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Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
Price tag $3.18

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1396 Current Rank
#1742 Last Week
#1257 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Rakdos, Patron of Chaos.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rakdos, Patron of Chaos decks.

Combustion Man Combustion Man
+2% Synergy $0.15
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $45.68
Ozai, the Phoenix King Ozai, the Phoenix King
0% Synergy $8.12
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
0% Synergy $0.32
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $8.84

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's abilities and overall game plan.

Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+46% Synergy $5.38
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+43% Synergy $1.64
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+43% Synergy $6.42
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+40% Synergy $0.42
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+39% Synergy $0.96
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+39% Synergy $0.50
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+36% Synergy $0.39
Balor Balor
+36% Synergy $3.66
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+30% Synergy $2.77
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+30% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rakdos, Patron of Chaos decks.

Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+24% Synergy $0.21
Bedevil Bedevil
+15% Synergy $0.53
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+14% Synergy $0.23
Terminate Terminate
+10% Synergy $0.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.45
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+6% Synergy $2.26
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.53

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+19% Synergy $15.68
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+5% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $91.84
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $12.34
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-3% Synergy $30.39
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $30.76
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $9.60

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+28% Synergy $24.42
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+27% Synergy $3.47
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+26% Synergy $2.07
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+25% Synergy $3.22
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+24% Synergy $16.25
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+24% Synergy $18.36
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+23% Synergy $3.73
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+23% Synergy $1.29
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+22% Synergy $0.13
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+22% Synergy $0.25
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+22% Synergy $1.47
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+21% Synergy $4.09
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+20% Synergy $1.04
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+19% Synergy $0.82
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+18% Synergy $0.69
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+18% Synergy $0.25
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+18% Synergy $11.00
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+17% Synergy $0.40
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+16% Synergy $32.81
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+16% Synergy $0.42
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+15% Synergy $5.21
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+15% Synergy $3.46
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+14% Synergy $0.92
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+13% Synergy $0.79
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+12% Synergy $0.56
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+12% Synergy $13.05
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+11% Synergy $1.98
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+11% Synergy $6.54
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+11% Synergy $16.24
The Balrog, Durin's Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane
+11% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos the Defiler Rakdos the Defiler
+10% Synergy $1.50
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $15.04
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+9% Synergy $0.61
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+9% Synergy $0.32
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+8% Synergy $8.84
Demon of Wailing Agonies Demon of Wailing Agonies
+8% Synergy $1.85
Anger Anger
+7% Synergy $1.61
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $73.33
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+7% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+7% Synergy $2.24
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+7% Synergy $5.30
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.20
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.08
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+6% Synergy $0.22
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+6% Synergy $2.60
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+1% Synergy $0.58
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
-2% Synergy $0.21
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-3% Synergy $1.23
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-4% Synergy $5.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rakdos, Patron of Chaos safe.

Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+20% Synergy $0.83
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+14% Synergy $2.96
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.37
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.69
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.13
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+5% Synergy $0.18
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+5% Synergy $0.49
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.07
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $5.97
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $3.23
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $18.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+2% Synergy $7.08
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $3.20
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+2% Synergy $8.12
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $2.33
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+2% Synergy $2.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $48.80
Seething Song Seething Song
+1% Synergy $8.04
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
0% Synergy $2.93
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.77
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $13.68
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.63
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $10.47
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $5.84
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $1.28
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-4% Synergy $7.40
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $2.52
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.72
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-9% Synergy $1.28
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's game plan and control the board.

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+20% Synergy $1.49
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+19% Synergy $0.51
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $5.32
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+12% Synergy $8.08
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+11% Synergy $0.64
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $23.14
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $16.94
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $6.57
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+6% Synergy $4.93
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $3.80
Reign of the Pit Reign of the Pit
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.46
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+5% Synergy $0.21
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.13
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+4% Synergy $2.19
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.42
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+3% Synergy $0.74
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.40
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+2% Synergy $0.16
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+2% Synergy $2.64
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.81
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.67
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.28
Blood Money Blood Money
0% Synergy $0.48
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-1% Synergy $0.27
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $1.57
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.26
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $13.29
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $5.73
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $3.38
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+11% Synergy $9.86
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+10% Synergy $7.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.19
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+8% Synergy $8.55
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+8% Synergy $2.48
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $8.13
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+5% Synergy $3.77
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.70
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.56
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.61
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $9.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.20
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rakdos, Patron of Chaos's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+28% Synergy $4.52
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+22% Synergy $0.32
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+19% Synergy $1.20
Black Market Black Market
+14% Synergy $3.65
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $3.36
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+10% Synergy $0.35
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+10% Synergy $4.32
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.14
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+8% Synergy $7.75
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+8% Synergy $0.13
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+8% Synergy $0.49
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+7% Synergy $0.10
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $22.82
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+6% Synergy $6.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy $11.71
No Mercy No Mercy
+5% Synergy $20.14
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+5% Synergy $1.34
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+5% Synergy $2.81
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $1.66
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+3% Synergy $7.58
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+2% Synergy $9.36
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+2% Synergy $0.09
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $21.33
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.47
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.95
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $2.06
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
0% Synergy $18.07
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
0% Synergy $13.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rakdos, Patron of Chaos to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+18% Synergy $0.93
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+6% Synergy $0.24

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+21% Synergy $2.26
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+13% Synergy $25.66
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $4.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $46.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $38.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+2% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.37
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.14
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $2.83
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $18.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $10.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $4.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.22
Séance Board Séance Board
+12% Synergy $0.61
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+10% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+8% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.15
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $3.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $3.41
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+7% Synergy $0.12
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.83
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $60.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.17
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $5.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.96
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $1.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.92

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rakdos, Patron of Chaos decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+12% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $34.93
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $5.51
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+7% Synergy $9.43
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+6% Synergy $0.19
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $17.41
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.37
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+2% Synergy $6.11
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+2% Synergy $0.05
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.10
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.86
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $18.35
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $4.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.07
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
0% Synergy $0.10
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.69
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.20
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-1% Synergy $0.66
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-1% Synergy $5.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.43
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.17
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.49
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $11.77
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-2% Synergy $0.21
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.15
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.20
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-4% Synergy $2.18
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-9% Synergy $0.54
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-9% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.14
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-11% Synergy $0.23

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