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Black Waltz No. 3
Price tag $0.32

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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

#576 Current Rank
#571 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 $0.29
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+2% Synergy $1.85
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sear Sear
+2% Synergy $0.32
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $18.81

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 $0.15
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+59% Synergy $1.04
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+56% Synergy $0.32
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+56% Synergy $0.18
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+56% Synergy $0.24
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+53% Synergy $0.77
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+50% Synergy $0.28
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+44% Synergy $11.15
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+43% Synergy $2.28
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+42% Synergy $1.44

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 $2.91
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+40% Synergy $2.63
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+40% Synergy $0.21
Transpose Transpose
+40% Synergy $0.43
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+38% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+30% Synergy $2.76
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+30% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+23% Synergy $4.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+5% Synergy $0.44

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+8% Synergy $13.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $16.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $44.48
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $61.85
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $106.03
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 $13.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $109.97

Creatures

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

Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+38% Synergy $0.25
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+26% Synergy $0.71
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+26% Synergy $5.18
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+24% Synergy $6.23
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+23% Synergy $0.31
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
+22% Synergy $0.36
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+22% Synergy $0.22
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.23
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+17% Synergy $26.89
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+17% Synergy $0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy $27.71
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+14% Synergy $0.43
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+14% Synergy $4.93
Garland, Knight of Cornelia Chaos, the Endless Garland, Knight of Cornelia
+14% Synergy $0.25
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+11% Synergy $14.34
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+10% Synergy $26.07
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+10% Synergy $7.35
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+8% Synergy $4.98
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+7% Synergy $7.34
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.65
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+7% Synergy $1.91
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $54.65
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $3.86
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+6% Synergy $1.65
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+6% Synergy $0.27
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+6% Synergy $0.43
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.41
Sabotender Sabotender
+5% Synergy $0.24
The Destined Black Mage The Destined Black Mage
+4% Synergy $16.14
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $5.00
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+2% Synergy $27.83
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $3.23
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
-1% Synergy $12.90
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
-4% Synergy $4.51
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy $43.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Seething Song Seething Song
+28% Synergy $11.93
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+25% Synergy $0.47
Abrade Abrade
+24% Synergy $0.13
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+23% Synergy $0.17
Big Score Big Score
+22% Synergy $1.00
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+22% Synergy $12.62
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+20% Synergy $0.63
Expedite Expedite
+20% Synergy $0.90
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+18% Synergy $3.53
Cremate Cremate
+18% Synergy $0.11
Overkill Overkill
+17% Synergy $0.31
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+15% Synergy $4.04
Shock Shock
+15% Synergy $0.17
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+14% Synergy $10.90
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+13% Synergy $3.88
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+13% Synergy $0.17
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+11% Synergy $36.74
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+11% Synergy $2.69
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+10% Synergy $6.38
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+10% Synergy $0.55
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $2.47
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.56
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+9% Synergy $0.20
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+8% Synergy $5.90
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+8% Synergy $4.21
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+8% Synergy $1.00
Terminate Terminate
+7% Synergy $0.38
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.31
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $2.11
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $2.86
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+6% Synergy $10.21
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.53
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 $4.01
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $12.28
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 $0.21
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $24.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $66.81
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.35
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
0% Synergy $9.81
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $11.38
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $1.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.56

Sorceries

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

Boltwave Boltwave
+36% Synergy $2.16
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+25% Synergy $4.76
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+24% Synergy $1.75
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+24% Synergy $0.33
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+24% Synergy $0.26
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+20% Synergy $0.30
Overmaster Overmaster
+19% Synergy $1.81
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.25
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 $0.33
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+12% Synergy $1.15
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.61
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+8% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.90
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+8% Synergy $1.81
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+8% Synergy $3.02
Crash Through Crash Through
+8% Synergy $0.13
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+7% Synergy $1.00
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+7% Synergy $0.27
Diresight Diresight
+7% Synergy $0.22
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.44
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+6% Synergy $0.20
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 $0.40
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+5% Synergy $5.98
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.15
Snort Snort
+5% Synergy $0.37
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+5% Synergy $0.12
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.19
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $3.33
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.56
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.35
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1907.80
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $8.08
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+3% Synergy $0.21
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.47
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $146.22
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.18
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.97
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.30
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $19.60
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $5.50
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.60
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $8.00
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 $11.75
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.64
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $10.94
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+9% Synergy $0.15
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.83
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+7% Synergy $6.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $9.91
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.24
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $39.40
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $20.67
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.06
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $38.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.00
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.39
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $2.33
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 $7.68
Phyresis Phyresis
+24% Synergy $2.12
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+18% Synergy $1.56
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+8% Synergy $4.91
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+8% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $4.03
City on Fire City on Fire
+7% Synergy $12.46
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $21.82
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $1.99
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+7% Synergy $1.51
Double Vision Double Vision
+5% Synergy $0.51
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+5% Synergy $10.25
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.36
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
0% Synergy $19.77
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
-2% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $16.29
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-4% Synergy $14.28

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+9% Synergy $2.23
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 $1.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.84
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+2% Synergy $11.51
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.43
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $30.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $52.32
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 $0.33
Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.44
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.89
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+5% Synergy $0.45
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $70.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.45
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $191.56
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $97.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.18
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $3.08
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.79
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-8% Synergy $2.77

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 $1.41
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+2% Synergy $12.08
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+1% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.14
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 $4.35
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
0% Synergy $0.49
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $31.00
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $27.95
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $11.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $28.64
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.94
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.48
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-1% Synergy $1.03
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $18.04
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $9.14
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $7.47
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $10.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $26.52
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-3% Synergy $0.38
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-3% Synergy $0.28
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-3% Synergy $6.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.15
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-4% Synergy $3.85
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.24
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $0.41
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $9.35
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $29.39
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-5% Synergy $1.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.24
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $1.99
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-6% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.40
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-8% Synergy $0.29
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-10% Synergy $0.25

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