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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 Theft game on their own.

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+45% Synergy $19.34
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+26% Synergy $41.29

Creatures

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

Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+99% Synergy $0.37
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+99% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+96% Synergy $1.08
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+96% Synergy $0.27
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+95% Synergy $5.69
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+93% Synergy $6.19
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+91% Synergy $0.50
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
+49% Synergy $0.22
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+49% Synergy $0.93
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+49% Synergy $0.22
Headliner Scarlett Headliner Scarlett
+49% Synergy $5.52
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+49% Synergy $2.29
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+49% Synergy $0.25
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+49% Synergy $1.44
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+48% Synergy $1.68
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+48% Synergy $0.41
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+48% Synergy $0.27
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+47% Synergy $1.56
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+47% Synergy $10.31
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+47% Synergy $13.53
The Infamous Cruelclaw The Infamous Cruelclaw
+47% Synergy $1.05
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+47% Synergy $21.54
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+46% Synergy $11.15
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+46% Synergy $0.35
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
+45% Synergy $4.21
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+44% Synergy $0.39
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
+44% Synergy $2.25
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+42% Synergy $0.89
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+42% Synergy $1.24
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+42% Synergy $5.03
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+40% Synergy $11.65
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+40% Synergy $8.68
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+39% Synergy $43.84
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+37% Synergy $4.23
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+34% Synergy $0.29
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+34% Synergy $6.86

Instants

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

Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+49% Synergy $0.27
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+48% Synergy $0.36
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+47% Synergy $0.99
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+47% Synergy $1.81
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.69
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+45% Synergy $14.77
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+42% Synergy $17.51
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+37% Synergy $2.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+36% Synergy $9.96
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+31% Synergy $0.83
Abrade Abrade
+28% Synergy $0.41
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

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

Systems Override Systems Override
+99% Synergy $0.14
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+99% Synergy $0.17
Hijack Hijack
+99% Synergy $0.22
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+99% Synergy $0.22
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+98% Synergy $0.23
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+98% Synergy $0.24
Goatnap Goatnap
+49% Synergy $0.16
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+49% Synergy $0.20
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+49% Synergy $0.12
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+49% Synergy $1.87
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+49% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+49% Synergy $3.83
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+49% Synergy $2.04
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+49% Synergy $0.26
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+49% Synergy $0.40
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+48% Synergy $0.25
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+47% Synergy $2.70
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+47% Synergy $0.32
Insurrection Insurrection
+47% Synergy $10.22
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+47% Synergy $0.43
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+47% Synergy $2.39
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+47% Synergy $1.41
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+45% Synergy $14.16
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+45% Synergy $0.88
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+41% Synergy $4.47
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+41% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+32% Synergy $3.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+87% Synergy $0.33
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+48% Synergy $2.01
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+47% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+44% Synergy $55.96
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+39% Synergy $14.95
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+38% Synergy $11.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+98% Synergy $0.28
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+96% Synergy $0.89
Vance's Blasting Cannons Spitfire Bastion Vance's Blasting Cannons
+49% Synergy $0.33
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+49% Synergy $0.20
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+49% Synergy $0.34
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+49% Synergy $0.19
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+49% Synergy $1.65
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+48% Synergy $3.65
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+47% Synergy $2.04
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+42% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+40% Synergy $2.38

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+49% Synergy $1.72
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+49% Synergy $6.85

Utility Lands

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

Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+64% Synergy $0.95
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+49% Synergy $3.38
War Room War Room
+46% Synergy $2.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+66% Synergy $0.70
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+48% Synergy $1.86
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+46% Synergy $0.47
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+42% Synergy $2.81
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+42% Synergy $0.32
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+41% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+34% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+31% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $0.61

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist's Theft 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
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+49% Synergy $2.37
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+47% Synergy $0.99
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+47% Synergy $0.27
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.69
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+42% Synergy $0.89
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+42% Synergy $1.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+42% Synergy $17.51
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+41% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+37% Synergy $2.42
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $10.05
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+19% Synergy $8.54
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+18% Synergy $4.85
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $1.12
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-13% Synergy $0.57
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-13% Synergy $0.39

Similar Commanders

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

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