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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.46

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric Enchantment Background

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Veteran Soldier
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 25% Commander Matters 25% Equipment 25% Sacrifice 25%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4411 Current Rank
#4788 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier decks.

G'raha Tia G'raha Tia
+100% Synergy $0.11
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+94% Synergy $2.11

Creatures

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+51% Synergy $0.26
Arbiter of Woe Arbiter of Woe
+50% Synergy $0.10
Dawnwing Marshal Dawnwing Marshal
+50% Synergy $0.25
Guarded Heir Guarded Heir
+50% Synergy $0.04
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+50% Synergy $0.10
Cat Collector Cat Collector
+49% Synergy $0.17
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+48% Synergy $1.14
Fiendish Panda Fiendish Panda
+47% Synergy $0.11
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+45% Synergy $0.26
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+39% Synergy $0.37
Bloodflow Connoisseur Bloodflow Connoisseur
+33% Synergy $0.09
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+33% Synergy $0.12
Half-Elf Monk Half-Elf Monk
+33% Synergy $0.06
Mesa Falcon Mesa Falcon
+33% Synergy $0.13
Street Wraith Street Wraith
+33% Synergy $0.15
Tavern Swindler Tavern Swindler
+33% Synergy $0.06
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+33% Synergy $0.20
Triumph of Saint Katherine Triumph of Saint Katherine
+33% Synergy $2.16
Trynn, Champion of Freedom Trynn, Champion of Freedom
+33% Synergy $0.55
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+33% Synergy $3.64
Frodo, Determined Hero Frodo, Determined Hero
+33% Synergy $0.57
Heavenly Blademaster Heavenly Blademaster
+33% Synergy $0.26
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+33% Synergy $0.83
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+33% Synergy $4.38
Rotting Regisaur Rotting Regisaur
+33% Synergy $0.95
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+32% Synergy $0.26
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+32% Synergy $0.36
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+32% Synergy $2.70
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+32% Synergy $1.34
Hunted Horror Hunted Horror
+32% Synergy $3.11
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+31% Synergy $0.22
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+30% Synergy $0.46
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
+30% Synergy $0.54
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
+30% Synergy $0.16
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.09
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+28% Synergy $6.11
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+28% Synergy $0.43
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+28% Synergy $1.59
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+28% Synergy $30.57
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+27% Synergy $1.40
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+26% Synergy $0.25
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+26% Synergy $13.60
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+25% Synergy $1.64
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.16
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+24% Synergy $1.99
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+23% Synergy $2.50
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+17% Synergy $1.35
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $41.79
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $2.55
Blood Artist Blood Artist
0% Synergy $2.05

Instants

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

Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+57% Synergy $17.98
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+56% Synergy $8.78
Joust Through Joust Through
+50% Synergy $0.05
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
+50% Synergy $0.31
Divine Resilience Divine Resilience
+48% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+46% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+35% Synergy $1.38
Death Wind Death Wind
+33% Synergy $0.07
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+33% Synergy $0.09
Ritual of Hope Ritual of Hope
+33% Synergy $0.06
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+32% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+32% Synergy $0.28
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+32% Synergy $0.10
Nasty End Nasty End
+28% Synergy $0.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy $8.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+21% Synergy $32.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+19% Synergy $0.40
Utter End Utter End
+19% Synergy $0.18
Fracture Fracture
+14% Synergy $0.82
Mortify Mortify
+11% Synergy $0.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.68
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-6% Synergy $2.07
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.14

Sorceries

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+55% Synergy $0.32
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+33% Synergy $3.00
Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin! Now for Wrath, Now for Ruin!
+33% Synergy $0.06
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+33% Synergy $0.14
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+32% Synergy $0.05
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+32% Synergy $0.81
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+32% Synergy $9.01
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+32% Synergy $0.08
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+31% Synergy $0.72
Dread Return Dread Return
+30% Synergy $0.31
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+28% Synergy $21.95
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+28% Synergy $0.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+26% Synergy $2.26
Fumigate Fumigate
+25% Synergy $0.31
Vindicate Vindicate
+21% Synergy $0.49
Farewell Farewell
+21% Synergy $3.33
Reanimate Reanimate
+20% Synergy $5.15
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+17% Synergy $48.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $5.94
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+49% Synergy $0.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $3.92
The Deck of Many Things The Deck of Many Things
+33% Synergy $4.82
Witch's Cauldron Witch's Cauldron
+33% Synergy $0.06
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+33% Synergy $0.74
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+33% Synergy $15.81
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+33% Synergy $12.72
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+33% Synergy $6.34
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+33% Synergy $1.52
Forebear's Blade Forebear's Blade
+33% Synergy $0.11
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+32% Synergy $19.26
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+32% Synergy $1.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+32% Synergy $32.02
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+32% Synergy $0.41
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+32% Synergy $1.49
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+32% Synergy $0.21
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+32% Synergy $1.00
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+31% Synergy $1.06
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $2.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $36.97
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+30% Synergy $18.76
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $5.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+28% Synergy $2.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+42% Synergy $0.40
Inheritance Inheritance
+33% Synergy $0.14
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+33% Synergy $0.12
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+33% Synergy $0.28
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+32% Synergy $0.43
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+32% Synergy $4.21
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+32% Synergy $0.36
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+31% Synergy $1.05
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+31% Synergy $3.77
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+30% Synergy $0.38
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+30% Synergy $16.11
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+30% Synergy $2.03
Greed Greed
+28% Synergy $0.23
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+26% Synergy $0.10
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+25% Synergy $0.22
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+16% Synergy $0.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $36.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Veteran Soldier to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nahiri, the Lithomancer Nahiri, the Lithomancer
+33% Synergy $0.65
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+32% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.31
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+33% Synergy $0.13
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+33% Synergy $8.10
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+32% Synergy $11.40
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+32% Synergy $1.86
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.29
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+31% Synergy $2.71
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+30% Synergy $0.13
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $25.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+28% Synergy $35.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+25% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+21% Synergy $22.81
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+21% Synergy $7.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $48.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+27% Synergy $0.24
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+26% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+12% Synergy $0.70
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+45% Synergy $0.12
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+43% Synergy $0.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+37% Synergy $21.48
Terminal Moraine Terminal Moraine
+33% Synergy $0.08
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+28% Synergy $0.07
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+28% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+24% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+24% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+24% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.16
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $3.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.33
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-3% Synergy $0.67
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.84
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-19% Synergy $0.21
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-24% Synergy $0.75
Command Tower Command Tower
-53% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Far Traveler Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
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
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Noble Heritage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Noble Heritage
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ravos, Soultender Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ravos, Soultender // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Far Traveler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Far Traveler
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sengir, the Dark Baron Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Noble Heritage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Noble Heritage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Sarevok, Deathbringer Veteran Soldier Sarevok, Deathbringer // Veteran Soldier
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Tormod, the Desecrator Tymna the Weaver Tormod, the Desecrator // Tymna the Weaver
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ravos, Soultender Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Criminal Past Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Criminal Past
Ravos, Soultender Tormod, the Desecrator Ravos, Soultender // Tormod, the Desecrator

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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