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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $1.72

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Sword Coast Sailor
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Ninjutsu 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Contraband Kingpin Contraband Kingpin
+49% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+46% Synergy $3.36
Erudite Wizard Erudite Wizard
+33% Synergy $0.11
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $6.77
Bane Alley Broker Bane Alley Broker
+25% Synergy $0.08
Tidehollow Strix Tidehollow Strix
+25% Synergy $0.26
Thoughtcutter Agent Thoughtcutter Agent
+25% Synergy $0.08
Ashiok's Forerunner Ashiok's Forerunner
+25% Synergy $0.16
Sphinx Summoner Sphinx Summoner
+25% Synergy $0.31
Bloodbond Vampire Bloodbond Vampire
+25% Synergy $0.34
Fallen Cleric Fallen Cleric
+25% Synergy $0.16
Acolyte of Xathrid Acolyte of Xathrid
+25% Synergy $0.10
Anowon, the Ruin Sage Anowon, the Ruin Sage
+25% Synergy $2.61
Anointed Deacon Anointed Deacon
+25% Synergy $0.17
Amaranthine Wall Amaranthine Wall
+25% Synergy $0.26
Abattoir Ghoul Abattoir Ghoul
+25% Synergy $0.09
Cleric of Chill Depths Cleric of Chill Depths
+25% Synergy $0.19
Aberrant Mind Sorcerer Aberrant Mind Sorcerer
+25% Synergy $0.21
Arrogant Outlaw Arrogant Outlaw
+25% Synergy $0.07
Bonecaller Cleric Bonecaller Cleric
+25% Synergy $0.19
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
+25% Synergy $9.87
Aetherblade Agent Gitaxian Mindstinger Aetherblade Agent
+25% Synergy $0.11
Acolyte of Aclazotz Acolyte of Aclazotz
+25% Synergy $0.22
Bishop of the Bloodstained Bishop of the Bloodstained
+25% Synergy $0.22
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+25% Synergy $1.54
Ayara's Oathsworn Ayara's Oathsworn
+25% Synergy $0.38
Auntie's Snitch Auntie's Snitch
+25% Synergy $0.11
Deathcult Rogue Deathcult Rogue
+24% Synergy $0.15
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+24% Synergy $0.11
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
+24% Synergy $0.44
Mukotai Ambusher Mukotai Ambusher
+24% Synergy $0.16
Ninja of the New Moon Ninja of the New Moon
+24% Synergy $0.34
Futurist Operative Futurist Operative
+24% Synergy $0.08
Dokuchi Shadow-Walker Dokuchi Shadow-Walker
+24% Synergy $0.17
Azra Smokeshaper Azra Smokeshaper
+24% Synergy $0.25
Cunning Nightbonder Cunning Nightbonder
+23% Synergy $0.27
Throatseeker Throatseeker
+23% Synergy $0.37
Covert Technician Covert Technician
+23% Synergy $0.21
Marang River Prowler Marang River Prowler
+23% Synergy $0.12
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+22% Synergy $8.76
Alela, Cunning Conqueror Alela, Cunning Conqueror
+22% Synergy $13.71
Nezumi Prowler Nezumi Prowler
+22% Synergy $0.29
Biting-Palm Ninja Biting-Palm Ninja
+22% Synergy $0.36
Moonblade Shinobi Moonblade Shinobi
+22% Synergy $0.21
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+21% Synergy $2.52
Moonsnare Specialist Moonsnare Specialist
+21% Synergy $0.25
Dokuchi Silencer Dokuchi Silencer
+21% Synergy $0.29
Moon-Circuit Hacker Moon-Circuit Hacker
+16% Synergy $0.35
Silver-Fur Master Silver-Fur Master
+13% Synergy $0.38
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+13% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor safe.

Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+39% Synergy $0.65
Adverse Conditions Adverse Conditions
+25% Synergy $0.09
Afflict Afflict
+25% Synergy $0.28
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+25% Synergy $0.15
Beyeen Veil Beyeen Coast Beyeen Veil
+25% Synergy $0.18
Agony Warp Agony Warp
+25% Synergy $0.15
Curfew Curfew
+25% Synergy $0.35
Cradle to Grave Cradle to Grave
+25% Synergy $0.10
Withdraw Withdraw
+25% Synergy $0.15
Death Denied Death Denied
+25% Synergy $0.27
Grip of Phyresis Grip of Phyresis
+25% Synergy $0.39
Stymied Hopes Stymied Hopes
+25% Synergy $0.09
Quench Quench
+25% Synergy $0.20
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+25% Synergy $0.16
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+25% Synergy $0.08
Suffer the Past Suffer the Past
+25% Synergy $0.24
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+25% Synergy $0.31
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+25% Synergy $0.37
Admiral's Order Admiral's Order
+25% Synergy $0.30
Geistwave Geistwave
+24% Synergy $0.21
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+24% Synergy $0.28
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+24% Synergy $0.27
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+24% Synergy $0.37
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+24% Synergy $7.02
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+24% Synergy $0.08
Cremate Cremate
+24% Synergy $0.18
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+23% Synergy $0.32
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+23% Synergy $0.33
Get Out Get Out
+23% Synergy $0.36
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+22% Synergy $0.26
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+21% Synergy $0.34
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+20% Synergy $2.93
Aetherize Aetherize
+15% Synergy $0.55
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $2.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+9% Synergy $1.12
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+5% Synergy $2.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $3.40
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $6.05
Counterspell Counterspell
-31% Synergy $3.55

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor's game plan and control the board.

