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Black Waltz No. 3
Price tag $0.23

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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#226 Current Rank
#318 Last Week
#897 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.

Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+61% Synergy $0.12
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+60% Synergy $1.61
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+54% Synergy $0.16
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+49% Synergy $0.12
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+42% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+57% Synergy $0.23
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+56% Synergy $0.85
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+51% Synergy $16.52
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+49% Synergy $0.15
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+46% Synergy $1.59
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+42% Synergy $0.90
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+41% Synergy $0.99
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+41% Synergy $0.25
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+40% Synergy $4.21
Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+39% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Transpose Transpose
+38% Synergy $1.57
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+33% Synergy $0.08
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+32% Synergy $0.06
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+31% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+31% Synergy $0.60
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+25% Synergy $2.94
Abrade Abrade
+23% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+5% Synergy $0.31
Terminate Terminate
+5% Synergy $0.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+9% Synergy $8.13
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+6% Synergy $26.15
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $11.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $46.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $58.30
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $113.27
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $643.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $71.05

Creatures

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

Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+27% Synergy $1.22
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+25% Synergy $0.55
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
+24% Synergy $0.27
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+21% Synergy $0.16
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+20% Synergy $0.17
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+19% Synergy $14.70
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+18% Synergy $19.52
Garland, Knight of Cornelia Chaos, the Endless Garland, Knight of Cornelia
+16% Synergy $0.09
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+14% Synergy $0.18
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+13% Synergy $0.99
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $1.86
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+12% Synergy $13.12
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+11% Synergy $8.74
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+11% Synergy $2.35
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+9% Synergy $0.91
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+8% Synergy $6.71
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+8% Synergy $1.04
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $30.11
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.74
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+6% Synergy $1.02
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+6% Synergy $1.70
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+6% Synergy $1.41
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+4% Synergy $0.13
Sabotender Sabotender
+4% Synergy $0.16
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $2.44
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+3% Synergy $21.28
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+2% Synergy $1.43
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
-1% Synergy $15.67
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-3% Synergy $27.60
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
-3% Synergy $1.93
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-4% Synergy $25.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-15% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Seething Song Seething Song
+31% Synergy $6.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+28% Synergy $0.28
Big Score Big Score
+25% Synergy $0.62
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+23% Synergy $5.81
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+22% Synergy $0.07
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+21% Synergy $1.43
Expedite Expedite
+21% Synergy $0.53
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+21% Synergy $1.88
Cremate Cremate
+19% Synergy $0.14
Overkill Overkill
+18% Synergy $0.36
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+17% Synergy $2.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+16% Synergy $0.98
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $12.97
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+14% Synergy $4.20
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+12% Synergy $0.08
Shock Shock
+12% Synergy $0.04
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+12% Synergy $2.22
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+11% Synergy $0.52
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+10% Synergy $3.88
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+10% Synergy $2.43
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $0.58
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.79
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+9% Synergy $1.38
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+9% Synergy $1.91
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+8% Synergy $0.10
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $2.59
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+7% Synergy $5.39
Feign Death Feign Death
+7% Synergy $0.84
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.38
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $1.93
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $18.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.26
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $8.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.68
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.66
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+6% Synergy $0.19
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+6% Synergy $0.17
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+6% Synergy $5.53
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+6% Synergy $0.11
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.05
Reiterate Reiterate
+5% Synergy $5.24
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+3% Synergy $0.08
Dismember Dismember
+3% Synergy $6.09
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+2% Synergy $0.49
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+2% Synergy $8.49
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $50.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $9.16
Bedevil Bedevil
-4% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Boltwave Boltwave
+39% Synergy $1.99
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+28% Synergy $1.62
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+26% Synergy $1.76
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+25% Synergy $0.23
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+24% Synergy $0.21
Overmaster Overmaster
+21% Synergy $1.13
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.28
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+17% Synergy $0.20
Suplex Suplex
+17% Synergy $0.12
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+17% Synergy $0.14
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+17% Synergy $3.16
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+15% Synergy $0.20
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+14% Synergy $0.70
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+10% Synergy $0.36
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+9% Synergy $5.07
Crash Through Crash Through
+9% Synergy $0.17
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+8% Synergy $0.64
Diresight Diresight
+7% Synergy $0.10
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+7% Synergy $0.11
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+6% Synergy $0.43
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+6% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+6% Synergy $0.39
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+6% Synergy $1.03
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+6% Synergy $0.12
Snort Snort
+6% Synergy $0.71
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+6% Synergy $5.61
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+6% Synergy $0.41
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+5% Synergy $3.96
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.49
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.43
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.05
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+4% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.73
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1474.14
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.14
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.08
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.49
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+3% Synergy $163.90
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $18.70
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $7.91
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.68
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-4% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $7.64
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $3.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+24% Synergy $7.78
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $3.11
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $7.55
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+9% Synergy $0.11
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+7% Synergy $1.34
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+7% Synergy $4.55
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.87
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $7.08
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $31.55
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy $0.15
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $7.52
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $18.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.24
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $4.85
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $29.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.30
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $17.15
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $2.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+38% Synergy $0.29
Phyresis Phyresis
+26% Synergy $0.90
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+16% Synergy $0.97
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+8% Synergy $1.55
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $5.62
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+8% Synergy $1.40
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+8% Synergy $1.01
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $8.53
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $1.31
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+6% Synergy $0.16
Double Vision Double Vision
+5% Synergy $0.49
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+5% Synergy $4.61
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.57
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+1% Synergy $17.12
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $17.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $15.42
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
-2% Synergy $0.17
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $5.49

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+10% Synergy $1.35
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+4% Synergy $2.21

Utility Lands

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

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+10% Synergy $3.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $1.98
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+3% Synergy $5.17
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.08
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $47.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $24.56
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-2% Synergy $0.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.33
Blitzball Blitzball
+8% Synergy $0.08
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $24.69
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+5% Synergy $0.92
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $67.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $1.94
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $153.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $1.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $0.96
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-8% Synergy $0.76

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 $0.09
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+7% Synergy $6.82
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.68
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+6% Synergy $1.74
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+4% Synergy $0.27
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $3.99
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+2% Synergy $8.92
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.04
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
0% Synergy $0.31
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $9.16
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $29.32
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.36
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-1% Synergy $0.11
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $22.75
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $14.12
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $17.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.44
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $1.01
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.40
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.64
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.15
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $21.61
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.15
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-3% Synergy $13.40
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-3% Synergy $0.40
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-3% Synergy $3.80
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $15.33
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-4% Synergy $1.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.18
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.57
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.11
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-9% Synergy $0.38
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-9% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-9% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-12% Synergy $0.22

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