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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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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster's Reanimator builds — cards that lean hardest into the Reanimator theme.

Necromancy Necromancy
+77% Synergy $21.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+66% Synergy $5.15
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+65% Synergy $43.75
Persist Persist
+62% Synergy $1.27
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+62% Synergy $24.42
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+61% Synergy $7.45
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+61% Synergy $0.47
Victimize Victimize
+56% Synergy $2.27
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+49% Synergy $1.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+43% Synergy $8.61

Top Cards

The staple cards most Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Scion of Halaster Reanimator decks run as their core.

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $11.92
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.25

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+9% Synergy $17.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $60.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-11% Synergy $17.54

Creatures

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

Dreadhound Dreadhound
+48% Synergy $0.24
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+46% Synergy $5.37
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+45% Synergy $0.27
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+43% Synergy $0.39
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+43% Synergy $0.38
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+38% Synergy $22.59
Iron-Shield Elf Iron-Shield Elf
+33% Synergy $0.27
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+32% Synergy $1.10
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+32% Synergy $0.25
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+31% Synergy $4.68
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+31% Synergy $5.66
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+31% Synergy $0.70
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+31% Synergy $0.21
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+31% Synergy $1.16
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+31% Synergy $0.38
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+30% Synergy $0.42
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+30% Synergy $0.37
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+30% Synergy $1.43
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+29% Synergy $1.12
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+29% Synergy $2.20
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+28% Synergy $14.65
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+27% Synergy $0.26
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+27% Synergy $9.87
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+27% Synergy $17.31
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+24% Synergy $2.25
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant
+24% Synergy $0.28
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+22% Synergy $6.93
Oathsworn Knight Oathsworn Knight
+16% Synergy $0.32
Havoc Demon Havoc Demon
+16% Synergy $0.18
Gixian Skullflayer Gixian Skullflayer
+16% Synergy $0.13
Easterling Vanguard Easterling Vanguard
+16% Synergy $0.11
Wick's Patrol Wick's Patrol
+16% Synergy $0.19
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.21
Goremand Goremand
+16% Synergy $0.16
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+15% Synergy $0.64
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+15% Synergy $0.14
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+15% Synergy $3.94
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+15% Synergy $0.15
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+14% Synergy $0.23
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+14% Synergy $0.92
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $0.72
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+13% Synergy $2.84
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+12% Synergy $7.18
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+12% Synergy $0.55
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+11% Synergy $3.82
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+2% Synergy $19.82
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+1% Synergy $1.35
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
0% Synergy $4.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.34

Instants

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

Undying Malice Undying Malice
+39% Synergy $0.32
Entomb Entomb
+37% Synergy $18.02
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+31% Synergy $0.58
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+22% Synergy $1.76
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+17% Synergy $0.36
Festive Funeral Festive Funeral
+16% Synergy $0.14
Shelob's Ambush Shelob's Ambush
+16% Synergy $0.16
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+16% Synergy $0.18
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+15% Synergy $0.33
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+15% Synergy $0.11
Wake the Dead Wake the Dead
+15% Synergy $0.71
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+14% Synergy $1.48
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+14% Synergy $0.53
Defile Defile
+14% Synergy $1.34
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $2.42
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+13% Synergy $2.46
Nasty End Nasty End
+13% Synergy $0.23
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+13% Synergy $0.47
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+13% Synergy $0.29
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+12% Synergy $0.36
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+11% Synergy $16.46
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+10% Synergy $0.57
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+10% Synergy $0.21
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+9% Synergy $0.21
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+9% Synergy $7.31
Feign Death Feign Death
+8% Synergy $0.94
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $27.53
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.56
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+8% Synergy $4.89
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.19
Darkness Darkness
+6% Synergy $23.94
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $1.48
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $10.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $4.15
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-1% Synergy $13.61
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-2% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $13.15

Sorceries

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

Living Death Living Death
+39% Synergy $2.21
Dread Return Dread Return
+38% Synergy $0.42
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+36% Synergy $6.80
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+30% Synergy $0.34
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+30% Synergy $1.86
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+27% Synergy $9.97
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+21% Synergy $5.11
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+20% Synergy $0.73
Graveyard Shift Graveyard Shift
+16% Synergy $0.13
Cauldron's Gift Cauldron's Gift
+16% Synergy $0.21
Rise Again Rise Again
+16% Synergy $0.16
Unbreakable Bond Unbreakable Bond
+16% Synergy $0.22
Summon Undead Summon Undead
+16% Synergy $0.17
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+16% Synergy $0.14
Bloodchief's Thirst Bloodchief's Thirst
+16% Synergy $0.23
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+15% Synergy $0.15
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+15% Synergy $0.56
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.31
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+14% Synergy $0.38
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $20.72
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+12% Synergy $0.43
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+12% Synergy $2.77
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+9% Synergy $27.44
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+6% Synergy $2.73
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+5% Synergy $24.65
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $41.44
Mutilate Mutilate
+0% Synergy $1.95
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $3.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-7% Synergy $0.37
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+32% Synergy $0.39
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+31% Synergy $14.43
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+22% Synergy $8.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.33
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+16% Synergy $0.31
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+15% Synergy $0.18
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+15% Synergy $0.24
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+15% Synergy $5.40
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+15% Synergy $1.02
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+15% Synergy $0.37
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+15% Synergy $0.48
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.70
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+14% Synergy $2.39
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+13% Synergy $5.25
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+13% Synergy $4.36
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+11% Synergy $12.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.93
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $55.96
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy $14.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+31% Synergy $0.34
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+29% Synergy $16.68
Black Market Black Market
+29% Synergy $5.59
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+23% Synergy $2.51
Ragged Veins Ragged Veins
+16% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+16% Synergy $0.55
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+16% Synergy $0.22
Unholy Indenture Unholy Indenture
+16% Synergy $0.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+16% Synergy $0.29
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+16% Synergy $28.37
Liliana's Talent Liliana's Talent
+15% Synergy $0.51
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+15% Synergy $0.23
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+15% Synergy $1.24
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+14% Synergy $0.36
Oubliette Oubliette
+13% Synergy $2.73
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+13% Synergy $14.05
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+12% Synergy $7.02
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+12% Synergy $5.10
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+11% Synergy $1.64
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+10% Synergy $5.49
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+7% Synergy $20.34
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $37.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $13.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-22% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+29% Synergy $0.52
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+19% Synergy $7.13
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+15% Synergy $5.00
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+14% Synergy $4.68

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+34% Synergy $2.87
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+29% Synergy $113.83
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+29% Synergy $4.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+25% Synergy $43.89
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+21% Synergy $2.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+17% Synergy $11.29
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+15% Synergy $10.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.31
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+14% Synergy $0.37
Vesuva Vesuva
+13% Synergy $3.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.36
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.48
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $5.09
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.41
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.41
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $63.85
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-7% Synergy $0.86
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $54.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.95
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-21% Synergy $34.50

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.31
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+17% Synergy $109.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+13% Synergy $3.57
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+10% Synergy $5.76
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $19.75
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $30.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.84
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.92

Lands

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

Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+15% Synergy $8.55
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+15% Synergy $3.79
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $2.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.33
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+9% Synergy $27.44
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $0.89
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-6% Synergy $13.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

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

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