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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
Price tag $0.81

Legendary Creature — Human Elf Cleric

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 44% Reanimator 22% Clerics 6% Combo 6% Lifedrain 6%
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Background Cards

Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar: Reanimator can choose any of these 30 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

High Synergy Cards

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

Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+88% Synergy $22.59

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $37.69

Creatures

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

Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+50% Synergy $22.44
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+48% Synergy $2.27
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+48% Synergy $0.27
Undercity Dire Rat Undercity Dire Rat
+48% Synergy $0.18
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+48% Synergy $0.36
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+48% Synergy $17.06
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+46% Synergy $2.20
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+45% Synergy $0.32
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+44% Synergy $4.42
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+42% Synergy $26.19
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+41% Synergy $3.42
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+33% Synergy $1.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.34
Haunted Dead Haunted Dead
+25% Synergy $0.11
Gristle Grinner Gristle Grinner
+25% Synergy $0.09
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+24% Synergy $0.31
Retrofitted Transmogrant Retrofitted Transmogrant
+24% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Vessel Infernal Vessel
+24% Synergy $0.19
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+24% Synergy $0.62
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+24% Synergy $0.46
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+24% Synergy $3.94
Rot Hulk Rot Hulk
+24% Synergy $3.31
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+24% Synergy $1.56
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+24% Synergy $23.10
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+23% Synergy $0.23
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+23% Synergy $0.38
Cryptek Cryptek
+23% Synergy $0.71
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+23% Synergy $0.27
Technomancer Technomancer
+23% Synergy $0.51
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+23% Synergy $0.20
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+22% Synergy $2.84
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.41
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+22% Synergy $2.82
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+22% Synergy $5.37
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+21% Synergy $7.18
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+21% Synergy $22.19
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+21% Synergy $1.80
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+20% Synergy $0.82
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+20% Synergy $0.27
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+20% Synergy $0.38
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+19% Synergy $0.36
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+18% Synergy $2.55
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+17% Synergy $4.09
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+15% Synergy $35.49
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+14% Synergy $9.84
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+11% Synergy $2.40
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+10% Synergy $95.66
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+9% Synergy $0.18
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.29
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-1% Synergy $8.41

Instants

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

Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+47% Synergy $0.35
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+43% Synergy $0.19
Overkill Overkill
+43% Synergy $0.26
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+41% Synergy $0.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+31% Synergy $2.42
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+30% Synergy $0.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+27% Synergy $0.57
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.32
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+24% Synergy $0.24
Another Chance Another Chance
+24% Synergy $0.24
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+23% Synergy $0.53
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+23% Synergy $1.46
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+22% Synergy $0.64
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+21% Synergy $0.36
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+20% Synergy $16.46
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+19% Synergy $4.15
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+17% Synergy $0.21
Feign Death Feign Death
+17% Synergy $0.94
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+16% Synergy $8.52
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+15% Synergy $0.32
Murder Murder
+15% Synergy $0.19
Defile Defile
+14% Synergy $1.34
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+14% Synergy $1.76
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+12% Synergy $10.36
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+12% Synergy $1.48
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+9% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.15
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $11.92

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Reanimator game plan forward for Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar.

Entreat the Dead Entreat the Dead
+50% Synergy $1.54
Victimize Victimize
+48% Synergy $2.27
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+48% Synergy $0.24
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+47% Synergy $0.38
Persist Persist
+46% Synergy $1.27
Living Death Living Death
+40% Synergy $2.21
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+37% Synergy $6.80
Reanimate Reanimate
+35% Synergy $8.61
Mutilate Mutilate
+33% Synergy $1.95
Ever After Ever After
+25% Synergy $0.30
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+24% Synergy $0.38
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+24% Synergy $0.32
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+24% Synergy $0.24
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+24% Synergy $0.41
Back for Seconds Back for Seconds
+24% Synergy $0.27
Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+23% Synergy $1.26
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+23% Synergy $0.55
Exhume Exhume
+23% Synergy $5.76
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+22% Synergy $8.73
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+22% Synergy $1.86
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+19% Synergy $6.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+18% Synergy $27.44
Unearth Unearth
+16% Synergy $0.60
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $3.31
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.42
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+13% Synergy $0.73
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $41.44
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+9% Synergy $3.57
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-25% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Reanimator decks.

Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+49% Synergy $1.47
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+30% Synergy $4.36
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.93
Malefic Scythe Malefic Scythe
+25% Synergy $0.10
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+25% Synergy $0.19
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+25% Synergy $0.85
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+25% Synergy $0.24
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+25% Synergy $0.25
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+24% Synergy $7.40
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+23% Synergy $0.53
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+22% Synergy $0.29
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+22% Synergy $3.15
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+22% Synergy $0.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.66
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $8.47
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $55.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.33
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-3% Synergy $6.96
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-12% Synergy $10.25

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Reanimator strategy in Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar decks.

Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+47% Synergy $0.52
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+45% Synergy $2.69
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+45% Synergy $7.45
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+30% Synergy $31.23
Black Market Black Market
+28% Synergy $5.59
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+24% Synergy $0.27
Strands of Night Strands of Night
+24% Synergy $0.32
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+24% Synergy $0.28
Zombie Infestation Zombie Infestation
+24% Synergy $0.22
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+24% Synergy $0.30
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+21% Synergy $0.38
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+19% Synergy $5.49
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+19% Synergy $2.50
Necromancy Necromancy
+19% Synergy $21.49
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+17% Synergy $1.12
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+8% Synergy $5.15

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar's Reanimator game plan.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+22% Synergy $6.85

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+45% Synergy $3.36
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+24% Synergy $25.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.31
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+23% Synergy $2.73
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+22% Synergy $0.18
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+22% Synergy $8.59
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+22% Synergy $23.03
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+21% Synergy $4.79
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+18% Synergy $3.87
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $0.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.29
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+14% Synergy $2.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $11.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.95
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $0.86
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $54.27
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $10.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-13% Synergy $63.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-30% Synergy $34.50

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+50% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+46% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+39% Synergy $3.57
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+35% Synergy $109.41
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+28% Synergy $0.32
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+25% Synergy $8.66
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+22% Synergy $5.06
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+20% Synergy $0.81
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+20% Synergy $0.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+19% Synergy $4.35
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+17% Synergy $19.75
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+15% Synergy $30.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar's Reanimator decks.

Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+43% Synergy $0.69
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+31% Synergy $2.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.31
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+24% Synergy $3.79
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+18% Synergy $27.44
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+17% Synergy $0.89
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+16% Synergy $0.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.15
Swamp Swamp
-45% Synergy $0.14

Similar Commanders

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

Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
Geth, Thane of Contracts Geth, Thane of Contracts
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Miara, Thorn of the Glade Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin