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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Price tag $6.73

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 40% Humans 14% Clerics 12% Shadowborn Apostles 11% Reanimator 5%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Shadowborn Apostle Shadowborn Apostle
+98% Synergy $1.61
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+84% Synergy $0.17
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+76% Synergy $14.65
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+70% Synergy $22.25
Shadow-Rite Priest Shadow-Rite Priest
+59% Synergy $0.26
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+53% Synergy $4.28
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+52% Synergy $0.82
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+52% Synergy $15.72
Echoing Return Echoing Return
+46% Synergy $0.22
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+43% Synergy $22.15

Top Cards

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

Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+36% Synergy $2.32
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+30% Synergy $8.79
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+28% Synergy $35.49
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+23% Synergy $31.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $4.93
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+16% Synergy $4.15
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+13% Synergy $8.41
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+2% Synergy $19.82
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $11.92

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+0% Synergy $112.13
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+0% Synergy $163.77
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $37.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $76.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $131.68
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $60.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $17.54

Creatures

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

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+45% Synergy $2.20
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+42% Synergy $13.12
Master of Dark Rites Master of Dark Rites
+34% Synergy $3.47
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
+31% Synergy $0.20
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+30% Synergy $13.02
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+29% Synergy $4.17
Dawnhand Dissident Dawnhand Dissident
+24% Synergy $0.38
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+23% Synergy $0.30
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+22% Synergy $0.95
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+19% Synergy $3.42
Lightless Evangel Lightless Evangel
+19% Synergy $0.18
Xathrid Necromancer Xathrid Necromancer
+17% Synergy $0.34
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+16% Synergy $0.51
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+16% Synergy $5.54
Rotlung Reanimator Rotlung Reanimator
+13% Synergy $17.56
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+13% Synergy $0.97
Carnifex Demon Carnifex Demon
+13% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $4.23
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+11% Synergy $0.37
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+11% Synergy $0.63
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+11% Synergy $30.86
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+10% Synergy $3.85
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+10% Synergy $0.23
Archfiend of Spite Archfiend of Spite
+10% Synergy $0.80
Dreadfeast Demon Dreadfeast Demon
+10% Synergy $0.34
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+9% Synergy $0.14
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+9% Synergy $0.69
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+9% Synergy $3.78
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+9% Synergy $4.68
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+9% Synergy $5.66
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+9% Synergy $0.21
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+8% Synergy $0.54
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+8% Synergy $0.38
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+7% Synergy $32.14
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+7% Synergy $5.66
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+6% Synergy $0.55
Archfiend's Vessel Archfiend's Vessel
+6% Synergy $0.26
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+6% Synergy $0.96
Demon of Loathing Demon of Loathing
+6% Synergy $0.43
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+6% Synergy $1.40
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+5% Synergy $0.24
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+5% Synergy $1.00
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+3% Synergy $5.46
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+2% Synergy $4.57
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+0% Synergy $11.01
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
-3% Synergy $0.75
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $0.72
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-9% Synergy $1.12
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-24% Synergy $2.55
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-25% Synergy $4.86

Instants

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

Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+26% Synergy $3.45
Body Count Body Count
+16% Synergy $2.82
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+16% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $2.42
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+12% Synergy $1.46
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+8% Synergy $3.03
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+7% Synergy $1.48
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+6% Synergy $0.20
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.36
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+5% Synergy $0.75
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $27.53
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+0% Synergy $0.62
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
0% Synergy $3.61
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.15
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.30
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.56
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $13.61
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $4.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-4% Synergy $0.57
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-5% Synergy $0.32
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-6% Synergy $10.36
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-6% Synergy $7.76
Defile Defile
-10% Synergy $1.34
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-10% Synergy $6.96
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

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

Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+70% Synergy $1.78
Secret Salvage Secret Salvage
+30% Synergy $0.49
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $2.21
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.19
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+16% Synergy $2.00
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+6% Synergy $4.05
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.35
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.72
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $6.80
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+4% Synergy $6.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $27.44
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $3.26
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $2.27
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
0% Synergy $24.65
Unearth Unearth
-1% Synergy $0.60
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.95
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $17.57
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $8.61
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $3.31
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.42
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-4% Synergy $3.57
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $41.44
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-10% Synergy $4.47
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-13% Synergy $0.37
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-17% Synergy $0.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-20% Synergy $4.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+27% Synergy $9.44
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+15% Synergy $14.43
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+10% Synergy $0.26
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+10% Synergy $4.92
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+9% Synergy $3.35
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $18.43
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+6% Synergy $10.26
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+6% Synergy $0.39
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+4% Synergy $16.49
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+4% Synergy $55.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.66
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-4% Synergy $0.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.46
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-9% Synergy $14.95
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-21% Synergy $6.96
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-30% Synergy $10.25

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Shadowborn Apostles strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One decks.

Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+27% Synergy $0.51
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+19% Synergy $4.32
No Rest for the Wicked No Rest for the Wicked
+10% Synergy $0.48
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+7% Synergy $5.10
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+6% Synergy $17.33
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $53.33
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+5% Synergy $2.74
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $2.69
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $5.59
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+4% Synergy $0.29
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+4% Synergy $0.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $13.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-6% Synergy $5.15
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-6% Synergy $28.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-21% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One's Shadowborn Apostles game plan.

Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+9% Synergy $5.00
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+0% Synergy $9.15

Utility Lands

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

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+38% Synergy $2.34
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+36% Synergy $3.87
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+32% Synergy $3.35
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+23% Synergy $34.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $3.36
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+15% Synergy $10.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $63.85
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $25.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $27.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $54.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.87
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+3% Synergy $113.83
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+0% Synergy $0.86
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $11.29
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.87
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.77
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $35.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-18% Synergy $0.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+23% Synergy $1.24
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+22% Synergy $5.06
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+19% Synergy $0.36
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.76
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $36.20
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
0% Synergy $19.75
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $30.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.69
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-14% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One's Shadowborn Apostles decks.

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $2.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.31
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $27.44
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+0% Synergy $0.69
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy $51.61
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $0.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.15
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
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
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Sengir, the Dark Baron Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sengir, the Dark Baron Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tana, the Bloodsower Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tana, the Bloodsower
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Haunted One Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Haunted One
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

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