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Black Waltz No. 3
Price tag $0.31

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#577 Current Rank
#570 Last Week
#646 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Black Waltz No. 3.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Black Waltz No. 3 decks.

Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+6% Synergy $0.32
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+2% Synergy $1.66
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+2% Synergy $0.32
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Black Waltz No. 3's abilities and overall game plan.

Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+64% Synergy $0.20
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+59% Synergy $1.24
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+56% Synergy $0.33
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+56% Synergy $0.19
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+56% Synergy $0.25
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+54% Synergy $0.87
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+50% Synergy $0.25
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+44% Synergy $11.44
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+43% Synergy $2.27
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+42% Synergy $1.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Black Waltz No. 3 decks.

Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+40% Synergy $2.95
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+40% Synergy $2.60
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+40% Synergy $0.23
Transpose Transpose
+40% Synergy $0.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+38% Synergy $0.37
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+30% Synergy $2.76
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+30% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+23% Synergy $4.43
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+5% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+8% Synergy $13.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+6% Synergy $43.73
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $16.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $61.51
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $106.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $140.43
Necropotence Necropotence
+1% Synergy $22.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $63.69
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $14.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Black Waltz No. 3's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+38% Synergy $0.24
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+26% Synergy $0.71
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+26% Synergy $5.26
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+24% Synergy $6.24
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+23% Synergy $0.30
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
+22% Synergy $0.35
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+22% Synergy $0.22
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.23
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+17% Synergy $27.03
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+17% Synergy $0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy $27.83
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+14% Synergy $0.39
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+14% Synergy $5.25
Garland, Knight of Cornelia Chaos, the Endless Garland, Knight of Cornelia
+14% Synergy $0.25
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+11% Synergy $14.35
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+10% Synergy $25.60
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+10% Synergy $7.91
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+8% Synergy $5.08
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+7% Synergy $7.41
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.64
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+7% Synergy $1.91
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $55.04
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $4.02
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+6% Synergy $1.65
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+6% Synergy $0.27
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+6% Synergy $0.41
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.48
Sabotender Sabotender
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Destined Black Mage The Destined Black Mage
+4% Synergy $15.77
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $5.22
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+2% Synergy $27.68
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $3.16
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
-1% Synergy $12.90
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
-4% Synergy $4.47
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy $43.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Black Waltz No. 3 safe.

Seething Song Seething Song
+28% Synergy $12.48
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+25% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
+24% Synergy $0.13
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+23% Synergy $0.18
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $0.98
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+22% Synergy $11.77
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+20% Synergy $0.88
Expedite Expedite
+20% Synergy $0.90
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+18% Synergy $3.53
Cremate Cremate
+18% Synergy $0.11
Overkill Overkill
+17% Synergy $0.39
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+15% Synergy $3.89
Shock Shock
+15% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+14% Synergy $10.86
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+13% Synergy $3.67
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+13% Synergy $0.17
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+11% Synergy $2.72
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $6.26
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+10% Synergy $36.77
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+10% Synergy $0.55
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $2.10
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.56
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+9% Synergy $0.21
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+8% Synergy $5.85
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+8% Synergy $4.26
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+8% Synergy $0.96
Terminate Terminate
+7% Synergy $0.39
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.31
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $2.05
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $2.86
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+7% Synergy $0.16
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+6% Synergy $10.21
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.47
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $1.12
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+6% Synergy $8.89
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+6% Synergy $0.34
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $4.10
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $11.98
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $13.35
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.23
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $24.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $66.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $10.33
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $11.91
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $1.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Black Waltz No. 3's game plan and control the board.

Boltwave Boltwave
+36% Synergy $2.11
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+25% Synergy $4.60
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+24% Synergy $1.73
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+24% Synergy $0.35
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+24% Synergy $0.25
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+20% Synergy $0.28
Overmaster Overmaster
+19% Synergy $1.81
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.24
Suplex Suplex
+18% Synergy $0.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+17% Synergy $0.25
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+15% Synergy $4.13
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+15% Synergy $0.31
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+12% Synergy $1.20
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.61
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+8% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.97
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+8% Synergy $1.78
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+8% Synergy $2.96
Crash Through Crash Through
+8% Synergy $0.14
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+7% Synergy $1.01
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+7% Synergy $0.32
Diresight Diresight
+7% Synergy $0.21
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+6% Synergy $0.19
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+6% Synergy $0.62
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+5% Synergy $0.33
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.39
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+5% Synergy $5.98
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.15
Snort Snort
+5% Synergy $0.38
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+5% Synergy $0.12
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.17
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $3.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.56
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1907.80
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $8.26
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+3% Synergy $0.20
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.97
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $146.21
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.28
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.60
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $5.41
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.54
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $7.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+21% Synergy $12.02
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.61
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $10.94
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+9% Synergy $0.14
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.88
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+7% Synergy $6.83
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $9.74
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.89
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $39.49
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $20.36
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $5.99
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $39.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.00
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.31
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.23
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $2.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Black Waltz No. 3's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+37% Synergy $0.49
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+34% Synergy $7.67
Phyresis Phyresis
+24% Synergy $2.04
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+18% Synergy $1.65
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+8% Synergy $4.89
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+8% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $4.29
City on Fire City on Fire
+7% Synergy $12.50
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $22.01
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $1.75
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+7% Synergy $1.54
Double Vision Double Vision
+5% Synergy $0.51
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+5% Synergy $10.25
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.34
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
0% Synergy $19.77
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
-1% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $16.34
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-4% Synergy $14.14

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Black Waltz No. 3 to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+9% Synergy $2.12
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+5% Synergy $2.07

Utility Lands

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

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $1.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.70
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+2% Synergy $11.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $37.51
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.36
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $31.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $52.27
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-3% Synergy $1.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.32
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.53
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.59
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+5% Synergy $0.44
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $70.64
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $191.56
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $97.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.26
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $3.10
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.73
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-8% Synergy $2.74

Lands

The mana base foundation for Black Waltz No. 3 decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Vector, Imperial Capital Vector, Imperial Capital
+9% Synergy $0.24
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+5% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+5% Synergy $13.35
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.48
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+2% Synergy $12.09
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+1% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
0% Synergy $0.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $30.84
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $27.92
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $11.91
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $29.10
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.85
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.43
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-1% Synergy $1.03
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $18.84
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $9.14
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $7.47
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $10.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $26.47
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-3% Synergy $0.39
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-3% Synergy $0.28
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-3% Synergy $6.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $16.79
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-4% Synergy $3.83
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $5.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $0.37
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $10.02
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $29.34
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-5% Synergy $1.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.17
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $1.99
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-6% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.41
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-8% Synergy $0.28
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-10% Synergy $0.23

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