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Black Waltz No. 3
Price tag $0.34

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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

#629 Current Rank
#666 Last Week
#627 Past 2 Years

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.

Flashback Flashback
+13% Synergy $5.53
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+13% Synergy $0.59
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+9% Synergy $0.23
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+7% Synergy $0.26
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+7% Synergy $2.10

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
+63% Synergy $0.26
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+58% Synergy $1.65
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+56% Synergy $0.27
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+56% Synergy $0.28
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+56% Synergy $0.27
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+52% Synergy $0.93
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+49% Synergy $0.26
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+43% Synergy $3.00
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+42% Synergy $3.31
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+41% Synergy $2.12

Top Cards

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

Queen Brahne Queen Brahne
+39% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+39% Synergy $0.88
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+38% Synergy $1.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+37% Synergy $0.34
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+30% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+29% Synergy $3.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+28% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+22% Synergy $3.90
Terminate Terminate
+7% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+4% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+8% Synergy $11.39
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $18.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+5% Synergy $42.79
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $167.83
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.23
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+0% Synergy $72.88
Necropotence Necropotence
+0% Synergy $37.26
Gamble Gamble
+0% Synergy $15.60
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+0% Synergy $61.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+38% Synergy $0.22
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+26% Synergy $2.32
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+25% Synergy $10.68
Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
+25% Synergy $0.73
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+22% Synergy $0.36
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
+21% Synergy $0.40
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+20% Synergy $0.25
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+17% Synergy $0.31
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+17% Synergy $0.36
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+15% Synergy $35.00
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+15% Synergy $25.13
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+14% Synergy $0.37
Garland, Knight of Cornelia Chaos, the Endless Garland, Knight of Cornelia
+14% Synergy $0.20
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $2.76
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+11% Synergy $15.65
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+9% Synergy $5.69
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+9% Synergy $25.35
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+9% Synergy $5.92
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+6% Synergy $2.29
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+6% Synergy $1.81
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+6% Synergy $7.51
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+6% Synergy $0.30
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+5% Synergy $4.42
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+5% Synergy $0.40
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+5% Synergy $9.10
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $48.03
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.31
Sabotender Sabotender
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Destined Black Mage The Destined Black Mage
+5% Synergy $17.02
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+2% Synergy $26.79
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $4.99
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $3.30
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $21.58
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
-1% Synergy $17.23
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
-4% Synergy $4.29
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-4% Synergy $49.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Transpose Transpose
+39% Synergy $0.41
Seething Song Seething Song
+28% Synergy $13.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+25% Synergy $0.49
Abrade Abrade
+24% Synergy $0.31
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+22% Synergy $0.21
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+22% Synergy $6.22
Big Score Big Score
+21% Synergy $0.53
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+20% Synergy $0.90
Expedite Expedite
+19% Synergy $1.38
Cremate Cremate
+18% Synergy $0.07
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+17% Synergy $3.40
Overkill Overkill
+16% Synergy $0.36
Shock Shock
+16% Synergy $0.12
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+15% Synergy $6.49
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+14% Synergy $14.58
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+13% Synergy $0.18
Vivi's Persistence Vivi's Persistence
+12% Synergy $39.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.52
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+10% Synergy $3.98
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.57
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+9% Synergy $0.61
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+9% Synergy $7.12
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+8% Synergy $0.23
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $2.05
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+7% Synergy $0.22
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+7% Synergy $1.03
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+7% Synergy $5.27
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $0.72
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+7% Synergy $7.40
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $2.94
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $1.03
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.31
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $12.52
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $10.06
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+5% Synergy $0.28
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $11.39
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $3.41
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $16.30
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+3% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $27.90
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+0% Synergy $67.16
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+0% Synergy $12.24
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+0% Synergy $10.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.96
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.36
Bedevil Bedevil
-2% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

Boltwave Boltwave
+35% Synergy $2.63
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+24% Synergy $8.09
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+24% Synergy $0.35
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+24% Synergy $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+23% Synergy $1.18
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+20% Synergy $0.28
Overmaster Overmaster
+18% Synergy $2.52
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.27
Suplex Suplex
+18% Synergy $0.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+17% Synergy $0.29
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+15% Synergy $4.57
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+15% Synergy $0.34
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+12% Synergy $2.88
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+8% Synergy $0.47
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+8% Synergy $2.59
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+8% Synergy $1.69
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+8% Synergy $3.27
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.15
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+7% Synergy $1.17
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+7% Synergy $0.28
Diresight Diresight
+7% Synergy $0.15
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+6% Synergy $0.26
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.25
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+5% Synergy $0.55
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.56
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+5% Synergy $0.17
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.34
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.25
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+4% Synergy $6.10
Snort Snort
+4% Synergy $0.34
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+4% Synergy $0.37
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+4% Synergy $0.38
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+4% Synergy $4.56
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $1.55
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+3% Synergy $7.83
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.31
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+3% Synergy $0.26
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $5.36
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $2063.83
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+1% Synergy $0.63
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+0% Synergy $25.57
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+0% Synergy $164.74
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+0% Synergy $2.11
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $5.06
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.18
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $8.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+20% Synergy $12.51
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.80
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+9% Synergy $11.39
Red Mage's Rapier Red Mage's Rapier
+9% Synergy $0.17
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $5.05
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+6% Synergy $2.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $14.21
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $4.63
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $30.84
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $24.82
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $47.41
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.41
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $6.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+0% Synergy $1.91
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy $2.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+36% Synergy $0.40
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+32% Synergy $7.58
Phyresis Phyresis
+23% Synergy $2.61
Vampiric Link Vampiric Link
+17% Synergy $4.60
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+8% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+6% Synergy $7.18
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+6% Synergy $2.41
City on Fire City on Fire
+6% Synergy $12.00
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $4.21
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $2.30
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $17.18
Double Vision Double Vision
+4% Synergy $0.66
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+4% Synergy $12.84
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.35
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+1% Synergy $1.64
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
0% Synergy $20.67
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
-1% Synergy $0.34
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $19.63
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $13.16

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+8% Synergy $5.67
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+4% Synergy $2.12

Utility Lands

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

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+8% Synergy $2.62
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.99
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+1% Synergy $13.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $41.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $33.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $64.75
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-2% Synergy $1.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+7% Synergy $0.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.50
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+5% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $37.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $73.32
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.77
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $3.30
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $2.03
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-7% Synergy $2.65

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 $0.18
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy $1.31
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+4% Synergy $0.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $16.30
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.18
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+1% Synergy $8.91
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
+1% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.12
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+0% Synergy $0.49
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
0% Synergy $34.29
City of Brass City of Brass
0% Synergy $10.49
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $36.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.63
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.91
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $17.45
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.35
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $13.96
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $32.53
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-2% Synergy $8.80
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $11.05
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-3% Synergy $0.30
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-3% Synergy $8.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-3% Synergy $0.52
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $5.44
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $18.15
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-4% Synergy $3.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.28
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-4% Synergy $1.86
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.21
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $31.33
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-5% Synergy $0.32
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.98
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-6% Synergy $0.55
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $9.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-8% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.31
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-9% Synergy $0.25

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