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Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2247 Current Rank
#2176 Last Week
#1847 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch decks.

Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+11% Synergy $1.17
Solar Array Solar Array
+11% Synergy $0.89
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+8% Synergy $0.21
Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.48
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-4% Synergy $3.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch's abilities and overall game plan.

Hagra Constrictor Hagra Constrictor
+72% Synergy $0.05
Mer-Ek Nightblade Mer-Ek Nightblade
+64% Synergy $0.18
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+62% Synergy $0.29
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+62% Synergy $12.32
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+57% Synergy $0.61
Hellhole Flailer Hellhole Flailer
+56% Synergy $0.06
Skyclave Shadowcat Skyclave Shadowcat
+56% Synergy $0.07
Dreadhorde Butcher Dreadhorde Butcher
+56% Synergy $0.22
Tenured Inkcaster Tenured Inkcaster
+56% Synergy $0.08
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+54% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch decks.

Rakdos Cackler Rakdos Cackler
+54% Synergy $0.07
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+53% Synergy $4.97
Cryptborn Horror Cryptborn Horror
+52% Synergy $0.17
Thrill-Kill Assassin Thrill-Kill Assassin
+52% Synergy $0.04
Chaos Imps Chaos Imps
+51% Synergy $0.15
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+49% Synergy $0.57
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+48% Synergy $0.16
Bedevil Bedevil
+18% Synergy $0.51
Terminate Terminate
+16% Synergy $0.32
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+13% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $46.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $58.30
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+48% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfray Giant Bloodfray Giant
+43% Synergy $0.02
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+42% Synergy $0.17
Unforgiving One Unforgiving One
+42% Synergy $0.08
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+41% Synergy $1.03
Splatter Thug Splatter Thug
+39% Synergy $0.03
Death-Greeter's Champion Death-Greeter's Champion
+39% Synergy $0.24
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+38% Synergy $0.45
Tesak, Judith's Hellhound Tesak, Judith's Hellhound
+38% Synergy $0.16
Carnival Hellsteed Carnival Hellsteed
+36% Synergy $0.07
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+35% Synergy $1.39
Rakdos Drake Rakdos Drake
+35% Synergy $0.03
Grim Roustabout Grim Roustabout
+35% Synergy $0.07
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+34% Synergy $0.07
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+32% Synergy $0.33
Yathan Tombguard Yathan Tombguard
+30% Synergy $0.06
Gore-House Chainwalker Gore-House Chainwalker
+30% Synergy $0.04
Immersturm Predator Immersturm Predator
+25% Synergy $0.24
Gev, Scaled Scorch Gev, Scaled Scorch
+25% Synergy $0.32
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+24% Synergy $0.21
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+24% Synergy $0.52
Ashenmoor Liege Ashenmoor Liege
+24% Synergy $0.34
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+23% Synergy $1.03
Aetherborn Marauder Aetherborn Marauder
+21% Synergy $0.10
Oona's Blackguard Oona's Blackguard
+21% Synergy $0.36
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+20% Synergy $0.14
Spawn of Rix Maadi Spawn of Rix Maadi
+20% Synergy $0.05
Carnage Gladiator Carnage Gladiator
+19% Synergy $0.14
Urborg Scavengers Urborg Scavengers
+19% Synergy $0.24
Burning-Tree Vandal Burning-Tree Vandal
+16% Synergy $0.03
Dead Reveler Dead Reveler
+16% Synergy $0.04
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+15% Synergy $0.65
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+15% Synergy $0.17
Hound of Griselbrand Hound of Griselbrand
+15% Synergy $0.29
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+14% Synergy $1.51
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+14% Synergy $0.48
Hellrider Hellrider
+14% Synergy $1.38
Scorn-Blade Berserker Scorn-Blade Berserker
+14% Synergy $0.11
Havoc Eater Havoc Eater
+14% Synergy $0.22
Pyreheart Wolf Pyreheart Wolf
+13% Synergy $0.24
Markov Blademaster Markov Blademaster
+12% Synergy $0.31
Embodiment of Agonies Embodiment of Agonies
+12% Synergy $0.20
Skarrgan Hellkite Skarrgan Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.19
Shivan Devastator Shivan Devastator
+11% Synergy $2.98
Feral Deathgorger Feral Deathgorger
+11% Synergy $0.04
Ayara's Oathsworn Ayara's Oathsworn
+11% Synergy $0.37
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+10% Synergy $0.27
Emperor of Bones Emperor of Bones
+10% Synergy $1.31
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+4% Synergy $0.80
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
0% Synergy $4.04

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch safe.

