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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants
Price tag $1.74

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% Sacrifice 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.34
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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 in 50% of decks $4.01
Daemogoth Titan Daemogoth Titan
+39% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.25
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.61
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.78
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+27% Synergy in 36% of decks $5.16
Yargle, Glutton of Urborg Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.19
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.38
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy in 36% of decks $10.65
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+17% Synergy in 36% of decks $5.43

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 in 43% of decks $5.37
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.25
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.71
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+3% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.86
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.50
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.01
Cultivate Cultivate
-13% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.47
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-16% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.24

Game Changers

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

Natural Order Natural Order
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $35.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+17% Synergy in 29% of decks $51.77
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy in 29% of decks $65.21

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 in 43% of decks $3.60
Pugnacious Hammerskull Pugnacious Hammerskull
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.69
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $32.22
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $12.98
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.92
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.33
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $22.82
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.56
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.67
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+11% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.25
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-9% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.42

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 in 21% of decks $0.65
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.67
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $7.98

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 in 21% of decks $3.13
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.51
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+11% Synergy in 21% of decks $16.86
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.51
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.44
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.51

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $17.60
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $12.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.22

Enchantments

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

Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.90
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.63
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $7.26

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 in 21% of decks $1.73

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.39
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy in 21% of decks $13.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.99
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.99
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+4% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-38% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.25

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 in 36% of decks $0.28
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.31
Bayou Bayou
+10% Synergy in 21% of decks
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.25
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+8% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.48
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+4% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.46
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.90
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.23
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.59
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.25
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-2% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.81
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-6% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.10
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-7% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.31
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-7% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.28
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-9% Synergy in 36% of decks $7.54
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-11% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.90
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-15% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-17% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.66

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants Deck Stats

Based on 14 Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 30
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 11
  • Artifact 8
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 34

Lands: 19 basic, 15 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
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
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
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
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Faceless One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Faceless One
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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder

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
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
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
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Faceless One Faceless One
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier