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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $23.74

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 25% Burn 17% Theft 17% Treasure 17% Midrange 8% Rat Colony 8% Shadowborn Apostles 8%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+33% Synergy $1.05
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+33% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+61% Synergy $0.70
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+56% Synergy $8.60
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+50% Synergy $0.44
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+48% Synergy $1.00
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+46% Synergy $0.49
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+45% Synergy $10.58
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+43% Synergy $0.73
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+41% Synergy $0.43
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+41% Synergy $0.49
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+40% Synergy $2.08

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+39% Synergy $5.06
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+32% Synergy $0.23
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+32% Synergy $2.79
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+31% Synergy $10.39
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+31% Synergy $0.12
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+22% Synergy $3.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.51
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+33% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+28% Synergy $8.09
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+27% Synergy $0.53
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+25% Synergy $10.51
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+24% Synergy $0.47
The Infamous Cruelclaw The Infamous Cruelclaw
+24% Synergy $1.13
Author of Shadows Author of Shadows
+22% Synergy $0.29
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+22% Synergy $0.25
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+22% Synergy $1.27
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+22% Synergy $0.42
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+19% Synergy $1.33
Crabomination Crabomination
+19% Synergy $0.24
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+18% Synergy $0.05
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+18% Synergy $0.16
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+17% Synergy $9.04
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+16% Synergy $1.36
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+16% Synergy $1.60
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.46
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+15% Synergy $0.23
Reaper of Night Reaper of Night
+14% Synergy $0.03
Gargadon Gargadon
+14% Synergy $0.04
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+13% Synergy $3.06
Callous Sell-Sword Callous Sell-Sword
+13% Synergy $0.13
Flameskull Flameskull
+13% Synergy $0.21
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.09
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+12% Synergy $8.03
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
+11% Synergy $0.20
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+11% Synergy $0.43
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+11% Synergy $0.30
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+10% Synergy $1.05
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+9% Synergy $5.84
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+9% Synergy $31.45
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+9% Synergy $1.58
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+8% Synergy $21.80
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+8% Synergy $1.12
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+7% Synergy $1.07
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+5% Synergy $2.55
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+5% Synergy $0.77
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+4% Synergy $0.46

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist safe.

You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+19% Synergy $0.16
Suspended Sentence Suspended Sentence
+16% Synergy $0.45
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+12% Synergy $1.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+10% Synergy $11.46
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $1.01
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.70
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $2.54
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.97
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.95
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.35
Bedevil Bedevil
-18% Synergy $0.34
Terminate Terminate
-22% Synergy $0.77
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-28% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.

Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+27% Synergy $2.02
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+26% Synergy $1.61
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+26% Synergy $2.64
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+24% Synergy $0.68
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+24% Synergy $0.36
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+23% Synergy $0.19
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+18% Synergy $0.20
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+18% Synergy $3.73
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+17% Synergy $0.66
Charnel Serenade Charnel Serenade
+17% Synergy $0.12
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+16% Synergy $0.38
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+13% Synergy $21.91
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+13% Synergy $0.13
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+13% Synergy $0.20
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+12% Synergy $0.07
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+11% Synergy $2.56
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+11% Synergy $4.25
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+11% Synergy $1.36
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+10% Synergy $8.81
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+10% Synergy $14.78
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.95
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+4% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.50
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+17% Synergy $0.07
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+15% Synergy $7.72
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+13% Synergy $4.02
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+13% Synergy $0.22
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+13% Synergy $0.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.21
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $1.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+28% Synergy $0.35
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+26% Synergy $6.85
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+25% Synergy $0.37
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+25% Synergy $0.24
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+19% Synergy $20.71
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+18% Synergy $0.10
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+17% Synergy $1.50
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+16% Synergy $5.14
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+15% Synergy $0.42
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+12% Synergy $0.26
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+12% Synergy $2.10

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+14% Synergy $4.00
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+13% Synergy $4.55
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+12% Synergy $1.83
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+10% Synergy $1.34

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+27% Synergy $0.65
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $3.04
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+13% Synergy $0.52
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $48.67
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $23.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.03
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+9% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+21% Synergy $1.21
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $0.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.05
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.23
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+13% Synergy $1.06
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+13% Synergy $3.60
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $3.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-10% Synergy $1.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.17
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+13% Synergy $0.15
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+11% Synergy $0.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.12
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.21
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+9% Synergy $0.18
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+9% Synergy $0.82
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+8% Synergy $0.80
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.27
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.84
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $0.55
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $19.46
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+1% Synergy $0.33
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-2% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.15
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $17.69
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-4% Synergy $9.65
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-8% Synergy $2.31
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-13% Synergy $0.26
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-14% Synergy $0.19

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist.

Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Passionate Archaeologist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Passionate Archaeologist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Tavern Brawler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Passionate Archaeologist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dragon Cultist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dragon Cultist
The War Doctor Vislor Turlough The War Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Sarevok, Deathbringer Passionate Archaeologist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Passionate Archaeologist
Viconia, Drow Apostate Passionate Archaeologist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Passionate Archaeologist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Passionate Archaeologist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Krark, the Thumbless Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Krark, the Thumbless
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Popular Entertainer Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Popular Entertainer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Street Urchin Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Street Urchin
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tymna the Weaver Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tymna the Weaver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dragon Cultist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Guild Artisan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Guild Artisan
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Alena, Kessig Trapper // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Vial Smasher the Fierce Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sengir, the Dark Baron Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tormod, the Desecrator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Vial Smasher the Fierce Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Vial Smasher the Fierce Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Vial Smasher the Fierce
The Tenth Doctor Donna Noble The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The Tenth Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Tenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The Twelfth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Twelfth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Iron Throne Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Shadow Thieves Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Criminal Past Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Criminal Past

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