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Akul the Unrepentant
Price tag $0.30

Legendary CreatureScorpion Dragon Rogue

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1136 Current Rank
#1171 Last Week
#934 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Akul the Unrepentant.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Akul the Unrepentant decks.

Armaggon, Future Shark Armaggon, Future Shark
+8% Synergy $0.41
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+4% Synergy $23.45
Big Apple, 3 a.m. Big Apple, 3 a.m.
+3% Synergy $0.42
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+2% Synergy $3.89
Slash, Reptile Rampager Slash, Reptile Rampager
+2% Synergy $1.26

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Akul the Unrepentant's abilities and overall game plan.

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+62% Synergy $0.34
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+59% Synergy $5.01
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+57% Synergy $0.35
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+50% Synergy $0.36
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+49% Synergy $0.30
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+49% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+48% Synergy $0.16
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+46% Synergy $1.63
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+44% Synergy $0.24
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+44% Synergy $2.71

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Akul the Unrepentant decks.

Victimize Victimize
+43% Synergy $1.20
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+42% Synergy $0.26
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+39% Synergy $4.24
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+35% Synergy $3.44
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+32% Synergy $0.34
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+25% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+17% Synergy $0.36
Terminate Terminate
+8% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $34.13
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $64.98
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Akul the Unrepentant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+39% Synergy $0.52
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+38% Synergy $2.41
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+36% Synergy $7.96
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+35% Synergy $2.55
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+34% Synergy $2.19
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+32% Synergy $0.62
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+31% Synergy $0.67
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+30% Synergy $1.46
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+30% Synergy $14.43
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+30% Synergy $0.50
Anger Anger
+28% Synergy $0.52
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+28% Synergy $0.25
Weaponcraft Enthusiast Weaponcraft Enthusiast
+28% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+27% Synergy $0.98
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+26% Synergy $0.41
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+25% Synergy $2.59
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+24% Synergy $19.89
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+24% Synergy $6.78
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+24% Synergy $13.75
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
+24% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.31
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+23% Synergy $3.08
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+22% Synergy $0.33
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+20% Synergy $1.11
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+19% Synergy $30.92
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+19% Synergy $0.30
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+19% Synergy $0.30
Hellspur Posse Boss Hellspur Posse Boss
+18% Synergy $0.19
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+18% Synergy $0.89
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+18% Synergy $0.32
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+18% Synergy $0.36
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+17% Synergy $1.48
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+17% Synergy $41.57
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+16% Synergy $14.60
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+16% Synergy $1.25
Totentanz, Swarm Piper Totentanz, Swarm Piper
+16% Synergy $0.19
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+15% Synergy $0.36
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+15% Synergy $0.13
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+15% Synergy $0.26
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+14% Synergy $7.45
Ulamog's Dreadsire Ulamog's Dreadsire
+14% Synergy $2.97
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+13% Synergy $0.37
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+13% Synergy $37.18
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+13% Synergy $0.25
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+12% Synergy $16.98
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sling-Gang Lieutenant Sling-Gang Lieutenant
+10% Synergy $0.35
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.99
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+9% Synergy $9.90
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+4% Synergy $0.57

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Akul the Unrepentant safe.

Body Count Body Count
+30% Synergy $2.38
Village Rites Village Rites
+23% Synergy $0.82
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+21% Synergy $0.35
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+16% Synergy $0.34
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+12% Synergy $0.47
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+10% Synergy $0.71
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+8% Synergy $0.21
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $0.26
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+4% Synergy $1.85
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.48
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $1.86
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.15
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+1% Synergy $0.27
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
0% Synergy $9.82
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $1.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.59
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $14.92
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.26
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $3.31
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.11
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $68.07
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $9.73
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $6.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $26.08
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.64
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $5.39
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-14% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Akul the Unrepentant's game plan and control the board.

Dread Return Dread Return
+30% Synergy $0.47
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.30
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+12% Synergy $0.24
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+11% Synergy $1.33
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $9.18
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+10% Synergy $0.32
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+8% Synergy $0.28
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+8% Synergy $0.18
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+6% Synergy $0.46
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $5.31
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $1.89
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.16
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+3% Synergy $0.65
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+2% Synergy $15.25
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+2% Synergy $2.04
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $3.47
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.07
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $4.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $4.71
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $20.74
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $2.79
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.38
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.12
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.66
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+30% Synergy $5.59
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+22% Synergy $0.30
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+14% Synergy $0.99
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.82
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+8% Synergy $14.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.32
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+7% Synergy $4.89
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.42
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.87
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $54.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Akul the Unrepentant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+37% Synergy $0.66
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+35% Synergy $33.38
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+27% Synergy $0.28
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+20% Synergy $1.08
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+18% Synergy $30.17
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+15% Synergy $0.40
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+12% Synergy $0.52
Black Market Black Market
+10% Synergy $5.00
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $21.17
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+9% Synergy $1.97
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+7% Synergy $4.07
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.70
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+6% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+6% Synergy $0.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy $17.30
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.05
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy $2.02
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+4% Synergy $10.79
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.47
At Knifepoint At Knifepoint
+4% Synergy $0.33
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.97
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $25.95
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $3.92
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.80

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Akul the Unrepentant to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+22% Synergy $7.48
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+17% Synergy $8.05
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+11% Synergy $0.47
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+6% Synergy $4.61

Utility Lands

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

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+35% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+16% Synergy $2.41
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $4.01
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+6% Synergy $1.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $23.84
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.75
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $11.06
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.41
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $29.74
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $58.63
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $2.51
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.11
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $10.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+12% Synergy $1.79
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.36
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+3% Synergy $2.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $68.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $3.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Akul the Unrepentant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+10% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+9% Synergy $0.51
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.35
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+8% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+8% Synergy $0.21
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.63
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.37
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $0.53
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $7.52
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.11
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.34
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+2% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+1% Synergy $0.20
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
0% Synergy $10.76
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.26
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.29
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $14.92
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-3% Synergy $8.81
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-3% Synergy $5.45
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy $1.59
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $1.04
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $29.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.11
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy $8.87
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-7% Synergy $3.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $16.13
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $7.48

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