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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader: Card Draw
Price tag $1.36

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 $51.92
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+32% Synergy $33.49
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $53.72

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 $0.23
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+85% Synergy $2.63
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+84% Synergy $5.19
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+65% Synergy $3.63
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+65% Synergy $0.35
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+64% Synergy $0.26
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+63% Synergy $0.22
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+62% Synergy $0.31
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+62% Synergy $0.34
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+61% Synergy $0.09
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+59% Synergy $1.98
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+57% Synergy $0.75
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+57% Synergy $0.54
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+55% Synergy $1.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+52% Synergy $0.26
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+52% Synergy $1.72
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+50% Synergy $3.51
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+50% Synergy $0.53
Embalmed Ascendant Embalmed Ascendant
+49% Synergy $0.08
Fiendish Panda Fiendish Panda
+48% Synergy $0.17
Zahur, Glory's Past Zahur, Glory's Past
+48% Synergy $0.14
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+45% Synergy $0.79
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+42% Synergy $0.73
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+33% Synergy $2.78
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+33% Synergy $0.15
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+33% Synergy $0.35
Golden Guardian Gold-Forge Garrison Golden Guardian
+33% Synergy $1.43
Binding Mummy Binding Mummy
+33% Synergy $0.21
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+33% Synergy $0.35
Outlaw Medic Outlaw Medic
+33% Synergy $0.15
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+33% Synergy $0.66
Desperate Sentry Desperate Sentry
+33% Synergy $0.05
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+33% Synergy $0.24
Driver of the Dead Driver of the Dead
+33% Synergy $0.08
Risen Executioner Risen Executioner
+33% Synergy $1.43
Death Baron Death Baron
+33% Synergy $4.99
Hobbling Zombie Hobbling Zombie
+33% Synergy $0.13
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+32% Synergy $0.12
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+32% Synergy $2.97
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+28% Synergy $0.45
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+28% Synergy $20.32
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+28% Synergy $0.37
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+26% Synergy $0.52
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+25% Synergy $0.74
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+25% Synergy $2.54
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+25% Synergy $2.75
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+25% Synergy $0.28
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+22% Synergy $21.31
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+21% Synergy $6.14
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+3% Synergy $1.47

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
+64% Synergy $3.30
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+63% Synergy $7.20
Inkshield Inkshield
+46% Synergy $4.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+42% Synergy $4.19
Unexplained Absence Unexplained Absence
+33% Synergy $0.40
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+31% Synergy $0.28
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+28% Synergy $4.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+26% Synergy $8.49
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy $21.48
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+22% Synergy $0.30
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.34
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $0.81
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-30% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

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

Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+33% Synergy $0.68
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+32% Synergy $1.04
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+32% Synergy $0.11
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+30% Synergy $0.17
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+30% Synergy $0.26
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+28% Synergy $2.09
Vindicate Vindicate
+21% Synergy $0.92
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $2.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+55% Synergy $54.11
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+33% Synergy $0.36
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+32% Synergy $7.24
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+32% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $2.99

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 $10.03
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+57% Synergy $29.50
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+50% Synergy $0.30
Hour of Victory Hour of Victory
+50% Synergy $0.19
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+49% Synergy $0.23
Blood Funnel Blood Funnel
+33% Synergy $2.32
Commander's Insignia Commander's Insignia
+33% Synergy $0.28
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+33% Synergy $0.42
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+33% Synergy $0.41
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+33% Synergy $0.22
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+32% Synergy $0.70
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+32% Synergy $0.32
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.33
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+32% Synergy $14.15
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+32% Synergy $0.61
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+32% Synergy $0.30
Ethereal Absolution Ethereal Absolution
+32% Synergy $0.40
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+31% Synergy $1.08
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+31% Synergy $0.38
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+31% Synergy $0.40
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+30% Synergy $1.08
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+28% Synergy $9.17
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+28% Synergy $0.36
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+28% Synergy $0.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+25% Synergy $60.85
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+18% Synergy $3.94
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $18.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+44% Synergy $40.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $1.85
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+28% Synergy $0.40
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+27% Synergy $7.05

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+77% Synergy $2.76
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+67% Synergy $0.52
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+50% Synergy $26.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+30% Synergy $1.00
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+28% Synergy $0.35
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+26% Synergy $2.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+22% Synergy $11.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $57.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.63

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 $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+86% Synergy $2.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+46% Synergy $0.31
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+33% Synergy $5.11
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+32% Synergy $0.94
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+32% Synergy $0.37
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+28% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+14% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.60

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+49% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+33% Synergy $0.35
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+30% Synergy $17.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+28% Synergy $1.74
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+27% Synergy $15.25
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+26% Synergy $12.09
Scrubland Scrubland
+22% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+16% Synergy $0.36
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+15% Synergy $10.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.39
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+13% Synergy $1.40
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+11% Synergy $0.13
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.94
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $30.45
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-6% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.28
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-24% Synergy $0.51

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