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+3% Synergy $14.92

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Shadowborn Apostles plan in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+47% Synergy $0.33
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+43% Synergy $14.62
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+33% Synergy $0.51
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
+33% Synergy $0.22
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+32% Synergy $0.15
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+32% Synergy $10.25
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+32% Synergy $3.68
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+32% Synergy $26.27
Cleric of Life's Bond Cleric of Life's Bond
+31% Synergy $0.26
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+31% Synergy $2.39
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+29% Synergy $1.91
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+28% Synergy $1.37
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
+23% Synergy $0.32
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+22% Synergy $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $4.73
Doubtless One Doubtless One
+16% Synergy $0.21
Angel of Glory's Rise Angel of Glory's Rise
+16% Synergy $0.42
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+16% Synergy $42.44
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+16% Synergy $13.84
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+16% Synergy $4.37
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+16% Synergy $0.44
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+16% Synergy $32.50
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+15% Synergy $0.40
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+15% Synergy $2.47
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+15% Synergy $0.60
Xathrid Necromancer Xathrid Necromancer
+15% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+15% Synergy $0.23
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+15% Synergy $4.21
Selfless Glyphweaver Deadly Vanity Selfless Glyphweaver
+15% Synergy $0.31
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
+15% Synergy $11.39
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+15% Synergy $15.54
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.40
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+13% Synergy $9.79
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+12% Synergy $11.26
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+11% Synergy $4.80
Master of Dark Rites Master of Dark Rites
+11% Synergy $3.04
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $6.52
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+8% Synergy $1.14
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+8% Synergy $3.31
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $12.10
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+7% Synergy $2.42
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+7% Synergy $1.92
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+6% Synergy $5.52
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $4.86
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+4% Synergy $4.79
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+3% Synergy $0.35
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+3% Synergy $0.31
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+0% Synergy $4.11
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-3% Synergy $10.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero's Shadowborn Apostles deck ahead.

Get Lost Get Lost
+30% Synergy $3.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+28% Synergy $0.77
Despark Despark
+20% Synergy $0.37
Revivify Revivify
+16% Synergy $1.87
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+16% Synergy $3.57
Darkness Darkness
+15% Synergy $24.18
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+15% Synergy $0.36
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+15% Synergy $0.47
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+15% Synergy $0.70
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+14% Synergy $0.27
Disenchant Disenchant
+13% Synergy $0.09
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+12% Synergy $0.28
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $2.43
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+11% Synergy $0.34
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+9% Synergy $4.59
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $20.92
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $27.91
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+0% Synergy $1.35
Fracture Fracture
-4% Synergy $0.32
Inkshield Inkshield
-4% Synergy $5.76
Mortify Mortify
-4% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
-5% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $5.94

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Shadowborn Apostles game plan forward for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero.

Echoing Return Echoing Return
+48% Synergy $0.23
Immortal Servitude Immortal Servitude
+47% Synergy $0.42
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+45% Synergy $0.34
Victimize Victimize
+32% Synergy $1.58
Secret Salvage Secret Salvage
+32% Synergy $0.41
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+32% Synergy $3.69
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+23% Synergy $16.42
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $9.76
Plague Wind Plague Wind
+16% Synergy $4.29
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+16% Synergy $5.96
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+15% Synergy $7.70
Return to the Ranks Return to the Ranks
+15% Synergy $0.83
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+15% Synergy $7.24
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+14% Synergy $4.67
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy $4.09
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+13% Synergy $1.77
Living Death Living Death
+13% Synergy $3.57
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+12% Synergy $0.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.16
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $0.38
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $2.02
Austere Command Austere Command
+0% Synergy $0.40

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero Shadowborn Apostles decks.

Relic Vial Relic Vial
+31% Synergy $0.22
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+31% Synergy $22.63
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+28% Synergy $4.94
Lifeline Lifeline
+16% Synergy $44.86
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+16% Synergy $2.73
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+16% Synergy $1.14
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+16% Synergy $20.16
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+15% Synergy $2.62
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+15% Synergy $13.45
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $5.20
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+14% Synergy $0.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.52
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+12% Synergy $5.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Shadowborn Apostles strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero decks.

Remembrance Remembrance
+32% Synergy $9.71
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+32% Synergy $0.35
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+32% Synergy $2.08
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+29% Synergy $6.26
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+27% Synergy $0.32
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+26% Synergy $2.42
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+24% Synergy $33.84
Circle of Protection: White Circle of Protection: White
+16% Synergy $0.12
Karma Karma
+16% Synergy $0.30
Haunted One Haunted One
+15% Synergy $5.25
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+15% Synergy $4.17
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+15% Synergy $2.64
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $8.28
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+12% Synergy $2.99
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+10% Synergy $19.16
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy $6.17
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+0% Synergy $5.63
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-1% Synergy $6.60
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $10.16

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero Shadowborn Apostles decks.

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+46% Synergy $54.58
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+38% Synergy $29.97
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+32% Synergy $4.36
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+25% Synergy $3.44
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+24% Synergy $4.58
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+21% Synergy $1.93
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+16% Synergy $3.55
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+16% Synergy $0.30
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+15% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $17.64
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+15% Synergy $124.58
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+14% Synergy $9.47
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+14% Synergy $0.96
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+12% Synergy $28.42
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+12% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.52
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $10.89
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-15% Synergy $0.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero's Shadowborn Apostles strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.59
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+16% Synergy $9.07
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+14% Synergy $0.79
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+13% Synergy $0.37
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+12% Synergy $2.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-17% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-19% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero's Shadowborn Apostles decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+76% Synergy $0.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+31% Synergy $8.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $4.73
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+16% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+12% Synergy $0.85
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+11% Synergy $2.43
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+10% Synergy $17.27
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.52
Scrubland Scrubland
+4% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.86
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $31.87
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.25
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-5% Synergy $10.70
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-7% Synergy $0.70
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-9% Synergy $0.42
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-21% Synergy $0.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-23% Synergy $1.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Folk Hero: Shadowborn Apostles.

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Folk Hero Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Folk Hero
Ravos, Soultender Tymna the Weaver Ravos, Soultender // Tymna the Weaver
Viconia, Drow Apostate Folk Hero Viconia, Drow Apostate // Folk Hero
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Haunted One Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Haunted One
Ravos, Soultender Sengir, the Dark Baron Ravos, Soultender // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ravos, Soultender Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ravos, Soultender
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sengir, the Dark Baron Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Prava of the Steel Legion Tymna the Weaver Prava of the Steel Legion // Tymna the Weaver
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Flaming Fist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Flaming Fist
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Orah, Skyclave Hierophant Orah, Skyclave Hierophant
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Noble Heritage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Noble Heritage
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tymna the Weaver Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tymna the Weaver
Orim, Samite Healer Orim, Samite Healer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ravos, Soultender Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sengir, the Dark Baron Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Shadow Thieves Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tymna the Weaver Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tymna the Weaver
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tymna the Weaver Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tymna the Weaver
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ravos, Soultender Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ravos, Soultender
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Tormod, the Desecrator Tymna the Weaver Tormod, the Desecrator // Tymna the Weaver
Tormod, the Desecrator Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tormod, the Desecrator // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tymna the Weaver Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tymna the Weaver
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

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