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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $1.09

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 20% Sacrifice 9% Graveyard 7% Rat Colony 7%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster Graveyard game on their own.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+72% Synergy $76.77
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+47% Synergy $472.34
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+43% Synergy $171.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+43% Synergy $112.13
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+40% Synergy $19.34
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+38% Synergy $131.68
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+29% Synergy $60.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+21% Synergy $17.54

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Graveyard plan in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Magus of the Will Magus of the Will
+99% Synergy $0.37
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+97% Synergy $0.42
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+95% Synergy $0.82
Umbra Stalker Umbra Stalker
+49% Synergy $0.43
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+49% Synergy $0.16
Lim-Dûl the Necromancer Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
+49% Synergy $1.14
Extractor Demon Extractor Demon
+49% Synergy $0.25
Young Necromancer Young Necromancer
+49% Synergy $0.22
Vengeful Pharaoh Vengeful Pharaoh
+49% Synergy $1.10
Mortivore Mortivore
+49% Synergy $0.45
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+49% Synergy $0.34
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+49% Synergy $0.28
Putrid Imp Putrid Imp
+49% Synergy $2.46
Street Wraith Street Wraith
+49% Synergy $0.15
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+48% Synergy $0.19
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+48% Synergy $0.38
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+48% Synergy $1.68
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+48% Synergy $0.82
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+48% Synergy $5.66
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+48% Synergy $5.11
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+47% Synergy $2.79
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+47% Synergy $0.33
Millikin Millikin
+46% Synergy $0.24
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+46% Synergy $0.34
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+45% Synergy $5.10
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+45% Synergy $0.28
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+45% Synergy $0.28
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+44% Synergy $0.38
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+44% Synergy $0.47
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+44% Synergy $9.87
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+44% Synergy $0.22
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+44% Synergy $17.31
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+44% Synergy $1.25
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+43% Synergy $2.32
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+43% Synergy $5.02
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+37% Synergy $8.79
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+34% Synergy $5.03
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+29% Synergy $1.12
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+26% Synergy $0.29
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
0% Synergy $4.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster's Graveyard deck ahead.

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+81% Synergy $13.61
Shallow Grave Shallow Grave
+48% Synergy $89.15
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+45% Synergy $16.46
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+44% Synergy $3.45
Entomb Entomb
+37% Synergy $18.02
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+34% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+33% Synergy $11.92
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+25% Synergy $27.53

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Graveyard game plan forward for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster.

Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+94% Synergy $9.97
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+87% Synergy $0.73
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+75% Synergy $0.37
Sins of the Past Sins of the Past
+49% Synergy $0.43
Entreat the Dead Entreat the Dead
+49% Synergy $1.54
Behold the Beyond Behold the Beyond
+49% Synergy $0.92
Diabolic Revelation Diabolic Revelation
+49% Synergy $10.74
Increasing Ambition Increasing Ambition
+49% Synergy $2.02
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+49% Synergy $1.45
Commune with Evil Commune with Evil
+49% Synergy $0.26
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+49% Synergy $0.33
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+48% Synergy $0.22
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+47% Synergy $0.21
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+47% Synergy $0.59
Diresight Diresight
+46% Synergy $0.16
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+46% Synergy $2.02
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+46% Synergy $2.64
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+46% Synergy $2.93
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+45% Synergy $2.77
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+44% Synergy $0.29
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+39% Synergy $2.73
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+36% Synergy $6.80
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+36% Synergy $2.09
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+34% Synergy $3.57
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+33% Synergy $4.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+25% Synergy $0.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $4.10
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $8.61
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster Graveyard decks.

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+88% Synergy $0.83
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+49% Synergy $0.24
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+48% Synergy $0.28
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+47% Synergy $6.62
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+44% Synergy $12.70
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+41% Synergy $46.92
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+40% Synergy $19.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Graveyard strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster decks.

The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+98% Synergy $1.24
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+49% Synergy $0.40
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+48% Synergy $2.79
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+46% Synergy $16.68
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+45% Synergy $5.10
Necromancy Necromancy
+44% Synergy $21.49
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+43% Synergy $2.50
Greed Greed
+43% Synergy $0.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+32% Synergy $5.15
Black Market Black Market
+29% Synergy $5.59
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster's Graveyard game plan.

Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+49% Synergy $13.49
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+36% Synergy $9.15

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster Graveyard decks.

Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+95% Synergy $0.46
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+94% Synergy $0.48
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+62% Synergy $63.85
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+49% Synergy $4.64
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+48% Synergy $0.39
Wasteland Wasteland
+48% Synergy $28.26
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+48% Synergy $0.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+47% Synergy $16.99
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+47% Synergy $0.95
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+46% Synergy $113.83
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy $34.50
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+44% Synergy $0.36
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+44% Synergy $123.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+41% Synergy $43.89
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+38% Synergy $2.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $3.36
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+15% Synergy $10.98

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster's Graveyard strategy.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+84% Synergy $109.41
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+49% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+49% Synergy $0.43
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+48% Synergy $3.75
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+44% Synergy $0.53
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+42% Synergy $36.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster's Graveyard decks.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+41% Synergy $0.89
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.14

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster: Graveyard.

Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tymna the Weaver Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tymna the Weaver
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Tormod, the Desecrator Tymna the Weaver Tormod, the Desecrator // Tymna the Weaver
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Tormod, the Desecrator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tymna the Weaver Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tymna the Weaver
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tormod, the Desecrator Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Sarevok, Deathbringer Flaming Fist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Flaming Fist
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Tormod, the Desecrator Ravos, Soultender // Tormod, the Desecrator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tymna the Weaver Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tymna the Weaver
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
The Eighth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eighth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Viconia, Drow Apostate Tavern Brawler Viconia, Drow Apostate // Tavern Brawler
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
Volrath the Fallen Volrath the Fallen
Egon, God of Death Egon, God of Death

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