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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $1.64

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% Sacrifice 17% Stompy 17%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4195 Current Rank
#4430 Past 2 Years
15 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.34
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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 in 47% of decks $0.38
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+44% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.85
Phyrexian Soulgorger Phyrexian Soulgorger
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $12.98
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+40% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.51
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.39
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+37% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.57
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+35% Synergy in 47% of decks $3.72
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.13
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.99

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 in 33% of decks $3.73
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+28% Synergy in 40% of decks $16.37
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+26% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy in 47% of decks $4.79
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.97
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy in 53% of decks $1.59

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 in 33% of decks $1.27
Keldon Vandals Keldon Vandals
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.08
Boldwyr Heavyweights Boldwyr Heavyweights
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.65
Grim Wanderer Grim Wanderer
+27% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.17
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.21
Lupine Prototype Lupine Prototype
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Rose Room Treasurer Rose Room Treasurer
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.42
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.33
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.36
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.32
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.90
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.70
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.90
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.53
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.16
The Beast, Deathless Prince The Beast, Deathless Prince
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.41
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.40
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.93
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $17.47
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.52
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.98
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+9% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.05
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.93
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-4% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.36

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 in 33% of decks $0.66
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+15% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.46
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.83
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-5% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.02
Terminate Terminate
-13% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-23% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.43

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 in 33% of decks $0.23
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+26% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.29
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.25
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.28
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.99
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $14.85
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.03
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.44
Wrangle Wrangle
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.18
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.21
Corpse Explosion Corpse Explosion
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.26
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.36
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Victimize Victimize
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.32
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $9.30
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $10.61
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $14.78
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.74
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.34
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $17.50
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy in 27% of decks $4.94
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.52
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $15.03
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.88

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 in 27% of decks $1.98
Black Market Black Market
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.98
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.22
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.51

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+30% Synergy in 47% of decks $4.38
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $2.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.39
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+20% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.94
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.79
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+39% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.06
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+24% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.93
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+18% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.39
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy in 47% of decks $11.99
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.23

Lands

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

Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.05
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+20% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.45
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+20% Synergy in 60% of decks $1.58
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+19% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.30
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+13% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+8% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+6% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.43
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+1% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.36
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.45
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-8% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy in 20% of decks $19.67
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-14% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.38
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-15% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.22
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-18% Synergy in 27% of decks $9.51
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-20% Synergy in 20% of decks $8.17

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler Deck Stats

Based on 15 Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Tavern Brawler decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 24
  • Instant 8
  • Sorcery 13
  • Artifact 12
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 36

Lands: 20 basic, 16 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
The Beast, Deathless Prince The Beast, Deathless Prince
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
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
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

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