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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants
Price tag $0.63

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Raised by Giants
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 38% Stompy 25% Landfall 13% Reanimator 13% Sacrifice 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3769 Current Rank
#3578 Last Week
#3980 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants's abilities and overall game plan.

Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+46% Synergy $1.02
Daemogoth Titan Daemogoth Titan
+39% Synergy $0.53
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+34% Synergy $1.01
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+28% Synergy $0.42
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+27% Synergy $1.23
Yargle, Glutton of Urborg Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
+26% Synergy $0.09
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+25% Synergy $4.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.03
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $5.34
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+17% Synergy $1.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants decks.

Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.48
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $1.03
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.86
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $1.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.90
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-13% Synergy $0.62
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-16% Synergy $2.64

Game Changers

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+18% Synergy $18.45
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+17% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $48.88

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride
+41% Synergy $0.83
Pugnacious Hammerskull Pugnacious Hammerskull
+21% Synergy $0.23
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+21% Synergy $17.74
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+20% Synergy $4.33
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+19% Synergy $0.21
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+19% Synergy $7.65
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+18% Synergy $0.99
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+15% Synergy $7.56
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+14% Synergy $5.61
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+14% Synergy $0.69
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+11% Synergy $1.14
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-9% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants safe.

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+16% Synergy $0.74
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $0.90
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants's game plan and control the board.

Blood Money Blood Money
+20% Synergy $0.33
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+15% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+11% Synergy $11.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $4.41
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.49
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+1% Synergy $0.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $12.72
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+16% Synergy $5.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+18% Synergy $2.20
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+15% Synergy $0.97
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $7.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+19% Synergy $0.90

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.19
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+12% Synergy $1.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $7.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+20% Synergy $3.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+4% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+18% Synergy $0.11
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+12% Synergy $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Bayou Bayou
+10% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.21
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+8% Synergy $5.71
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+4% Synergy $0.37
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.24
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $6.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.47
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-7% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-7% Synergy $0.20
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-9% Synergy $12.43
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-11% Synergy $8.19
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-15% Synergy $0.18
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-17% Synergy $0.62

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants.

Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Slurrk, All-Ingesting Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Numa, Joraga Chieftain Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood The Prismatic Piper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Haunted One Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Haunted One
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Hardy Outlander Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Hardy Outlander
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Master Chef Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Master Chef
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cloakwood Hermit Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cloakwood Hermit
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kodama of the East Tree Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kodama of the East Tree
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 Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Folk Hero Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Folk Hero
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
Kaysa Kaysa
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Faceless One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Faceless One
Nath of the Gilt-Leaf Nath of the Gilt-Leaf
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Armix, Filigree Thrasher

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