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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster: Graveyard
Price tag $1.28

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
+39% Synergy $70.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+38% Synergy $17.35
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+31% Synergy $459.66
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+27% Synergy $105.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+27% Synergy $158.66
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+24% Synergy $23.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+22% Synergy $125.34
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $62.01

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
+66% Synergy $0.35
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+64% Synergy $0.35
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+62% Synergy $0.66
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+61% Synergy $0.45
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+49% Synergy $0.27
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+46% Synergy $0.74
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+46% Synergy $0.40
Young Necromancer Young Necromancer
+33% Synergy $0.25
Extractor Demon Extractor Demon
+33% Synergy $0.26
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+33% Synergy $0.14
Skyclave Shade Skyclave Shade
+33% Synergy $0.17
Mortivore Mortivore
+33% Synergy $0.55
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+33% Synergy $0.37
Biblioplex Assistant Biblioplex Assistant
+33% Synergy $0.08
Soulreaper of Mogis Soulreaper of Mogis
+33% Synergy $0.05
Umbra Stalker Umbra Stalker
+33% Synergy $0.44
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+33% Synergy $0.34
Putrid Imp Putrid Imp
+33% Synergy $1.87
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+33% Synergy $0.38
Vengeful Pharaoh Vengeful Pharaoh
+33% Synergy $1.20
Lim-Dûl the Necromancer Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
+33% Synergy $1.12
Street Wraith Street Wraith
+33% Synergy $0.27
Souls of the Lost Souls of the Lost
+33% Synergy $0.26
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+32% Synergy $3.04
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+32% Synergy $1.30
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+32% Synergy $1.80
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+32% Synergy $4.78
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+32% Synergy $1.73
Nezumi Bone-Reader Nezumi Bone-Reader
+32% Synergy $0.38
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+32% Synergy $1.29
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+32% Synergy $0.82
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+32% Synergy $0.35
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+31% Synergy $4.48
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+31% Synergy $1.10
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+31% Synergy $0.90
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+28% Synergy $5.32
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+28% Synergy $25.24
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+28% Synergy $0.39
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+28% Synergy $0.26
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+28% Synergy $0.30
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+28% Synergy $7.97
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+28% Synergy $0.36
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+27% Synergy $4.87
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+27% Synergy $2.21
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+27% Synergy $17.88
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+20% Synergy $9.30
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+13% Synergy $0.35
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+10% Synergy $0.32
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+8% Synergy $9.63
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-18% Synergy $4.18

Instants

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

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+82% Synergy $15.78
Ray of Enfeeblement Ray of Enfeeblement
+33% Synergy $0.13
Blood Curdle Blood Curdle
+33% Synergy $0.25
Last Gasp Last Gasp
+33% Synergy $0.09
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+32% Synergy $1.82
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+32% Synergy $4.58
Shallow Grave Shallow Grave
+32% Synergy $70.25
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+30% Synergy $0.38
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+28% Synergy $16.75
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+28% Synergy $2.89
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+27% Synergy $0.39
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+23% Synergy $0.37
Entomb Entomb
+21% Synergy $16.75
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+20% Synergy $9.76
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+20% Synergy $1.70
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+18% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $26.21
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

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

Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+61% Synergy $9.77
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+54% Synergy $0.76
Commune with Evil Commune with Evil
+49% Synergy $0.23
Diresight Diresight
+47% Synergy $0.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+42% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+33% Synergy $4.22
Increasing Ambition Increasing Ambition
+33% Synergy $1.96
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+33% Synergy $1.29
Okiba Salvage Okiba Salvage
+33% Synergy $0.12
Entreat the Dead Entreat the Dead
+33% Synergy $1.69
Settle the Score Settle the Score
+33% Synergy $0.16
Inscription of Ruin Inscription of Ruin
+33% Synergy $0.10
Sins of the Past Sins of the Past
+33% Synergy $0.40
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+33% Synergy $0.33
Aid the Fallen Aid the Fallen
+33% Synergy $0.15
Behold the Beyond Behold the Beyond
+33% Synergy $0.88
Arms of Hadar Arms of Hadar
+33% Synergy $0.42
Blood Divination Blood Divination
+33% Synergy $0.11
Liliana's Indignation Liliana's Indignation
+33% Synergy $0.14
Diabolic Revelation Diabolic Revelation
+33% Synergy $10.71
Extract the Truth Extract the Truth
+32% Synergy $0.20
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+32% Synergy $0.19
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+32% Synergy $0.26
Disentomb Disentomb
+32% Synergy $0.44
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+31% Synergy $0.24
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+31% Synergy $0.60
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+31% Synergy $0.33
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+30% Synergy $1.18
Persist Persist
+30% Synergy $1.04
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+30% Synergy $4.07
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+28% Synergy $2.97
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+28% Synergy $2.36
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+28% Synergy $0.40
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+28% Synergy $0.27
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+27% Synergy $20.04
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+23% Synergy $3.51
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy $7.08
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $2.09
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+18% Synergy $39.44
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+18% Synergy $2.59
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $21.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $2.85
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $8.59
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-17% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+55% Synergy $0.74
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+33% Synergy $0.31
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+31% Synergy $6.83
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+31% Synergy $0.26
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+28% Synergy $10.64
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+25% Synergy $47.01
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+24% Synergy $23.88
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+13% Synergy $15.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

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

The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+65% Synergy $1.35
Necromancy Necromancy
+61% Synergy $17.23
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+50% Synergy $0.40
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+45% Synergy $6.14
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+44% Synergy $2.44
Withercrown Withercrown
+33% Synergy $0.09
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+32% Synergy $2.95
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+31% Synergy $0.41
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+30% Synergy $17.01
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+28% Synergy $2.58
Greed Greed
+27% Synergy $0.37
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+23% Synergy $2.79
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+22% Synergy $18.56
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+16% Synergy $4.74
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+14% Synergy $29.50
Black Market Black Market
+12% Synergy $5.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $18.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
+33% Synergy $0.53
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $10.61
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+31% Synergy $4.51
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+26% Synergy $5.86
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+20% Synergy $7.05
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+19% Synergy $11.60

Utility Lands

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

Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+62% Synergy $0.44
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+61% Synergy $0.59
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+55% Synergy $1.85
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+33% Synergy $4.66
Wasteland Wasteland
+32% Synergy $27.58
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+32% Synergy $0.39
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+32% Synergy $0.33
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy $0.94
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+31% Synergy $13.08
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+30% Synergy $106.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+28% Synergy $57.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.37
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+28% Synergy $119.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+25% Synergy $39.67
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+18% Synergy $11.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $29.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.76
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $13.47

Mana Artifacts

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

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+85% Synergy $84.04
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+33% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+33% Synergy $0.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+32% Synergy $3.94
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.54
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+27% Synergy $6.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+26% Synergy $38.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.40

Lands

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

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+25% Synergy $0.93
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07

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
Geth, Thane of Contracts Geth, Thane of Contracts
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
Volrath the Fallen Volrath the Fallen
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer

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