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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $2.43

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 74% Aristocrats 11% Lifegain 5% Anthems 2% Card Draw 2%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader Card Draw game on their own.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+52% Synergy $48.18
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+31% Synergy $27.56
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $61.19

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Card Draw plan in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+93% Synergy $0.33
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+85% Synergy $2.61
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+83% Synergy $4.11
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+65% Synergy $0.36
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+65% Synergy $4.19
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+64% Synergy $0.22
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+63% Synergy $0.24
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+62% Synergy $0.36
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+62% Synergy $0.33
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+60% Synergy $0.09
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+58% Synergy $0.57
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+58% Synergy $1.60
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+57% Synergy $0.94
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+55% Synergy $0.69
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+52% Synergy $1.62
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+52% Synergy $0.32
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+49% Synergy $3.06
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+49% Synergy $0.79
Embalmed Ascendant Embalmed Ascendant
+49% Synergy $0.20
Zahur, Glory's Past Zahur, Glory's Past
+48% Synergy $0.33
Fiendish Panda Fiendish Panda
+47% Synergy $0.27
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+45% Synergy $1.37
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+42% Synergy $1.48
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+33% Synergy $3.03
Risen Executioner Risen Executioner
+33% Synergy $2.29
Desperate Sentry Desperate Sentry
+33% Synergy $0.09
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+33% Synergy $1.89
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+33% Synergy $0.33
Hobbling Zombie Hobbling Zombie
+33% Synergy $0.21
Driver of the Dead Driver of the Dead
+33% Synergy $0.07
Binding Mummy Binding Mummy
+33% Synergy $0.21
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+33% Synergy $0.21
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+33% Synergy $0.42
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+32% Synergy $0.32
Death Baron Death Baron
+32% Synergy $5.21
Outlaw Medic Outlaw Medic
+32% Synergy $0.19
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+32% Synergy $0.28
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+31% Synergy $2.12
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+31% Synergy $0.19
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+29% Synergy $20.05
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+29% Synergy $0.55
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+27% Synergy $0.35
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+25% Synergy $0.61
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+25% Synergy $1.14
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+25% Synergy $3.12
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+25% Synergy $3.31
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+24% Synergy $0.33
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+21% Synergy $22.85
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+21% Synergy $5.45
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+4% Synergy $3.54

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader's Card Draw deck ahead.

Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+65% Synergy $0.21
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+63% Synergy $3.72
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+63% Synergy $6.66
Inkshield Inkshield
+45% Synergy $5.76
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+40% Synergy $5.94
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+32% Synergy $0.42
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+30% Synergy $0.27
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+28% Synergy $4.52
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+25% Synergy $8.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+24% Synergy $20.92
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+22% Synergy $0.29
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $1.43
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-29% Synergy $1.52

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Card Draw game plan forward for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader.

Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+33% Synergy $0.77
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+32% Synergy $1.42
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+31% Synergy $0.25
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+30% Synergy $0.23
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+29% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+27% Synergy $2.35
Vindicate Vindicate
+21% Synergy $0.67
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader Card Draw decks.

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+55% Synergy $56.15
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+32% Synergy $0.38
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+32% Synergy $7.28
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+31% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Card Draw strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader decks.

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+82% Synergy $0.35
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+62% Synergy $10.06
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+58% Synergy $33.84
Hour of Victory Hour of Victory
+49% Synergy $0.29
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+49% Synergy $0.32
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+48% Synergy $0.19
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+33% Synergy $0.20
Blood Funnel Blood Funnel
+33% Synergy $2.12
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+33% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+33% Synergy $0.22
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+32% Synergy $0.42
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+32% Synergy $0.38
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.37
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+32% Synergy $0.34
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+32% Synergy $0.68
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+31% Synergy $0.42
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+31% Synergy $18.47
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+31% Synergy $0.48
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+31% Synergy $1.07
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+31% Synergy $0.36
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+30% Synergy $0.43
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+29% Synergy $11.57
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+28% Synergy $0.30
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+28% Synergy $0.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+24% Synergy $60.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+17% Synergy $5.79
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $10.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader's Card Draw game plan.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+44% Synergy $38.78
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $2.16
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+28% Synergy $0.37
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+27% Synergy $7.02

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader Card Draw build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Tolvada The Broken Sky Invasion of Tolvada
+31% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader Card Draw decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+77% Synergy $3.52
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+67% Synergy $0.76
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+50% Synergy $28.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+30% Synergy $1.06
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.39
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+25% Synergy $3.44
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+22% Synergy $10.89
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $54.58
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader's Card Draw strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+98% Synergy $5.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+86% Synergy $2.59
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+47% Synergy $0.37
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+33% Synergy $5.93
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+31% Synergy $0.34
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+31% Synergy $0.79
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+28% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader's Card Draw decks.

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+47% Synergy $0.28
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+32% Synergy $0.40
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+29% Synergy $14.88
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+27% Synergy $17.27
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+26% Synergy $1.57
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+25% Synergy $9.14
Scrubland Scrubland
+21% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+16% Synergy $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+16% Synergy $0.37
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+14% Synergy $8.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+12% Synergy $0.85
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.19
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.52
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $31.87
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.35
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-24% Synergy $0.70

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader: Card Draw.

Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Viconia, Drow Apostate Inspiring Leader Viconia, Drow Apostate // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Prava of the Steel Legion Ravos, Soultender Prava of the Steel Legion // Ravos, Soultender
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Scion of Halaster Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Scion of Halaster
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Prava of the Steel Legion Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Prava of the Steel Legion Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tymna the Weaver Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tymna the Weaver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Prava of the Steel Legion Tormod, the Desecrator Prava of the Steel Legion // Tormod, the Desecrator
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Prava of the Steel Legion Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tana, the Bloodsower Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tana, the Bloodsower
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Inspiring Leader Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Inspiring Leader
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Inspiring Leader Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage

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