Acquire Acquire
+50% Synergy $3.19
Absorb Vis Absorb Vis
+25% Synergy $0.22
Advice from the Fae Advice from the Fae
+25% Synergy $0.22
Rogues' Gallery Rogues' Gallery
+25% Synergy $0.15
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+25% Synergy $0.44
Disentomb Disentomb
+25% Synergy $0.45
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+25% Synergy $0.13
Blood Beckoning Blood Beckoning
+25% Synergy $0.06
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+25% Synergy $0.18
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+25% Synergy $0.16
Shatter the Oath Shatter the Oath
+25% Synergy $0.14
Sovereign's Bite Sovereign's Bite
+25% Synergy $0.16
Blight Grenade Blight Grenade
+25% Synergy $0.39
Ugin's Insight Ugin's Insight
+25% Synergy $0.21
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+24% Synergy $0.32
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+24% Synergy $0.72
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+24% Synergy $0.21
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+24% Synergy $9.08
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+24% Synergy $3.93
Enter the God-Eternals Enter the God-Eternals
+24% Synergy $0.30
Careful Study Careful Study
+23% Synergy $5.89
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+23% Synergy $0.46
Fabricate Fabricate
+22% Synergy $10.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+21% Synergy $0.32
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+21% Synergy $0.34
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+20% Synergy $3.51
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+19% Synergy $5.45
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+18% Synergy $2.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Repurposing Bay Repurposing Bay
+99% Synergy $0.57
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+33% Synergy $5.34
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+25% Synergy $37.13
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+25% Synergy $0.07
Batterbone Batterbone
+25% Synergy $0.29
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $2.65
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+25% Synergy $0.23
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+25% Synergy $2.56
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+25% Synergy $0.25
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+25% Synergy $15.16
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+25% Synergy $9.73
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+25% Synergy $0.91
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+25% Synergy $2.10
Prototype Portal Prototype Portal
+25% Synergy $0.77
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+25% Synergy $1.28
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+25% Synergy $6.28
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+25% Synergy $9.11
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+25% Synergy $0.27
Fleetfeather Sandals Fleetfeather Sandals
+25% Synergy $0.18
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+24% Synergy $0.34
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+24% Synergy $19.36
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+24% Synergy $0.20
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+24% Synergy $0.39
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy $3.81
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+23% Synergy $0.75
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $3.14
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+23% Synergy $0.37
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+23% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+22% Synergy $21.60
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+22% Synergy $2.88
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+21% Synergy $10.64
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+17% Synergy $5.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Attunement Attunement
+25% Synergy $23.87
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+25% Synergy $16.24
Soul Stair Expedition Soul Stair Expedition
+25% Synergy $0.11
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+25% Synergy $0.62
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+25% Synergy $0.44
Kumena's Awakening Kumena's Awakening
+25% Synergy $0.40
Call the Bloodline Call the Bloodline
+25% Synergy $0.17
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+25% Synergy $1.00
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+25% Synergy $0.29
Coerced to Kill Coerced to Kill
+24% Synergy $0.19
Dire Undercurrents Dire Undercurrents
+24% Synergy $4.51
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+24% Synergy $0.29
Phyresis Phyresis
+24% Synergy $2.78
Curiosity Curiosity
+24% Synergy $0.85
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+23% Synergy $0.26
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+23% Synergy $2.76
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+22% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+22% Synergy $3.34
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+20% Synergy $1.45
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.73

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
+25% Synergy $0.30
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
+22% Synergy $3.45

Utility Lands

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

Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+47% Synergy $8.31
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+47% Synergy $0.30
Arena Arena
+25% Synergy $5.79
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+25% Synergy $1.50
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+25% Synergy $0.27
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+24% Synergy $2.01
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+24% Synergy $1.83
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+23% Synergy $1.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.47
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.39
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+23% Synergy $0.95
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+20% Synergy $4.32
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.39
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+17% Synergy $3.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $3.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+30% Synergy $0.25
Honored Heirloom Honored Heirloom
+25% Synergy $0.22
Tome of the Guildpact Tome of the Guildpact
+25% Synergy $0.63
Infernal Idol Infernal Idol
+25% Synergy $0.25
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+25% Synergy $0.24
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+24% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.40
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+15% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.86
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-35% Synergy $0.58

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+33% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+31% Synergy $2.66
Archaeological Dig Archaeological Dig
+25% Synergy $0.40
Base Camp Base Camp
+25% Synergy $0.19
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+25% Synergy $0.23
Bad River Bad River
+24% Synergy $1.48
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+24% Synergy $0.50
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.29
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+23% Synergy $0.20
Murky Sewer Murky Sewer
+23% Synergy $0.21
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+22% Synergy $0.31
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+19% Synergy $0.36
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.13
River of Tears River of Tears
+14% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+12% Synergy $0.17
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+9% Synergy $0.21
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.22
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+6% Synergy $15.57
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+1% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-16% Synergy $0.34
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-16% Synergy $0.30
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-25% Synergy $1.20

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor.

Alora, Merry Thief Feywild Visitor Alora, Merry Thief // Feywild Visitor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Satoru Umezawa Satoru Umezawa
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dungeon Delver Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dungeon Delver
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
Higure, the Still Wind Higure, the Still Wind
Goro-Goro and Satoru Goro-Goro and Satoru
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Candlekeep Sage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Feywild Visitor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Feywild Visitor
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shameless Charlatan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Shameless Charlatan
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sengir, the Dark Baron Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor

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