Volt Charge Volt Charge
+38% Synergy $0.09
Lethal Exploit Lethal Exploit
+25% Synergy $0.03
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+24% Synergy $0.17
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+23% Synergy $0.48
Oblivion's Hunger Oblivion's Hunger
+20% Synergy $0.05
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+11% Synergy $0.14
Showstopper Showstopper
+11% Synergy $0.09
Ambitious Assault Ambitious Assault
+9% Synergy $0.02
Feign Death Feign Death
+8% Synergy $0.84
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+8% Synergy $0.16
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+7% Synergy $0.45
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+6% Synergy $0.21
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.06
Macabre Mockery Macabre Mockery
+5% Synergy $0.08
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.26
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.12
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.06
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.79
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+2% Synergy $0.12
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+1% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $2.59
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.28
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-3% Synergy $2.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $0.99
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $4.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $9.16
Village Rites Village Rites
-8% Synergy $0.20
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-8% Synergy $8.49
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch's game plan and control the board.

Dreadbore Dreadbore
+26% Synergy $0.58
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+23% Synergy $0.36
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.28
Explosive Entry Explosive Entry
+14% Synergy $0.05
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+13% Synergy $4.02
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+13% Synergy $0.69
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $0.60
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+10% Synergy $0.25
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+10% Synergy $0.14
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+10% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+9% Synergy $0.64
Dead Revels Dead Revels
+8% Synergy $0.06
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $0.82
Morgue Burst Morgue Burst
+6% Synergy $0.05
Essence Infusion Essence Infusion
+5% Synergy $0.06
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.20
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+3% Synergy $2.13
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+3% Synergy $1.80
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.73
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy $1.33
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.75
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $18.68
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $3.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.13
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+30% Synergy $41.21
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+21% Synergy $0.35
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+20% Synergy $8.01
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+18% Synergy $2.29
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+12% Synergy $7.52
Animation Module Animation Module
+12% Synergy $1.06
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+11% Synergy $31.16
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+10% Synergy $0.63
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+9% Synergy $5.20
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+9% Synergy $4.19
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $61.02
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+7% Synergy $11.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+6% Synergy $0.49
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+6% Synergy $4.18
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $4.51
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.39
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $9.77
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+41% Synergy $3.00
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+24% Synergy $0.60
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+23% Synergy $11.31
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+23% Synergy $0.92
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+19% Synergy $0.17
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+18% Synergy $0.38
Bedlam Bedlam
+16% Synergy $9.01
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+15% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+12% Synergy $0.39
Curse of Stalked Prey Curse of Stalked Prey
+12% Synergy $0.42
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+9% Synergy $0.08
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+9% Synergy $2.38
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+8% Synergy $0.73
Pain Magnification Pain Magnification
+8% Synergy $0.61
War Cadence War Cadence
+8% Synergy $0.54
Anthem of Rakdos Anthem of Rakdos
+8% Synergy $0.65
Rain of Gore Rain of Gore
+8% Synergy $10.64
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+7% Synergy $1.45
Deviant Glee Deviant Glee
+5% Synergy $0.04
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $1.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $15.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Angrath, Captain of Chaos Angrath, Captain of Chaos
+19% Synergy $0.15
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+11% Synergy $4.89

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+43% Synergy $0.66
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+39% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.27
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+15% Synergy $2.02
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+13% Synergy $0.25
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+12% Synergy $0.37
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+5% Synergy $3.76
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+5% Synergy $0.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.19
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+3% Synergy $0.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.57
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $24.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+20% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+13% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+11% Synergy $0.13
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.24
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+6% Synergy $2.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-10% Synergy $1.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.12

Lands

The mana base foundation for Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.32
Guildmages' Forum Guildmages' Forum
+11% Synergy $0.30
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+10% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+7% Synergy $0.22
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.20
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.38
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+2% Synergy $1.01
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+2% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
0% Synergy $0.11
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
0% Synergy $0.40
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.22
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $15.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-4% Synergy $8.92
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-5% Synergy $3.99
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.28
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.57
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $13.40
Badlands Badlands
-6% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-7% Synergy $9.16
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-8% Synergy $3.36
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-9% Synergy $1.23
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-10% Synergy $6.82
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-11% Synergy $0.40
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-12% Synergy $3.80
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-15% Synergy $13.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.45

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Exava, Rakdos Blood Witch.

Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Skullbriar, the Walking Grave Skullbriar, the Walking Grave
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Hallar, the Firefletcher Hallar, the Firefletcher
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
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Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sengir, the Dark Baron Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Agatha of the Vile Cauldron Agatha of the Vile Cauldron
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Me, the Immortal Me, the Immortal
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Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Master Chef Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Master Chef
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj