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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $18.28

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist Exile game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+43% Synergy $41.29
Gamble Gamble
+23% Synergy $16.74

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Exile plan in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+97% Synergy $21.54
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+93% Synergy $6.19
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+89% Synergy $43.84
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+84% Synergy $6.86
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+65% Synergy $1.44
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+64% Synergy $10.31
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+63% Synergy $1.08
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+62% Synergy $0.27
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+62% Synergy $4.21
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+62% Synergy $5.69
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+60% Synergy $0.39
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+58% Synergy $0.50
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+57% Synergy $11.65
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+49% Synergy $0.37
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+49% Synergy $0.33
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+47% Synergy $1.05
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+45% Synergy $0.35
Flameskull Flameskull
+33% Synergy $0.28
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+33% Synergy $0.22
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+33% Synergy $0.93
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+32% Synergy $5.52
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+32% Synergy $2.29
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+32% Synergy $0.25
Caustic Bronco Caustic Bronco
+32% Synergy $0.39
Thieving Varmint Thieving Varmint
+32% Synergy $3.41
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+32% Synergy $1.68
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+31% Synergy $0.41
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+31% Synergy $0.27
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+31% Synergy $1.35
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+30% Synergy $1.56
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+30% Synergy $2.63
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+30% Synergy $13.53
The Infamous Cruelclaw The Infamous Cruelclaw
+30% Synergy $1.05
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+30% Synergy $18.47
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+30% Synergy $11.15
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+29% Synergy $0.35
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+26% Synergy $7.56
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+25% Synergy $5.03
Xorn Xorn
+25% Synergy $7.55
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+24% Synergy $33.75
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+24% Synergy $5.24
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+23% Synergy $28.62
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+21% Synergy $1.33
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+20% Synergy $4.23
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.29

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile deck ahead.

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+62% Synergy $14.77
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+53% Synergy $9.96
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+40% Synergy $8.56
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+31% Synergy $0.22
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+31% Synergy $0.36
Unlicensed Disintegration Unlicensed Disintegration
+31% Synergy $0.25
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+30% Synergy $1.81
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+29% Synergy $4.01
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+28% Synergy $8.25
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+26% Synergy $0.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+24% Synergy $11.92
Seething Song Seething Song
+21% Synergy $12.79
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+20% Synergy $0.36
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+19% Synergy $3.40
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+15% Synergy $0.83
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.24
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.33
Abrade Abrade
+11% Synergy $0.41
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+11% Synergy $4.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Exile game plan forward for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist.

Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+65% Synergy $0.26
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+65% Synergy $0.25
Insurrection Insurrection
+64% Synergy $10.22
Systems Override Systems Override
+49% Synergy $0.14
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+49% Synergy $0.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+49% Synergy $3.83
Goatnap Goatnap
+33% Synergy $0.16
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+32% Synergy $0.20
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+32% Synergy $1.87
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+32% Synergy $0.86
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+32% Synergy $0.31
Hijack Hijack
+32% Synergy $0.22
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+32% Synergy $0.22
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+32% Synergy $0.28
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+32% Synergy $6.19
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+32% Synergy $0.27
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+32% Synergy $0.23
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+32% Synergy $0.30
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+31% Synergy $0.20
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+31% Synergy $0.24
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+31% Synergy $1.24
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+31% Synergy $4.05
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+31% Synergy $6.77
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+30% Synergy $2.02
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+30% Synergy $0.32
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+30% Synergy $0.25
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+30% Synergy $2.39
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+29% Synergy $2.49
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+29% Synergy $0.41
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+28% Synergy $14.16
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+28% Synergy $24.65
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+28% Synergy $9.19
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+27% Synergy $0.31
Boltwave Boltwave
+26% Synergy $2.88
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.20
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+24% Synergy $0.27
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $2.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+15% Synergy $3.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $8.61

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks.

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+64% Synergy $0.22
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+55% Synergy $11.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+54% Synergy $0.33
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+31% Synergy $2.01
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+29% Synergy $4.61
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $55.96
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $14.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Exile strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+46% Synergy $0.89
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+33% Synergy $0.20
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+32% Synergy $0.34
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+32% Synergy $0.19
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+32% Synergy $7.92
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+32% Synergy $1.65
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+31% Synergy $3.82
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+31% Synergy $3.65
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+31% Synergy $2.36
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+31% Synergy $0.28
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+31% Synergy $3.88
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+31% Synergy $2.04
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+30% Synergy $4.51
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+29% Synergy $1.15
Black Market Black Market
+28% Synergy $5.59
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+27% Synergy $15.84
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+26% Synergy $15.22
City on Fire City on Fire
+26% Synergy $11.99
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+25% Synergy $0.36
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+23% Synergy $13.61
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $13.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile game plan.

Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+32% Synergy $1.72
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+32% Synergy $6.85
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+32% Synergy $2.48

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks.

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+64% Synergy $0.95
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+57% Synergy $1.45
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+32% Synergy $3.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+24% Synergy $7.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile strategy.

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+42% Synergy $2.81
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+32% Synergy $1.86
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+31% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-21% Synergy $0.61

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile decks.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+69% Synergy $0.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+66% Synergy $17.35
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+52% Synergy $8.83
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+44% Synergy $10.05
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+35% Synergy $8.54
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+35% Synergy $4.85
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+33% Synergy $0.24
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+32% Synergy $0.30
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+31% Synergy $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.27
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+28% Synergy $11.27
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+24% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+23% Synergy $1.18
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+20% Synergy $0.40
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+19% Synergy $1.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+13% Synergy $0.37
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+12% Synergy $2.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.57
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+2% Synergy $0.39
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.35
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $8.32

Similar Commanders

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

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
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