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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Tavern Brawler
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Theft 33% Aristocrats 17% Exile 17% Sacrifice 17% Stompy 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler's abilities and overall game plan.

Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+45% Synergy $0.19
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+44% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+40% Synergy $4.21
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+40% Synergy $0.82
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+37% Synergy $0.28
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+37% Synergy $0.54
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+35% Synergy $1.98
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+34% Synergy $0.13
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+32% Synergy $0.10
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+32% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler decks.

Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+30% Synergy $3.70
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+28% Synergy $8.35
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+26% Synergy $0.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.54
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $3.61
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.88

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $1.01
Keldon Vandals Keldon Vandals
+27% Synergy $0.12
Boldwyr Heavyweights Boldwyr Heavyweights
+27% Synergy $2.32
Grim Wanderer Grim Wanderer
+27% Synergy $0.08
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+26% Synergy $0.29
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+26% Synergy $0.09
Rose Room Treasurer Rose Room Treasurer
+26% Synergy $0.34
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+26% Synergy $0.27
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+26% Synergy $0.19
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+25% Synergy $0.25
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+25% Synergy $0.27
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+23% Synergy $2.67
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+22% Synergy $4.63
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+20% Synergy $0.26
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+20% Synergy $1.10
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+20% Synergy $0.63
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+19% Synergy $1.12
The Beast, Deathless Prince The Beast, Deathless Prince
+19% Synergy $0.18
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+18% Synergy $3.15
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+17% Synergy $0.28
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+17% Synergy $2.24
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+16% Synergy $10.26
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+11% Synergy $2.27
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $3.41
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy $1.79
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $1.18
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-4% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler safe.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+28% Synergy $0.48
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+15% Synergy $1.64
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy $0.10
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+9% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $1.06
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-5% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.59
Terminate Terminate
-13% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-23% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler's game plan and control the board.

Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+33% Synergy $0.07
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+26% Synergy $0.08
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+26% Synergy $0.08
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+25% Synergy $0.04
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+25% Synergy $0.14
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+25% Synergy $0.16
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+25% Synergy $0.06
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+24% Synergy $1.04
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+23% Synergy $10.38
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+20% Synergy $0.06
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+20% Synergy $0.44
Wrangle Wrangle
+19% Synergy $0.13
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+19% Synergy $0.14
Corpse Explosion Corpse Explosion
+19% Synergy $0.13
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+19% Synergy $0.46
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+19% Synergy $0.18
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy $0.44
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $6.10
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $5.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+25% Synergy $7.55
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+25% Synergy $0.53
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+19% Synergy $2.13
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy $11.96
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $4.78
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+16% Synergy $1.93
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $8.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+24% Synergy $0.24
Black Market Black Market
+21% Synergy $3.70
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+19% Synergy $4.97
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+16% Synergy $2.82

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+30% Synergy $2.59
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+20% Synergy $0.91
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy $0.30
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+20% Synergy $1.74
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+19% Synergy $9.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+39% Synergy $3.14
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+24% Synergy $1.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.15
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+18% Synergy $0.75
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy $2.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+21% Synergy $0.79
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+20% Synergy $0.69
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+20% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+19% Synergy $0.16
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+15% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.26
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+13% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.21
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy $0.08
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+6% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.27
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $0.53
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-8% Synergy $0.38
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $13.48
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-14% Synergy $4.86
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-15% Synergy $0.24
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-18% Synergy $22.68
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-20% Synergy $16.50

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler.

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Popular Entertainer Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Popular Entertainer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Passionate Archaeologist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Street Urchin Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Street Urchin
Alena, Kessig Trapper Dargo, the Shipwrecker Alena, Kessig Trapper // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dragon Cultist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dragon Cultist
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Alena, Kessig Trapper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Alena, Kessig Trapper // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Alora, Merry Thief Street Urchin Alora, Merry Thief // Street Urchin
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Passionate Archaeologist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Viconia, Drow Apostate Passionate Archaeologist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Passionate Archaeologist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dragon Cultist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dragon Cultist
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Guild Artisan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Guild Artisan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Tormod, the Desecrator Vial Smasher the Fierce Tormod, the Desecrator // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tormod, the Desecrator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tormod, the Desecrator
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
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Alena, Kessig Trapper Miara, Thorn of the Glade Alena, Kessig Trapper // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Alena, Kessig Trapper // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sengir, the Dark Baron Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tormod, the Desecrator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Alena, Kessig Trapper Vial Smasher the Fierce Alena, Kessig Trapper // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

Other Available Backgrounds

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Master Chef Master Chef
Haunted One Haunted One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Faceless One Faceless One
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler