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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Price tag $7.33

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 $1.48
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+84% Synergy $0.22
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+73% Synergy $14.76
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+67% Synergy $22.63
Shadow-Rite Priest Shadow-Rite Priest
+59% Synergy $0.24
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+56% Synergy $0.91
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+49% Synergy $3.69
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+48% Synergy $15.54
Echoing Return Echoing Return
+43% Synergy $0.23
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+39% Synergy $26.27

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 $2.39
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+26% Synergy $33.84
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+26% Synergy $9.79
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $5.65
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+17% Synergy $7.69
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+16% Synergy $0.86
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+12% Synergy $1.37
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+6% Synergy $16.51
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.16
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $5.94

Game Changers

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

Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $165.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+0% Synergy $120.10
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $36.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $134.99
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.82
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $14.92

Creatures

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

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+43% Synergy $12.42
Master of Dark Rites Master of Dark Rites
+34% Synergy $3.04
Dawnhand Dissident Dawnhand Dissident
+32% Synergy $0.36
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+29% Synergy $2.39
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
+28% Synergy $0.22
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+26% Synergy $13.84
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+25% Synergy $4.21
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+23% Synergy $0.35
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+21% Synergy $35.98
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+20% Synergy $0.35
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+19% Synergy $3.31
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+19% Synergy $0.96
Xathrid Necromancer Xathrid Necromancer
+17% Synergy $0.34
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+16% Synergy $0.61
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+16% Synergy $4.37
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+15% Synergy $4.11
Rotlung Reanimator Rotlung Reanimator
+14% Synergy $18.45
Lightless Evangel Lightless Evangel
+13% Synergy $0.18
Carnifex Demon Carnifex Demon
+13% Synergy $0.25
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+11% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+10% Synergy $0.23
Archfiend's Vessel Archfiend's Vessel
+10% Synergy $0.26
Archfiend of Spite Archfiend of Spite
+10% Synergy $0.91
Dreadfeast Demon Dreadfeast Demon
+10% Synergy $0.35
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+9% Synergy $0.15
Infernal Sovereign Infernal Sovereign
+9% Synergy $0.51
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+9% Synergy $0.67
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+9% Synergy $5.12
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+9% Synergy $6.28
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+7% Synergy $31.56
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+7% Synergy $3.68
Thief of Blood Thief of Blood
+6% Synergy $11.29
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+6% Synergy $0.53
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+6% Synergy $1.24
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+6% Synergy $6.12
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+6% Synergy $3.13
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+6% Synergy $1.51
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+5% Synergy $0.20
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+5% Synergy $0.24
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+5% Synergy $0.43
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+4% Synergy $30.68
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+3% Synergy $5.57
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+2% Synergy $4.32
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+0% Synergy $0.55
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+0% Synergy $10.30
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
-3% Synergy $1.92
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $0.89
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-9% Synergy $1.14
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-24% Synergy $3.54
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-25% Synergy $5.52

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 $3.57
Body Count Body Count
+16% Synergy $3.44
Requiting Hex Requiting Hex
+16% Synergy $0.83
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $3.86
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+13% Synergy $0.35
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+12% Synergy $1.42
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+8% Synergy $0.25
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+8% Synergy $3.07
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+7% Synergy $2.31
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $27.91
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+2% Synergy $0.33
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+0% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.47
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.32
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $1.96
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $3.88
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-4% Synergy $13.51
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-6% Synergy $10.92
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $6.71
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.35
Village Rites Village Rites
-7% Synergy $0.38
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-8% Synergy $0.57
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-11% Synergy $7.39
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.34
Defile Defile
-13% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+46% Synergy $2.49
Secret Salvage Secret Salvage
+27% Synergy $0.41
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $3.57
Bogslither's Embrace Bogslither's Embrace
+16% Synergy $0.21
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+14% Synergy $2.17
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.24
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $0.37
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+8% Synergy $7.70
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+6% Synergy $4.13
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+6% Synergy $0.40
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.48
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $6.58
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $27.24
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $4.09
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $1.58
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
0% Synergy $24.73
Unearth Unearth
-1% Synergy $0.53
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $4.37
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-4% Synergy $3.40
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $9.76
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $38.18
Mutilate Mutilate
-8% Synergy $2.01
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-13% Synergy $0.39
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-18% Synergy $5.42
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-24% Synergy $3.83

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 $9.09
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+17% Synergy $0.22
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+13% Synergy $5.42
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $14.66
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+9% Synergy $3.79
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+7% Synergy $56.15
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+6% Synergy $6.83
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+6% Synergy $0.32
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $20.16
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+4% Synergy $21.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.52
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-4% Synergy $0.95
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-5% Synergy $15.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.28
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-26% Synergy $12.26

Enchantments

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

Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+23% Synergy $0.52
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+22% Synergy $4.17
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+14% Synergy $0.38
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+11% Synergy $0.35
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+10% Synergy $6.26
No Rest for the Wicked No Rest for the Wicked
+10% Synergy $0.44
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+6% Synergy $19.16
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $54.79
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $2.64
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+5% Synergy $2.08
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $6.17
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $2.80
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+4% Synergy $0.48
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $2.67
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $27.06
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-6% Synergy $7.87
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $10.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-21% Synergy $4.43

Planeswalkers

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

Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+9% Synergy $4.99
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+0% Synergy $9.20

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 $4.36
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+35% Synergy $4.36
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+32% Synergy $3.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $3.52
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+20% Synergy $29.97
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+13% Synergy $28.19
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+12% Synergy $12.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $54.58
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+9% Synergy $28.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $53.41
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.61
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+3% Synergy $124.58
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $5.79
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-2% Synergy $1.06
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $33.75
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $10.89
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-5% Synergy $4.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-25% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+20% Synergy $1.00
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+18% Synergy $5.93
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+15% Synergy $0.34
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.93
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+2% Synergy $0.37
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+0% Synergy $101.88
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $38.19
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
0% Synergy $20.04
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $28.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.59
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-14% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $3.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.23
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.24
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $27.24
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+0% Synergy $0.77
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy $51.14
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $1.75
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.47
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.37

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
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